The Details

Position Type

Work for Water

Position Title

Public Works Director

Position Description

Provide strategic leadership and management for a department that is comprised of over 130 full-time equivalent employees providing oversight and operation of the city's essential services in the community, including water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, streets, drainage, facilities, fleet, and other related services.

City of Pflugerville, Texas

Public Works Director
Salary range: $152,170 to $190,211
The city offers an attractive benefit package.
Filing deadline: Monday, June 29, 2026.

Pflugerville, the Trail Capital of Texas, is nestled in northern Travis County and home to almost 82,000 residents. The city is truly a unique cultural gem with an extensive and diverse trail system, some of the finest parks and paths in Central Texas, lively festivals that celebrate the city's rich cultural heritage, family-friendly attractions and amazing local cuisine. It is truly a special city where outdoor adventure, vibrant culture, and community spirit come together.

Position Salary

$152,170 to $190,211

Position Notes

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Position Minimum Experience

Candidates shall have a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering or related field of study, along with ten (10) years of progressively responsible work in public works operations, infrastructure management, or municipal utilities, five (5) of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Qualifications

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Scope of Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Assistant City Manager, the Public Works Director provides strategic leadership and management for a department that is comprised of over 130 full-time equivalent employees providing oversight and operation of the city's essential services in the community, including water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, streets, drainage, facilities, fleet, and other related services. The team is responsible for an operating budget exceeding $78 million.

Application Closing Date

July 28, 2026

Application Instructions

To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, please submit your résumé, cover letter and a list of six work-related references (who will not be contacted without prior notice) online at: https://cpshr.us/recruitment/2622

For questions, please contact:

Kylie Wilson
CPS HR Consulting
kwilson@cpshr.us

To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://executivesearch.cpshr.us/flyer?file=APPROVEDPflugervillePublicWorksDirector.pdf&_gl=1*1r6jet4*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTYxNzA3Mjg4MC4xNzgwNDQ4Mjc1*_ga_MN2DV2YXGR*czE3ODA0NDgyNzUkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODA0NDgyNzUkajYwJGwwJGgyMDcxNDAyMjkyJGREcHF0UU4xZjE2STBzcklVbGhYOGVlMGZackhmVlF4QmNB
City of Pflugerville website: https://www.pflugervilletx.gov


The City of Pflugerville is an equal opportunity employer.