Deputy Public Works Director

Job title: Deputy Public Works Director in Oregon at City of Lake Oswego

Company: City of Lake Oswego

Job description: The PositionThe Deputy Public Works Director plans, organizes and directs the City's motor pool, street, water, sewer, and surface water operations. This position is responsible for supervising staff in planning, prioritization and delivery of services, evaluating services, and developing and monitoring service contracts. Prioritizes budget requests and prepares departmental budget. As needed, resolves citizen complaints and concerns. This position reports to the PW Director / City Engineer.The Department: Operations is a division of the City's Public Works Department and includes Streets, Stormwater, Sewer (collection only), Water (distribution) and Motor Pool (Fleet). From emergency preparedness to routine scheduled maintenance activities, this divisions' objective is to set the standard for efficient and effective customer service. The Operations division includes 35 FTE and has an annual combined operating budget of $9-10 million.Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures. Recommend, within department policy, appropriate service and staffing levels. Develops recommendations for maintenance and capital rehabilitation programs, develops and refines cost analysis, and monitors and adjusts expense estimates.


• Answer questions regarding citizen complaints and resolves issues associated with City infrastructure including determining solutions and communicating solutions to the general public. Ensure the department is prepared to respond timely to emergencies and to citizen complaints.


• Coordinate response to unscheduled and/or urgent occurrences. Coordinate with public safety for response to hazardous material spills and emergency operations.


• Prepare departmental budget including receiving requests from division heads, prioritizing requests and balancing revenues and expenditures. Provide justification for budget requests.


• Administer the departments safety program; plans, schedules and conduct monthly safety meetings; develop and implement standard operating procedures, and ensure employee adherence to established guidelines.


• Act as a liaison between field operations and City administration. Prepare correspondence and reports as needed. Represents Public Works Operations to the public as required. This may include attending City Council and/or other public meetings as needed.


• Supervise division staff including prioritizing and developing work plans, evaluating staff performance, monitoring progress on projects, interpreting policies and procedures, making hiring and termination recommendations, making pay rate change recommendations resolving personnel conflicts and monitors the priorities of training and development of staff.

Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Construction Technology or a related degree and eight years related experience, of which at least five years is in a supervisory capacity; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description atSupplemental InformationNon-cash compensation includes health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, participation in the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), including the 6% employee pick up, and VEBA contribution.Bilingual Pay: Employees who can speak and/or write a language listed in the top five (5) most common languages spoken in the Lake Oswego School District, may be eligible for three percent (3%) bilingual pay.Application Process: You may visit our web site at to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. Applications must be submitted by: 5:00 p.m., Sunday, June 15, 2025Summary of Employee Benefits

Lake Oswego Managers, Supervisors, and Confidential EmployeesThe following material is a brief summary of each benefit and does not replace or supersede any provisions of the insurance contracts.Medical Insurance

You may choose between a traditional indemnity plan or a health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. Coverage includes you and your dependents. Each plan includes a vision and prescription drug benefit.Under the indemnity plan, Aetna Medical, most medical services are paid in full when rendered by a participating provider.The HMO plan, Kaiser Permanente, guarantees delivery of necessary health services, which is provided exclusively by their own providers.Dental InsuranceThe City provides a choice of comprehensive coverage through Moda Health (Delta Dental) and Kaiser Permanente. With your choice, you will have access to a plan that includes preventive, routine and major dental care, as well as orthodontic benefits (for child dependents only).Life InsuranceThe City pays for your basic life insurance in the amount of your annual salary to a maximum of $50,000, and accidental death and dismemberment in the amount of $50,000. You can choose to purchase supplemental life insurance for you and/or your spouse in increments of $10,000. You may also purchase life insurance in the amount of $2,000 for each eligible dependent at minimal cost. (Standard Life Insurance Company).Long Term Disability InsuranceThe City provides you with a long-term disability (LTD) insurance plan which guarantees that you will receive 60% of your salary, up to a maximum benefit of $6,000, following a 90-day waiting period. (Standard Life Insurance Company).Survivors' Income InsuranceThe City provides you with an insurance policy which gives your eligible survivors a monthly income after your death equal to a percentage of your insured earnings. (Standard Life Insurance).Workers' Compensation InsuranceYou are provided workers' compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes.Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS)The City of Lake Oswego is a member of the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Benefits paid by PERS are funded from two sources:

• member contributions paid on your behalf by the City; and


• employer contributions.

You become vested with PERS when contributions have been made in each of five calendar years.Voluntary Employee Benefits Account (VEBA)The City has established a Voluntary Employee Benefits Account (VEBA) to be used for medical expenses pre and post retirement. The City will make a monthly contribution into your account as authorized by IRS Code 501(c)(9). Additional information available in Human Resources.Employee Assistance ProgramYou and your family can receive up to six (6) free confidential counseling sessions per incident per year, as well as other benefits, such as free legal consultation and first time home owner assistance. EAP coverage is provided by uprisehealth.Optional BenefitsDeferred Compensation - The City offers a deferred compensation plan through MissionSquare Retirement. Your participation in this plan is voluntary, and you will need to make the contributions to the plan(s).Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Flexible Spending Account Program after your have been employed with the City for six months. FSA's allow eligible employees to pay for non-covered health related expenses and child care expenses with tax-free income. In addition, you may use the FSA Premium Only Account to help cover the cost of your portion of the City's medical and dental insurance premiums. You do not need to wait six months to participate in the premium only portion.HolidaysThe City of Lake Oswego recognizes the following paid holidays during the calendar year.1. Four hours New Years Eve*

2 New Year's Day

3. Martin Luther King's Birthday

4. President's Day

5. Independence Day

6. Labor Day

7. Memorial Day

8. Veteran's Day

9. Thanksgiving Day

10. The Friday Following Thanksgiving Day

11. Four Hours Christmas Eve*

12. Christmas Day

13. Personal Holiday

14. Juneteenth

• When Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve falls on Monday through Friday. Employees who are scheduled to work during the ½ day holiday shall be credited with four (4) hours of Holiday Pay.

VacationPaid vacation time accrues on a yearly basis as follows:0-3 years: 12 days (8 hr per month)

4-9 years 16.5 days (11 hrs per month)

10-15 years 21.5 days (14.33 hrs per month)

16-19 years 23.5 days (15.66 hrs per month)

20+ 25 days (16.67 hrs per month)Vacation may be accrued to a maximum of two years with the approval of your supervisor.Managers and supervisors who do not receive overtime are eligible for four additional vacation days.Sick LeaveSick leave accrues on a monthly basis at a rate of eight hours per each month worked. Sick leave may be used when you are unable to work due to illness or injury, or to attend a member of the immediate family when they are sick or injured. (Immediate family is defined as spouse, children, mother, father, sister, brother, or other relative residing in your household. Sick leave may be accumulated to 150 days.

Expected salary: $121060.56 - 148642.56 per year

Location: Oregon

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