PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

Public Works Director Public Works Director The City of Santa Fe invites applications for the position of PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. The new Public Works Director will be appointed by and will report directly to the City Manager. The City Public Works Department has an authorized staff of 387, operating within the following Divisions: Transit, Complete Streets, Parking, Facilities Maintenance, Public Works Administration, and Parks, Trails and Watershed. The Public Works Director is assisted by an Transit Director of Operations and Maintenance, Transit Director of Administration, Complete Streets Division Director, Parking Division Director, Facilities Division Director, Business Operations Manager and the Parks and Open Spaces Division Director. The Position: The City seeks a Public Works Director with exceptional experience performing a variety of professional, administrative, and managerial duties related to planning, organizing, coordinating, controlling, and directing all phases of city-wide public works operations, including contract engineering, airport, parking, transit, streets, storm water, fleet maintenance, capital improvements, traffic engineering, and transportation The Public Works Director and team are involved in every aspect of the City's operations, will work closely with the City's elected officials, and even with State, County and regional officials. The City: Santa Fe operates as a Strong Mayor city. Mayor-elect Michael Garcia will assume office on January 1. The Mayor serves as the City's Chief Executive and also chairs a Governing Body, consisting of the Mayor and 8 City Councilors. He will appoint the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk, subject to confirmation by Councilors. The rest of the City's department heads are appointed by the City Manager. The City of Santa Fe is the capital city of New Mexico with a residential population of roughly 90,000, which swells on a daily basis thanks to a strong tourism and business economy. Known for its rich culture, history, arts, museums, food and hospitality, Santa Fe was recently designated by Travel & Leisure Magazine as the #1 place to visit in the United States. Santa Fe is home to a proud multi-generational population, as well as new arriving citizenry. As such, a major focus of City leadership is to balance growth in ways that enhance both economic opportunity and housing affordability so that Santa Fe retains its cultural richness and its access for its historic population. Recruitment Process: Interested candidates may submit a current resume and compelling cover letter to the City's Human Resources Department through the City's online job portal. The first screening of resumes will occur on or about January 12, 2026. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to interview for the position. Finalists may be asked to participate in public processes. All applicants should be aware that candidate identities are subject to public disclosure. Position Qualifications: The adopted job description for the Public Works Director position is attached for review, as is a partial list of Public Works Director duties under the City's Municipal Code. Salary/Compensation: Salary for the position will be established based on qualifications, within the range of $ $145,000 to $165,000. The City also offers a very competitive package of benefits, including group medical and State PERA pension benefits. The Mayor and Governing Body welcome candidates who wish to join a new Administration dedicated to a safe, healthy and prosperous community for all citizens. Code : 391-8 Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Location : PUB WORKS ADMIN Group : EXEMPT AT Job Class : PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Posting Start : 03/12/2026 Posting End : 04/30/2026 HOURLY RATE RANGE: $69.11-$79.32