Deputy Director Of Public Works

Job Details

Public Works - GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL

Fleets/Parks Building - GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL

Full Time

Executive

Description

The Village of Glendale Heights (pop. 33,176) seeks an energetic, experienced professional for the Deputy Director position in the Public Works Department. Glendale Heights is a diverse community comprised of (6) Districts, covering approximately (6) square miles in DuPage County.

The Deputy Director of Public Works will support the Director with varied assignments requiring initiative and independent judgment in making technical and managerial decisions of considerable consequences. The Deputy Director will provide organizational direction and leadership to 44 staff through department supervisors.

Duties of the position include assisting the Director with complex supervisory, administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the work of Utilities, Streets & Fleets, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Engineering and other public works projects and programs. Additional responsibilities include assisting the Director with preparation and oversight of contractual, maintenance, and construction projects; and the preparation of various documents, presentations, and reports. The Deputy Director will perform the duties of Director in his absence.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will bring:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in engineering and/or public works management; and

Six to eight years progressive municipal public works and/or engineering management experience.

Combination or of education and experience;

Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders;

Must have solid knowledge of Public Works and/or Engineering best practices, laws, ordinances, and statues that apply, and proficiency with MS office, accounting and work order systems.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $143,998.40 to $160,992 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits - The Village offers a competitive benefit package, including Blue Cross HMO or PPO medical, dental and life insurance, membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), optional 457, deferred compensation plan, and a comprehensive package of paid time off package. A full benefit summary is available upon request.

The Village strongly supports professional development and provides for attendance at conferences, trainings and professional certifications.

All job offers are conditional upon the satisfactory outcome of pre-employment drug testing and a complete background check. Employees are required to have their permanent residency within a 15-mile radius of the Village unless approved by the Village Administrator.

Posted 7/01/25; applications being accepted until 8/1/25. Interested candidates should apply online: APPLY HERE

Equal Opportunity Employer & Anti-Nepotism Policy

The Village of Glendale Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Village strictly adheres to fair and merit-based employment practice and a nepotism and cronyism policy to prevent favoritism or conflicts of interest in employment or contracting.

If you are an immediate family member or have a personal, political, financial, or commercial relationship with a current or former Village Employee, please disclose this in the "How did you hear about this position?" section of your application.