Salary : $114,096.00 - $142,488.00 Annually
Location : Oregon City, OR
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-25 Asst. PW Dir. Ops.
Department: Public Works Administration
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 8/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description

Oregon City offers an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and people focused public works leader to guide daily operations of the City's essential infrastructure while helping shape a culture of safety, accountability, and service excellence. With a strong commitment to safe, reliable, and sustainable
transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, and fleet services, the City takes pride in enhancing residents' quality of life, economic vitality, and environmental stewardship. Oregon City provides a collaborative, community-focused environment where operational excellence, innovation, and public service come together to make a lasting impact.

The City is using Prothman to recruit and manage the application process for this position.

For more information about this opportunity or to apply for this job, please visit:

Applications that are not submitted through Prothman will not be considered.
The following is an overview of the types of benefits offered to full-time employees. Part-time employees are offered some benefits on a pro-rated basis dependent upon number of hours worked and any applicable bargaining unit contract(s). Please note that all employees are required to enroll in benefits through the City. As a small organization, enrollment is required to aid in the City's ability to continue to offer progressive, affordable benefits to those who need them.

Summary of Medical Benefits
• Kaiser Medical
• MODA Medical

Employees have an option between a PPO plan through Moda or a heath maintenance organization (HMO) plan through Kaiser. Each medical plan includes prescription drugs and vision care. Coverage is for the employee and their dependents with a pick-up by employees toward the premium dependent upon their bargaining unit or management agreement.

Summary of Dental Benefits
• Kaiser Dental
• Delta Dental

Employees and their dependents plan. have two plans available for dental insurance. Both plans offer preventive, routine, and major dental care, and orthodontic benefits.

Life Insurance: Full-time employees are provided $50,000 life insurance with $2,000 for dependent coverage.

Long Term Disability Insurance: Full-time employees have long term disability insurance that provides for 2/3 of an employee's salary, up to a maximum earnings salary of $6,000 per month after a 30-day waiting period.

Retirement: The City is a member of the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). The City currently contributes both the employer and employee's portion with the amount dependent upon the employee's status with PERS.

HRA-VEBA: This Health Reimbursement Account is funded by the employer with monthly payroll at 1% of base wages. This account can be used for qualifying medical, dental, and vision expenses for employees and their dependents. The funds in this account are invested and stay with the employee for life.

Flexible Spending Account: Employees are offered the option to contribute pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket medical expenses or child care expenses.

Employee Assistance Program: The City provides employees and their families with access to countless resources through Canopy.

Holidays: The City recognizes 12 paid holidays during a calendar year. Please check the city calendar for holiday closure dates.

Vacation: Paid vacation time accrues on a monthly basis based upon hours worked, length of service, and by employee group. Part-time employees accrue vacation based on number of hours hired to work.

Sick Leave: Sick leave accrues on a monthly basis at a rate of ten hours per month. Part-time employees accrue sick leave based on number of hours hired to work.

Gym Membership: Full-time employees have access to our Gym Membership benefit. Bring proof of membership to a facility and the City will reimburse up to $15.00 per month