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Oregon APWA Jobs and Opportunities

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  -- Name of position
  -- Name of hiring agency or company, or name of individual (if posting is for position sought
  -- Closing date (unless otherwise specified, all postings will be removed 30 days after initial posting)
  -- Description of position
  -- Website, e-mail address and/or phone number(s) for more information

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Current Postings:

City Traffic Engineer
North Las Vegas, NV

Salary: $98,384 - $146,101/annually DOQ

We offer a 4-Day work week with a fully paid City Retirement Plan. There is no State Income or Social Security taxes. We offer fully paid medical, dental, and vision. Excellent vacation/holiday leave plan.

Located at the northern tip of the Las Vegas Valley, North Las Vegas is one of the nation’s fastest growing large cities. North Las Vegas is characterized by its friendly atmosphere, development opportunities, civic pride and responsive government. The 82.1 square-mile City is surrounded by majestic mountains, desert valleys and an underlying current of dynamic growth. Sunshine is enjoyed 86% of the year with an average daily temperature of 78 degrees. A unique community to live, work and play, North Las Vegas has something for everyone including vacation, recreational, cultural and historical attractions. We are seeing a highly talented, experienced City Traffic Engineer to perform professional level planning, design and construction of traffic engineering and safety related improvements. This includes coordinating assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies, addressing traffic related concerns and providing recommendations for improvements. Our ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering, Transportation or a related field, plus ten (10) years of increasingly responsible professional traffic engineering and/or field operations experience, including five years of administrative and supervisory responsibility. Professional Traffic Operations Engineer is highly desired. Municipal Government Experience Preferred.

Position closes on August 14, 2008. We offer an attractive executive benefits package that includes 100% fully paid employee contribution by North Las Vegas to the PERS plan, and 100% fully paid employee contribution for medical benefits. If this exciting and challenging career opportunity interests you, please submit your completed City application by the closing date in person, via mail or on-line at our website. www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com. For more information, please contact City of North Las Vegas Human Resources Department 2225 Civic Center Drive, Ste. 226, North Las Vegas, NV 89030. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Public Works Administrative Specialist III
City of Florence, OR

Salary $2,833-$3,591. The City of Florence is accepting applications for a full time Public Works Administrative Specialist III. Please see the city's website at www.ci.florence.or.us to download a complete job description, city application and informative brochure. Please submit city application and resume to Personnel, 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439 by August 22, 2008. For more information, please contact Pat Heinze or Barbara Miller at or 997-3436.

Public Works Director
City of Walla Walla, WA

Salary – $92,580 TO $118,188 DOQ. For a complete job description, please visit Prothman Company at http://www.prothman.com/Current.htm.

Located in the heart of Southeast Washington's wine country, historic Walla Walla (pop. 30,000) is a thriving community filled with so many activities and beautiful sights that you'll never want to leave. Named one of America's Great Main Streets by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, downtown Walla Walla is a favorite destination. Museums abound, as do art galleries, shops, dramatic productions, indoor and outdoor concerts, cafe's and restaurants, wineries and tasting rooms. With all four seasons on display, you'll find year-round outdoor activities, including nearby snow skiing, floating on our rivers and lakes, hiking in the mountains or just picnicking with your family.

The Public Works Department is a full service municipal department responsible for the planning, programming, construction, maintenance and operations of the city’s utilities and streets/roads. The department has a total operating, capital, debt service and reserve budgets of approximately $33 million, and about 70 FTE in the 2008 budget. Public Works is involved in providing public services and utilities and contributing to public health and safety. The major divisions of the department include Engineering, Fleet Services, Landfill, Sanitation, Street, Wastewater and Water.

A bachelor's degree in public administration, civil engineering or closely related field is required. Eight years managerial experience in a municipal or public works environment is required. Master's level work in any of the above fields is desirable. Current registration as a Professional Civil Engineer is also preferred but not required.

The City of Walla Walla is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by Sunday, August 10, 2008 (or open until filled). To apply, send letter of interest, resume, completed application & answers to the supplemental questions to Prothman via email at
humanresources@prothman.com or mail to: Prothman, 3633 136th PL SE, Suite 206, Bellevue, WA 98006; ph: 206-368-0050; fax: 206-368-0060. Application and supplemental questions are available at http://www.prothman.com/Current.htm.

