Travis County's Transportation and Natural Resources (TNR) department is seeking to fill the Assistant Director of Public Works position.  This is an exciting role with Travis County Parks for a candidate with a proven track record of managing and directing a Road & Bridge Division of Public Works and ensuring consistent and effective execution of systems and processes that makes optimal use of department and organizational resources. The new Assistant Director will meet the ever-changing needs of a highly visible and complex department with a budget of over $35M and almost 200 employees. The Road & Bridge Division is responsible for maintenance of 1,450 miles of roadway and right-of-way, with activities that include pavement repair, maintenance, rehabilitation, construction, drainage maintenance and right-of-way maintenance.   The Assistant Director is a vital member of the TNR management team and has four direct reports – two Road Maintenance Managers, a Survey Records Manager and Office Manager Sr.

The County requires candidates to have a bachelor’s degree in in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field AND seven (7) years of directly related, increasingly responsible senior level management experience, including four (4) years of mid- to senior level supervisory/management or project management experience; OR any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

‍This position is eligible for a remote/hybrid work schedule!  Travis County prides itself on offering opportunities of advancement for current employees as well.