PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT

The City of Milton-Freewater is recruiting its next Public Works Superintendent!

The next Public Works Superintendent will have the opportunity to provide leadership, develop strategic vision for the Department, and to foster a collaborative, professional, and safe environment across experienced Public Works teams. In this role, the selected candidate can appreciate the unique opportunity to apply public works expertise across a compelling range of services, major projects, and City priorities.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a supportive and welcoming community!

The City of Milton-Freewater (population 7,321) is located near the Columbia River and Washington-Oregon border in Umatilla County.  Known for its thriving artisan agricultural industry and offering unparalleled access to exceptional vineyards, the City is home to a close-knit and welcoming community.  The City is a full-service municipal organization that operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City is organized across eight departments made up of 58 City employees with 19 Public Works staff (including seasonal employees).  Its 2026-2027 adopted budget was approximately $47.9 million.

The Public Works Superintendent reports to the City Manager and is responsible for leading and coordinating all aspects of the City’s infrastructure and essential services.  As a key contributor to the City’s management team, the Public Works Superintendent should have strong leadership skills and a commitment to public service; a wide-ranging public works operations knowledge; demonstrated skills related to strategic and project planning; excellent staff management abilities; the skills to provide and support effective financial management; experience with procurement and contract management; a commitment to maintain and enhance effective working relationships with significant local and regional partners; clear, consistent, and respectful communication skills; and a willingness to be visible in the community and show appreciation of Milton-Freewater.

Education / Experience

A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, or related field, and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in public works operations, engineering, or municipal infrastructure management is required.  A valid Oregon’s Driver’s License (or ability to obtain one) with a satisfactory driving record is required.  Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.