Public Works Director
City of Tacoma, WA

Salary - $101,108 TO $156,894 DOQ (current range, salary under review). For a complete job description, please visit Prothman Company at http://www.prothman.com/Current.htm.

Located at the foot of Mount Rainier and along the shores of Commencement Bay, Tacoma is recognized as a vibrant and progressive international city with a growing economy. Incorporated in 1884, Tacoma has grown from its historical roots as a port town of sawmills into an international port city with a vibrant arts community, and abundant outdoor and community activities. Tacoma has more than 200,000 residents and is the third largest city in the state. With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods, the City has been named one of the nation’s Most Livable Communities.

With an annual budget of approximately $600 million and nearly 1,000 employees, the Public Works Department is the City’s largest department. Reporting to the Deputy City Manager, the Public Works Director ensures that the City has cost effective and reliable infrastructure, waste management services, and planning and building services by providing leadership, direction and guidance to the Public Works management team.

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Public Administration or Business Administration, or closely related field, and 15 years of increasing responsibility in administrative and supervisory experience in Public Works.

The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by Friday, August 15, 2008 (or open until filled). To apply, send letter of interest, resume, completed application & answers to the supplemental questions to Prothman via email at humanresources@prothman.com or mail to: Prothman, 3633 136th PL SE, Suite 206, Bellevue, WA 98006; ph: 206-368-0050; fax: 206-368-0060. Application and supplemental questions are available at http://www.prothman.com/Current.htm.

City Engineer
City of Concord, CA

The City of Concord (pop. 130,000) is ideally located east of the San Francisco Bay with easy access to many of California¹s most scenic and desirable areas. The City Engineer will lead a staff of 20 and administer the Engineering Division, which consists of the Capital Improvement Program group (Design and Construction Sections) and Current Development Section.

This is an exciting year in the CIP group with 20 projects under way with a value of approximately $32 million. The Current Development Section is responsible for reviewing and preparing engineering conditions of approval related to development applications and for overseeing the City Grading and Storm Water Ordinance, Street Encroachment Ordinance and Floodplain Management Ordinance.

The ideal candidate will be customer based, performance driven, and results oriented. Outstanding management skills and ability to lead and motivate staff are essential. Experience in managing multiple projects and experience in land development is preferred. At least six years of increasingly responsible municipal supervisory or management experience, a Bachelor¹s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (a Masters is desirable), and California Registration as a Civil Engineer are required.

The salary level is $107,660 to $137,260 annually. The pay for performance system, the position is eligible for incentive awards up to 12% of base salary annually. To apply, submit letter of interest, resume with current salary and five work references (email preferred) by August 25, 2008 to Bill Avery or Gary Rogers. A formal job announcement is available at http://www.averyassoc.net/jobs.

William Avery & Associates
Management Consultants
31/2 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408.399.4424
Fax: 408.399.4423
email: jobs@averyassoc.net

General Manager
Clark Regional Wastewater District

Clark Regional Wastewater District (CRWWD), Vancouver Washington, is seeking a General Manager (GM).  Great opportunity to join a highly acclaimed Special Purpose District that has been awarded the APWA Accreditation (only one in North America).  CRWWD has provided challenging and interesting work with an experienced staff of 40 employees for almost 50 years.   The GM reports to a 3 person Board of Commissioners. The District is just 15 minutes from downtown Portland, and less than one and one half hour away from either the coast or great skiing at Mt. Hood.  Great schools, affordable housing, no state income tax are just some of the attractions.  Great neighborhoods or country living is just minutes away.  The General Manager has a contract with the Board that includes a strong Salary and individual benefit package of approximately $120k in total compensation.  PERS retirement and fully paid medical, dental and vision are just some of the District’s benefits.  Assistance in moving and relocation expenses will be provided.  Please go to www.CRWWD.com for more information.  For questions, call Hugh Findlay HR Administrator at 360-993-8845.

Various PW Positions

City of Eugene
Closing dates vary
For current information on public works positions at the City of Eugene, visit www.eugene-or.gov/jobs

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