Deputy Public Works Director/Assistant City Engineer

About the Role

The City of Tukwila is seeking an experienced, dedicated, and forward-thinking Deputy Public Works Director / Assistant City Engineer to join our leadership team. Under the general direction of the Public Works Director, this position provides high-level management, strategic direction, and operational leadership to the Engineering Division, including capital improvement and environmental compliance programs.

The Deputy Director leads a team of engineers, inspectors, project managers, and supervisors, ensuring high-quality project delivery and strengthening staff capabilities through coaching and professional development. This role also serves as the Acting Public Works Director in the Director's absence, providing continuity of leadership and decision-making for the Department. This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader committed to public service, organizational improvement, and developing an empowered and skilled engineering workforce.

About Tukwila

The City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22,000 at night and up to 150,000+ during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle, Renton, SeaTac, Burien, and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region, sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17 miles north of downtown Tacoma, and just east of SeaTac Airport. It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwila's two train stations, the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station.

Our Mission: To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses, and guests.

Our Values:

• Caring: We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy, and kindness.
• Professional: We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.
• Responsive: We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.

About the Public Works Department

Public Works provides the foundation for a high quality of life in Tukwila by protecting the health and safety of residents, visitors, and businesses. The Department is responsible for the design, construction, operations, and maintenance of the City's essential transportation, water, sewer, and surface water infrastructure. Public Works also supports other divisions through the management and maintenance of the City's vehicles and facilities assets.

How to Apply

Initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "education" and "work experience" section of your application in the Government Jobs website, along with your cover letter. In order to be considered for this position, you MUST apply online and complete the entire application for consideration. Please attach the following to your online application:

• Cover letter
• Chronological resume

Veteran's Preference: Veteran's Preference is available in accordance with state laws. Attach DD214 or NGB Form 22 for eligibility.

Selection Process & Equal Opportunity

The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

This selection process may include, but is not limited to, evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing, and interviewing. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at humanresources@tukwilawa.gov.