FreeHire

Town of Hilton Head Island

Assistant Public Works Director

Show
Sumter Local Government Consulting is pleased to be assisting Stockbridge, GA, in conducting a recruitment for their next Assistant Public Works Director.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>

<\/span><\/span><\/div>

The City of Stockbridge is part of the rapidly growing Atlanta metropolitan area and sits within Henry County. The city is a thriving and strategically positioned community just<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/b>20 miles south of downtown Atlanta<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/b>and a short<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/b>12\-mile drive from Hartsfield\u2013Jackson Atlanta International Airport,<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/b>the world\u2019s busiest airport. Its strong residential base, excellent workforce pipeline, and expanding commercial sector position the city as a premier destination for economic development and investment.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

The City operates under a Mayor\u2013Council\u2013City Manager form of government that blends strong elected leadership with professional administrative management. The Mayor and five City Council members, all elected at\-large by the residents of Stockbridge, provide policy direction, adopt ordinances, set strategic priorities, and approve the annual municipal budget.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

The City of Stockbridge is seeking a forward\-thinking, highly skilled Assistant Public Works Director to support the city\u2019s continued growth and help maintain high\-quality infrastructure and services for the community. Reporting to the Public Works Director, this key leadership role assists in overseeing daily operations, planning, and execution of public works programs, ensuring efficient service delivery and long\-term sustainability of the city\u2019s assets.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

The Assistant Director will play a central role in managing core functions such as streets, stormwater, fleet, facilities, and capital improvement projects. This position helps coordinate maintenance activities, supports project planning and implementation, and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The role also involves working closely with contractors, engineers, and other departments to deliver projects on time and within budget.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

The Ideal Candidate<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>
\u2022 Self\-starter who is comfortable working in a fast\-paced municipal operations environment<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>
\u2022 Effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills, capable of preparing reports, updates, and presentations for the Public Works Director, City Manager, Council, and stakeholders<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>
\u2022 Hands\-on, solutions\-oriented leader who can work effectively with field crews, department staff, contractors, residents, and partner agencies<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>
\u2022 Experience supporting or managing public works operations, capital projects, infrastructure maintenance, streets, stormwater, facilities, fleet, right\-of\-way, or related municipal services<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>
\u2022 Ability to solve problems, exercise sound independent judgment, and make timely operational recommendations<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>
\u2022 Working knowledge of public works standards, construction practices, permitting, procurement, budgeting, safety practices, and regulatory compliance<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>
\u2022 Ability to review plans, coordinate inspections, monitor project schedules, and support delivery of infrastructure and maintenance projects<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>
\u2022 Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, service requests, emergency response needs, and project timelines<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>
\u2022 Contributes to the profession and actively engages in professional development<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>
\u2022 A commitment to professionalism, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and public service is essential<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>

<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Salary<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>
The hiring range for this position is from $100,000 \- $108,458.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/div>

<\/span><\/span><\/div>

Application Process<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

For more information on this position, including supplementary documents and resources, visit the recruitment webpage at:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>

https://sumterlocalgovconsulting.com/recruitments/assistant\-public\-works\-director\-stockbridge\-ga/<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

The first review of resumes will take place on May 8, 2026.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>

Please refrain from communicating with the staff or elected officials with the City of Stockbridge. Please direct inquiries to Sumter Consulting.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>

Please contact the Executive Recruiter with any questions or concerns:<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/p>

\u200b<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Billy Grogan<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/div>
Email:<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>billy@sumterconsulting.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/div>
Phone: 770\-403\-8086<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/div>
Website:<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>www.sumterlocalgovconsulting.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/div><\/span>

Requirements<\/h3>
City of Stockbridge Job Description<\/a><\/span>
<\/div><\/span>

Benefits<\/h3>City of Stockbridge Benefits Guide<\/a><\/span>

<\/div><\/span>