Public Works Director Salary in Washington

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How much does a Public Works Director make in Washington? The average Public Works Director salary in Washington is $174,446 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $153,621 and $198,687. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, WA	Avg. Salary $168,621	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acme, WA	Avg. Salary $166,032	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addy, WA	Avg. Salary $163,766	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adna, WA	Avg. Salary $168,621	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Airway Heights, WA	Avg. Salary $165,061	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albion, WA	Avg. Salary $163,766	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allyn, WA	Avg. Salary $174,608	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Almira, WA	Avg. Salary $163,766	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amanda Park, WA	Avg. Salary $168,621	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amboy, WA	Avg. Salary $167,003	Date Updated March 26, 2024

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Public Works Director

City of Carlin - Carlin , NV

Public Works Director DEFINITION: The Public Works Director directs and oversees all aspects of the operation of the Public Works Department for the City of Carlin (City), Nevada. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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Deputy Public Works Director/Engineering Services Manager

City of Port Townsend - Port Townsend , WA

JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision of the Public Works Director, this position is responsible for managing the engineering department in the development and implementation of Public Works projects ...

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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

River Rock Casino - Geyserville , CA

The Director of Public Works is responsible for directing all staff and departmental functions including short and long term planning, budget development, staff management, planning, organizing and ...

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Public Works Director

City of Burien - Seattle , WA

... on public works policies and practices; prepares, coordinates, and implements responses and recommendations to the City Manager, City Council and other department directors. * Develops and ...

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Public Works Director

Virgin Utah - Virgin , UT

Public works are a broad category of infrastructure projects, financed and constructed by the ... as directed to develop attractive parks and grounds; performs various fertilization techniques ...

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Resilience and Disaster Planning Manager- Public Works (0931) (144669)

City and County of San Francisco - San Francisco , CA

... the Public Works Director. Your role as a senior manager involves formulating the mission ... objectives, and long-term strategy for the Director's Office of Resilience and Disaster Planning

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What does a Public Works Director do?

Common responsibilities of a Public Works Director

Performs various engineering functions including directing and participating in the work of planning, design construction and contract administration of the Capital Improvement Program.

December 05, 2022

Plans, organizes, assigns and directs the activities, operation, maintenance and programs of the Public Works Operations and Maintenance Department which includes the maintenance and repair of City infrastructure, operation of the domestic water treatment, storage and transmission systems (water, storm water and sewer), pumping and treatment systems.

January 01, 2023

Plan, assign, and direct the work of professional, technical, and clerical subordinates in a manner conducive to effective work performance and positive morale.

February 28, 2023

Manage the Office of the County Surveyor by assuring that the checking and approval of records of survey, parcel maps, waiver of parcel maps, subdivision maps, lot line adjustment and certificates of merger are completed in compliance with regulations and conditions of approval.

March 20, 2023

Develops and oversees the preparation of specifications and bid documents for a variety of public works and public utilities-related designs, construction and maintenance projects.

April 28, 2023

Review and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations in coordination with and under the advice of the City Attorney.

May 01, 2023

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Washington (/ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/), officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Washington is the northwestern-most state of the contiguous United States. It borders Idaho to the east, bounded mostly by the meridian running north from the confluence of the Snake River and Clearwater River (about 116°57' west), except for the southernmost section where the border follows the Snake River. Oregon is to the south, with the Columbia River forming the western part and the 46th parallel forming the eastern part of the Oregon-Washington border. To the wes...

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About Washington Washington (/ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/), officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Washington is the north....More

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