The City of Lancaster is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Director of Public Works.
Reporting to the Assistant City Manager, the Director of Public Works provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and overall management of the City’s Public Works Department, including Stormwater, Streets, Water, and Wastewater operations. This position plays an important role in advancing the City’s strategic goals, supporting priorities established by City Council, strengthening essential infrastructure, developing employees, and delivering quality services to the Lancaster community.
The Director will provide leadership and direction for Public Works operations while balancing immediate service needs with the City’s long-term infrastructure priorities. This position requires a leader who can confidently navigate strategic planning, operational leadership, employee development, budget management, project implementation, public communication, and presentations before City Council.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
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Strong executive and organizational leadership.
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Experience leading, developing, and building effective teams.
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Strategic planning, sound judgment, and strong problem-solving abilities.
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Effective financial and resource management.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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The ability to effectively communicate with City leadership, elected officials, employees, residents, customers, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
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The ability to build productive relationships across departments and throughout the community.
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Professionalism, diplomacy, integrity, accountability, and composure.
A commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement, employee development, and exceptional public
Lead with PRIDE
At the City of Lancaster, our employees take PRIDE in the services we provide and the community we serve.
Productivity – Place accountability, authority, tools, and information into the hands of employees closest to the customer to achieve superior results.
Resourcefulness – Provide internal and external customers a cost-effective return for citizens’ tax dollars while encouraging innovation, responsible risk-taking, and continuous process improvement.
Integrity – Be ethically and morally responsible, remain accountable for your conduct, and be proud of the work that has your name on it.
Dedication – Complete your role with passion, professionalism, loyalty, and commitment to the success of others.
Excellence – Work together to build trust, capitalize on creative talents, share ideas, and create a high-performing organization.
As Director of Public Works, you will have the opportunity to lead these values by example, empower employees, strengthen City operations, and help enhance the quality of life in Lancaster.
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or five to seven years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A Master’s degree is highly preferred.
The successful candidate should possess the leadership, communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities necessary to successfully direct a complex Public Works operation.
Candidates should demonstrate the ability to:
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Define problems, collect and evaluate information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
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Develop and implement strategies to accomplish departmental and organizational objectives.
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Effectively manage competing priorities, resources, projects, and operational responsibilities.
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Lead, coach, and develop employees while establishing clear performance expectations.
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Read, analyze, and interpret technical, financial, and legal information.
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Respond effectively to inquiries or concerns from customers, regulatory agencies, members of the business community, and other stakeholders.
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Effectively present information to City leadership, City Council, public groups, and other audiences.
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Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally both verbally and in writing.
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Exercise sound judgment, diplomacy, accountability, and professionalism when addressing complex organizational or operational matters.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the use of computers, printers, scanners, and job-related software is expected. Familiarity with job-related software such as STW is preferred.
