HR Job Posting

Public Works Director

The City of Safford, Arizona, is seeking a full time Public Works Director. Under limited direction, plans, organizes, and directs the activities and personnel of the Public Works Department which includes: Streets, Parks, Cemetery, Solid Waste Collection, Facilities and Fleet Management. This position reports to the City Manager and is FLSA exempt. Employment with the City of Safford is on an at-will basis.
Yearly Salary Range: $82,294 to $114,166

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Public or Business Administration, Engineering or closely related field. Five (5) years’ work experience in public works, engineering or project management including supervisory experience.

Responsibilities: Plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate departmental activities, programs, projects, services and operations. Effectively supervise, lead, evaluate and motivate department of approximately 32 employees. Prepare operating budget and manage finances. Responsible for a variety of comprehensive reports including state required forms, compliance and regulatory records. Coordinate services for special events. Effectively interact with people of different social, economic and ethnic backgrounds and defuse citizen complaints.

Requirements: Must establish residency in city limits within six (6) months of hire date. Valid State of Arizona driver’s license or the ability to obtain within one month of hire date.

The City of Safford, Arizona is an EOAA.

Please send resume with experience, work history and references to:
Christine Fisher, HR Director
P.O. Box 272
Safford, AZ 85548-0272
cfisher@ci.safford.az.us

Resumes accepted through February 29, 2012