Public Works & Utilities Assistant Director

About the Department

The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Public Works & Utilities Assistant Director. This is a newly created, full-time, exempt position with benefits, serving at the pleasure of the Public Works & Utilities Director and the City Manager. This is an on-site position working Monday through Friday. 

Why work for Chandler?
• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from, along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours of paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours of paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave at the end of 2026, subject to approval by the City Manager
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation  
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)
 
City of Chandler
Chandler, Arizona, known as the Community of Innovation, is a vibrant and welcoming city that blends diversity, creativity, and a strong sense of community pride. With a population of more than 291,000, Chandler has grown into the fourth-largest city in Arizona and the 76th-largest in the nation. Situated in the heart of Maricopa County, with a population of more than 4.5 million, Chandler is a neighbor to the capital city of Phoenix. 

Chandler offers an outstanding quality of life for residents of all ages. Families enjoy top-rated schools, safe and clean neighborhoods, and abundant parks. The community also benefits from excellent recreation programs, cultural events, and public art. The city takes pride in thoughtful planning, modern infrastructure, and a commitment to public safety that has made Chandler one of the safest communities in the country. 

Nationally recognized as one of the Best Places to Find a Job and one of the Best Cities for Women in Tech, Chandler balances opportunity with livability. The city also has a longstanding, supportive business climate that attracts global industry leaders, startups and a talented workforce. Residents enjoy countless ways to connect, from neighborhood gatherings and volunteer programs to thriving entertainment and dining, all within a community that values inclusion and innovation. Chandler also is one of a select few cities in the nation to hold AAA bond ratings from all three national rating agencies, a reflection of its strong fiscal responsibility and community well-being.
    
Who we are
The Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is one of only five American Public Works Association (APWA) Accredited Agencies and one of only eight Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Certified Acceptance Agencies in the State of Arizona. Chandler Public Works & Utilities manages the City’s Capital Improvement Programs and is responsible for the maintenance and operations of the City’s streets, water and wastewater treatment facilities, wastewater collection, water distribution, and reclaimed systems, as well as water resources and solid waste services.
 
Who we are looking for
Our Public Works & Utilities Assistant Director will be passionate about customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. They will support the Public Works & Utilities Director in leading a team of professionals who provide the community with Capital Projects, Streets, Traffic, Water, Wastewater, Reclaimed, Solid Waste, and Recycling. The individual will serve alongside the Public Works & Utilities Director to oversee the Public Works & Utilities Department's water and wastewater divisions, including water treatment, wastewater collection, and reclaimed water. Their responsibilities include supervising, managing, and leading operations, including fiscal, budgetary, and personnel management, as well as setting goals and developing policies with the Director.

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Minimum qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, public administration, or a related field; and
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record; and
• 10 years’ experience in civil engineering, capital projects, and public works operations, including 4+ years supervisory experience; 
• ADEQ Grade 4 Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment certification upon hire or promotion, or equivalent from another state; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired qualifications
• Master’s degree in engineering, public health, public administration or a related field

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, a driving record check, and reference checks as a condition of employment.  An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results.  All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
 
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol.  These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.  A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.  The examination process may vary if determined necessary.  

                                                    The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.