Public Works Division Manager, Operations & Maintenance

Public Works Division Manager, Operations & Maintenance

Salary

$139,180.87 - $167,083.88 Annually

Location

Public Works - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

At-Will Manager

Job Number

18330

Division

Public Works

Department

Public Works Operations Maint.

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

9/10/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Public Works Division Manager, Operations & Maintenance

The Public Works Division Manager, Operations & Maintenance, leads critical Public Works programs and serves as a key advisor to the Public Works Director and City Engineer on complex, high-impact departmental initiatives. The position oversees cross-divisional coordination, including Street Maintenance Programs, City Forestry, Code Enforcement, Camp and Right of Way Cleanup, Drainage Maintenance, oversite of the 2C Pavement Program, and construction inspection.

This role will direct staff, manage budgets, guide policy development, and represent the department to other agencies, elected officials, and the community. The role also drives process improvement, project oversight, and stakeholder engagement to support safe, effective public infrastructure and high-quality service delivery.

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

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As a Public Works Division Manager, Operations & Maintenance, you will:

• Assume management responsibility for assigned initiatives, programs, and projects, ensuring coordination with Federal, State, and local agencies on shared concerns.
• Manage the safe operation of public infrastructure, including capital expenditures and ongoing maintenance activities.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs.
• Monitor and evaluate service delivery methods and procedures, recommending appropriate staffing levels and managing consultant contracts as needed.
• Plan, direct, and review staff work plans by assigning activities, evaluating work products, and resolving operational challenges.
• Develop and standardize procedures to improve and monitor program efficiency, workload, and administrative systems.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel while addressing performance and disciplinary issues.
• Ensure adherence to operating procedures, guidelines, standard plans, and specifications while meeting regulatory, financial, and legal requirements.
• Provide technical advice on design alternatives, environmental considerations, utility coordination, construction management, and public processes.
• Coordinate special projects, manage public involvement programs, and present project information to City Administration and City Council.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, or a related area of study.
• Seven years of full-time professional experience in public/private infrastructure maintenance or a related field
• Two years of administrator and/or supervisory experience.

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Two or more years of experience in the maintenance and operations of municipal infrastructure.
• Two or molre years of experience managing roadway paving and maintenance operations.

Additional Information

Please contact Shereen Ross at Shereen.Ross@coloradosprings.gov with any questions about this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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• Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).

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• Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page

• Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position's closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.

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The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

02

How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

03

How many years of administrator and/or supervisory experience do you possess?

• Two or more years
• Less than two years

04

Which of the following experience do you possess? Select all that apply.

• Two or more years experience in the maintenance and operations of municipal infrastructure.
• Two or more years of experience managing roadway paving and maintenance operations.
• None of the above

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Please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience. Please type N/A if not applicable.

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Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov