Public Works Director
The City of Covington is currently accepting applications for a Public Works Director. This position performs a variety of responsible and complex supervisory, administrative, and professional work in planning, organizing, directing, and managing the public works / utilities department including environmental, water, sewer street, sanitation, traffic control, and other public works projects and programs. Desired minimum qualifications include graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering, public administration or a closely related field and minimum of six years previous public works experience including at least six years utilities or a combination of equivalent experience and certifications in lieu of specified education. Salary range for this position is $63,710 - $89,211 DOQ with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement through the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, paid time off, and paid sick leave options. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, at least five (5) job related references and a City of Covington job application by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024. The job application and additional information may be found at the City of Covington, TN Job Postings Page: Job Postings - City of Covington, Tennessee (covingtontn.com) All materials should be emailed to: cbumpus@covingtontn.com. Any questions, please call 901-485-3075 or email Cody Bumpus, HR Director at cbumpus@covingtontn.com. Interview times and locations will be set after the application process closes on June 5, 2024. EOE