Director of Public Works City of Lexington, VA The City of Lexington, Virginia, is seeking an experienced and accomplished professional to serve as its next Director of Public Works. Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Director will be a member of the City's leadership team and will oversee the services, programs, and daily operations of the Public Works Department. The Director will provide strategic direction, leadership, and supervision to department staff; develop and administer the departmental budget; and ensure the effective delivery of essential public services. This position plays a highly visible and important role in the City's government and offers an opportunity to help shape the future of Lexington's infrastructure, services, and quality of life.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

The following education and experience factors outline the qualifications for successful performance:

• Seven to ten years of progressive, related leadership in an organization with comparable size/scope of responsibility, possessing a broad skill set appropriate to the breadth of the City's public works operations.
• An undergraduate degree with coursework in civil engineering, public administration, planning, or a related field desired, but not mandatory.
• Registration as Professional Engineer (PE) in the Commonwealth of Virginia, preferred.
• Any combination of education and experience that qualifies a candidate may be considered in lieu of the criteria listed above.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation for the Director of Public Works is dependent upon qualifications and experience within a hiring range of $94,000 to $132,000 annually. The successful candidate will be provided the City's benefits package including participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation/sick leave (or paid time off/PTO), paid holiday leave (12), professional development, life insurance, and other benefits provided for all City employees. Access/use of a City vehicle will be provided. How to Apply Post Date Sep 15, 2026 Application Deadline Oct 31, 2026 Submit a cover letter, resume, and professional references to jennifer.whistleman@bgllc.net. Apply Now Job Details Salary $94,000 - $132,000 Job Function Public Works Director Position Type Full Time City of Lexington Address 300 E Washington St Lexington , VA 24450-2720 United States Population 7,320 Website http://lexingtonva.gov Form of Government Council-Manager ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Google Map data ©2026 Google 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Report a map error Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job