Salary : $88,485.49 - $102,890.10 Annually
Location : Wickenburg Public Works - Administration, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: CIP & Public Works
Division: Streets
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/26/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

Job Classification Summary
JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
Positions assigned to this class are responsible for planning, directing, and managing the operations, programs, contracts, projects, budget, and personnel of one or more assigned divisions within the Town.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a management-level classification responsible for providing leadership and oversight within one or more assigned functional areas. Work involves planning, directing, and coordinating operations, staff, programs, contracts, projects, and budgets; establishing priorities and goals; ensuring effective service delivery and regulatory compliance; and assisting with policy development within assigned areas of responsibility.

Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town's needs.

• Plans, directs, and manages the operations, programs, projects, and services of assigned divisions; establishes priorities, goals, work plans, and performance expectations and monitors effectiveness and service delivery.
• Supervises assigned personnel, including selecting, training, developing, evaluating, and directing staff; assigning work, monitoring performance, and addressing performance and personnel matters in accordance with Town policies and procedures.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates short- and long-range plans, programs, policies, procedures, and operational practices within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Develops and administers assigned budgets; monitors expenditures, forecasts operational and resource needs, prepares financial projections, and supports responsible use of Town resources.
• Ensures assigned operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, standards, Town policies, and safety requirements.
• Manages projects, contracts, vendors, assets, equipment, and other resources applicable to assigned operations.
• Researches and analyzes operational, financial, and program information; prepares reports, recommendations, presentations, and other information for executive management and other stakeholders.
• Coordinates activities with other Town departments, governmental agencies, contractors, community partners, and the public; responds to inquiries and resolves complex operational or service issues.
• Participates in emergency response and continuity of operations within assigned areas, as required.
• Coordinates emergency and after-hours response for assigned operations, as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Manages Streets, Sanitation, Fleet, Mechanic, and Shop operations, including maintenance programs, contracted services, asset management, and replacement planning.
• Oversees street maintenance and right-of-way operations, including pavement, signage, traffic control, and related programs.
• Facilitates asset disposal.

KNOWLEDGE

• Managerial principles and practices;
• Management techniques and options to successfully motivate and supervise staff;
• Budgeting principles and practices;
• Project management and programming principles and practices;
• Applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations;
• Basic municipal finance principles;
• Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities;
• Customer service principles and practices.

SKILLS

• Supervising, leading and directing staff;
• Developing and managing a budget;
• Managing projects and programs;
• Building consensus;
• Resolving conflict;
• Writing and conveying conceptual information succinctly and accurately;
• Facilitating negotiations;
• Analyzing complex data, drawing logical conclusions and make sound decisions and recommendations based on findings;
• Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.
Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License

Required to Obtain within 6 Months of Hire:

• OSHA 30
• Work Zone Traffic Control Certification

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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than a high school diploma or GED
• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

How many years of experience do you have working in a management level position? This includes skills in staff supervision, coordinating projects/programs, budget development, communication, and conflict resolution.

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

Describe your supervisory experience, including your experience in planning, directing, training and evaluating the work of assigned personnel. Indicate the size and level of the staff you supervised.
Please indicate which of the following you have at least five year's work experience with. Check all that apply.

• Project management
• Operational management
• Development of work plans
• Budget preparation and management
• Training personnel

On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is 'Below Average' and 5 is 'Excellent,' how would you rate your experience in supervision skills, specifically in team building, development, and personnel management?

• 1 - Below average
• 2 - Average
• 3 - Good
• 4 - Very good
• 5 - Excellent

Please provide specific examples that illustrate your abilities in the areas mentioned in the previous question.
Do you currently have a valid Arizona driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Do you understand that this position is considered safety sensitive and pre-employment physical testing is required?

• Yes
• No

At the time of hire will you have, OR be able to obtain the following certifications, within six (6) months?

• Work Zone Traffic Control Certification
• OSHA 30 Certification

• Yes
• No

Required Question