Public Works Director Salary in Wilsons, VA

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How much does a Public Works Director make in Wilsons, VA? The average Public Works Director salary in Wilsons, VA is $156,523 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $137,839 and $178,273. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Public Works Director

City of Columbia Falls - Columbia Falls , MT

Public Works Director The City is seeking a talented and dynamic Public Works Director to perform a variety of complex supervisory, administrative and professional work in planning, organizing ...

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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

Recruitology - 35 days ago

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 - Civil Engineering

77 Consultants - Ontario , CA

As the Director of Public Works, your main responsibility will be managing and directing the Public Works Department. This will involve developing and implementing department protocols and procedures ...

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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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What does a Public Works Director do?

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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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Average Salary Range for Public Works Director in Wilsons, VA

Average Base Salary

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137839

178273

156523

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

150964

207986

176198

What is the average salary for Public Works Director in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Public Works Director in Wilsons, VA. The base salary for Public Works Director ranges from $137,839 to $178,273 with the average base salary of $156,523. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $150,964 to $207,986 with the average total cash compensation of $176,198.

View Average Salary for Public Works Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$156,523	$137,839 - $178,273
Bonus	$19,675	$13,125 - $29,713
Total Pay	$176,198	$150,964 - $207,986

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Public Works Director Salary Near Wilsons, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Wilsons, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $142,267 - $184,000	COMPARE TO Wilsons, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $142,267 - $184,000	COMPARE TO Wilsons, VA
CITY, STATE Richmond, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $141,096 - $182,485	COMPARE TO Wilsons, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $135,240 - $174,911	COMPARE TO Wilsons, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,420 - $173,851	COMPARE TO Wilsons, VA
CITY, STATE Lynchburg, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,012 - $169,443	COMPARE TO Wilsons, VA

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About Wilsons, Virginia

Wilsons is an unincorporated community in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, United States, along U.S. Route 460 between Petersburg and Blackstone. Several Civil War battles were fought in and around Wilsons, including the Battle of Five Forks. This town was a stop on the Southside Railroad in the mid-nineteenth Century. This became the Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio Railroad in 1870 and then a line in the Norfolk and Western Railway and now the Norfolk Southern Railway. From the late 19th century through mid-20th century, it provided water for steam engines and the water tower remained a landmark...

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About Wilsons, Virginia Wilsons is an unincorporated community in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, United States, along U.S. Route 460 between Petersburg and Blackstone. Several C....More

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