NEOGOV · 5 days ago
Public Works Assistant Director - Natural Resources
City of Bellingham, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$11,648/mo - $14,158/mo
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Public Works Assistant Director – Natural Resources to lead a team focused on enhancing the community’s natural environment. This role involves strategic planning, policy development, and collaboration with various agencies to advance the city’s environmental initiatives and ensure effective management of natural resources.
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Responsibilities
Serves as a senior member of the Public Works Management team. Coordinates the Natural Resources Division activities with other departments and offices to ensure alignment with the City’s critical objectives, vision and values. Provides program and project support to other departments to help the City deliver great government
Assists the Public Works Director in providing leadership and direction in the development and implementation of strategic short and long-range plans, programs, goals, performance measures and objectives for the Natural Resources Division. Identifies trends and challenges affecting progress and collaborates with appropriate management and staff to develop and implement solutions. Oversees or conducts research to obtain required data to establish or review policies, procedures or programs. Reviews, interprets and analyze data, prepares reports, and makes recommendations about which programs and/or major project proposals should be initiated, modified or discontinued
Assists the Mayor, City Council, and City departments in the establishment and implementation of various city policies, procedures, and regulations relating to the Natural Resources Division. Keeps current in new developments in the field through professional membership, attendance at conferences, networking with other professionals, research and reading. Uses this contemporary knowledge for program, work system, and service delivery improvements
Provides technical, administrative and fiscal direction to the Natural Resources Division of the Public Works Department. This includes program planning and management, budget preparation, interdepartmental and interagency coordination on environmental initiatives, and personnel administration. Manages assigned services and activities including environmental policy, environmental education, stream and habitat restoration, watershed planning/management, and storm and surface water utility planning. Facilitates and coordinates cooperative planning efforts with other divisions, departments, outside governmental agencies, community resources and entities as required
Develops and maintains a workforce committed to, and with highly developed competencies in, customer service, results orientation and teamwork. Serves as a primary point of contact for personnel matters for the Division. Manages employee relations by promoting open communication, collaboration and accountability. Establishes systems for staff engagement and ensures timely completion of performance appraisals. Consults with supervisors on personnel actions and addresses labor relations matters in compliance with labor agreements and personnel policies. Actively supports strategies and programs to foster an inclusive workplace and create a culture of respect and belonging
Presents reports, recommendations, budgets and issues for resolution to department heads, Mayor, City Council, boards and commissions, including summarizing data and statistics and analyzing findings. May represent the department director at public meetings or special interest groups and other public settings; interacts regularly and directly with community members and groups. Serves on boards and committees
Actively contributes to and implements strategies and programs to foster an inclusive workplace, ensure equitable practices and reduces biases. Collaborates with staff across the City to create a culture of respect and belonging
Performs other related work of a similar nature and level
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with emphasis in science such as hydrology, ecology, environmental science, or water resource management with knowledge in business or public administration
Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience in water resources and stormwater management and planning, including three (3) years of supervisory experience
Employment contingent upon passing a criminal background check
Valid Washington State driver's license and good driving record
Willingness and ability to frequently attend and participate in evening meetings
Verification of ability to work in the United States by date of hire
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field
Municipal supervisory experience
Benefits
13.33 hours of vacation leave per month, with increased accrual over time
12 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
40 hours of sick leave upon hire + 8 hours accrued monthly
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts and medical insurance opt-out program
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Washington State Retirement plan (DRS) for retirement security
Optional 457 deferred compensation savings plan and 401(a) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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