Assistant Director of Public Works

Assistant Director of Public Works

Salary

$98,469.00 - $157,550.00 Annually

Location

Missouri City, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

02062026

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Division

STREETS/DRAINAGE/TRAFFIC CONTROL

Opening Date

02/06/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
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Definition

This is a full-time(Executive/Senior Level Officials & Managers and Professionals) position with the Citys Public Works Department. An individual in this position will be responsible for coordinating, managing and directing the activities of the Streets and Drainage Division, Traffic Operations, and any other Divisions within Public Works that may be assigned by the Director of Public Works. Reporting relationship: Director of Public Works.

Examples of Work

• Develop, plan and implement the Departments goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures;
• Direct, oversee and participate in the development of work plans, projects and programs ;implement policies and procedures; and review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures;
• Oversee the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the Departmental budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing ,equipment, materials and supplies; and implement adjustments as necessary;
• Oversee the preparation of the Capital Improvement budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed to design, construct and implement projects as scheduled;
• Select ,train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; and work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures;
• Develop, review and present staff reports to City Council, City management and various boards and commissions;
• Manage, direct, and oversee the daily operations of the Streets and Drainage Division activities including: preventive maintenance, capital improvements, budgetary oversight and a policy implementation;
• Manage the Pavement Maintenance and Management Program (PMMP) including; condition assessment, planning, project prioritization, budgeting, and coordination of pavement maintenance and rehabilitation efforts.
• Manage, direct, and oversee the daily operations of the Traffic Division including: preventive maintenance, new purchases, budgetary oversight and policy implementation;
• Maintain department ordinances and requirements to the adopted standards and generally accepted engineering practices and provide engineering support services to the Director/City Engineer and other departments.
• Coordinate and oversee any other departmental programs or tasks at the direction of the Director of Public Works;
• Serve as part of the Emergency Management Team and respond to natural disasters and other emergency operations;
• Perform the duties of the Director of Public Works in the Director's absence;
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Public Works;
• Subject to 24-hour recall.

Education, Experience, or Certification

Five(5)years of relevant professional experience are preferred.

A Bachelors degree in civil engineering or a related field, from an accredited college or university and a Traffic Operations or a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)certification are preferred.

Supplemental Information

The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 400 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.

BENEFITS Medical Plans (Three Options)

• Cigna - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)

• Plan Type: High-Deductible Medical Health Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Deductibles:

• Single: $2,500 annually

• Family: $5,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $5,000 annually

• Family: $10,000 annually

• Additional Details:

• Employee pays dependent premiums

• Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Provider: H.S.A. Bank

• Features:

• Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses

• Contribution Limits:

• Employee only: $4,400 (IRS Limit)

• Employee & Family: $8,750 (IRS Limit)

• Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000

• City Contributions:

• Employee only: $1,500

• Employee & Family: $2,750

• Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee

• PPO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Deductibles:

• Single: $1,500 annually

• Family: $3,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $4,500 annually

• Family: $9,000 annually

• Prescription Drug Co-pays:

• Generic: $10

• Preferred: $40

• Non-Preferred: $80

• EPO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Deductibles:

• Single: $1,500 annually

• Family: $3,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $4,500 annually

• Family: $9,000 annually

• Prescription Drug Co-pays:

• Generic: $10

• Preferred: $45

• Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options)

• DHMO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Features:

• No deductible

• No annual maximum

• Member co-pay depends on the procedure

• PPO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Features:

• $1,500 per person annual maximum

• $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision

• Provider: Vision Service Plan

• Features:

• Eye Exam $10 Copay

• Frames $150 Allowance Annually

Life Insurance

• Provider: Ochs Securian Financial

• Coverage:

• $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)

• $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)

• Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account

• Provider: Flores

• Features:

• Pre-tax Medical Spending Account

• Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies

• Provider: Aflac

• Accident

• Short-Term Disability

• Critical Illness

• Hospital Indemnity

• Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

• Statewide retirement system

• 7% employee contribution

• City contributes 2 to 1

• Visit TMRS for more information

Optional Deferred Compensation

• 457 Plan and ROTH IRA available through Mission-Square

Other Benefits

Holidays

• 13 paid holidays per calendar year:

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Good Friday

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Friday after Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Eve

• Christmas Day

• One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees

Vacation

• Earned based on years of service:

• 0-5 years: 14 days

• 6 years: 15 days

• 7 years: 16 days

• 8 years: 17 days

• 9 years: 18 days

• 10-14 years: 19 days

• 15 years or more: 20 days

• Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.

Sick Leave

• 6 days per calendar year.

Educational Reimbursement

• With prior approval of the employees supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employees current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.

Contact the Citys HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Provider: Alliance Work Partners

• 8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.

Wellness Program

• Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.

Fun Benefits

• Annual events like the Employee Holiday Luncheons, and Public Service Recognition Week.

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What is your highest level of completed education?

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Please describe how many years of supervisory/management experience you have?

• 0-1 years
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4+ years

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Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
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Required Question

Employer City of Missouri City

Address 1522 Texas Parkway

Missouri City, Texas, 77489

Phone (281) 403-8500

Website http://missouricitytx.gov