Director of Public Works
Company: City of Conroe
Location: Conroe
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description JOB SUMMARY This position's
primary function is to ensure the City of Conroe has adequate water
supply and wastewater facilities in compliance with State
regulations both for today and for the future. The Director of
Public Works supervises and directs the Water Production, Water and
Sewer Maintenance, Water and Sewer Construction, and Wastewater
Treatment Divisions of the City. The Public Works Director Is
responsible for the organization and management of the Public Works
Administration, Street Maintenance and Construction, Traffic
Lights, Drainage Construction, Service Center operations, Building
Maintenance including electrical, pumps and other utility needs of
the City of Conroe. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: High
School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 10 years' experience in
the supervision of water, wastewater and street maintenance and
repair. Experienced in budget management, Capital Improvement
Planning and Projects. Knowledgeable in contract negotiation and
management. A Degree in Civil Engineering, Public, Business
Management or other related fields preferred. Special Requirements:
Must have training in water and wastewater courses approved by
T.C.E.Q. Must be physically able to walk, climb, stand, and kneel
to visit supervise various construction projects. Possession of a
valid class "C" Texas driver's license required. Must pass the
Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) fingerprint-based
background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities: Knowledge of construction and heavy equipment and
its capabilities. Knowledge of maintenance and repair procedure for
water distribution and sewage collection systems. Knowledge of
water demands and quality required by the T.C.E.Q. Knowledge of
various equipment and vehicle maintenance and repair procedures,
and of standard building construction and maintenance including
electrical, ac and heat, new construction and routine custodial
needs. Knowledge of City budget procedures with the ability to
project cost and needs annually and forecast at 5 and 10 years with
some accuracy. Knowledge of T.C.E.Q. rules and able to plan for
future disposal, collection and/or diversion of waste. Ability to
read and understand engineering drawings and the ability to
estimate cost of construction and time with some degree of
accuracy. Ability to supervise the operation of sewage treatment
facilities within compliance of the E.P.A. and T.C.E.Q. guidelines.
Ability to schedule projects with proper manpower and equipment;
ability to plan, as well as schedule routes. Ability to communicate
with all employees, council, management and general public, both
written and oral. Ability to relate to various personalities and
employee situations. Capability to be the face and voice of the
Public Works Department for the City of Conroe. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 10
pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force
frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise
move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following
physical abilities are required: fingering, mental acuity,
speaking, visual acuity and walking. BENEFITS The City of Conroe
offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life
insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time
off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center
facilities. Starting salary for this position is $129,863 annually.
The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer Must pass
background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a
condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and
job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Must pass
FBI Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) fingerprint-based
criminal background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Job Posted
by ApplicantPro
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