Director of Public Works

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.

The Director will promote land use planning and natural resource management for the Town and implement related programs and regulations. The Director will also serve as staff liaison and prepare meeting agenda materials for the Planning Commission, Historic District Review Board, Harbor Area Review Board, Wetlands and Coastal Dune Board, and Board of Zoning Appeals. The Director will be responsible for responding to public requests regarding land use management, natural resources, flood hazards, and zoning ordinance enforcement. 

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 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.

Initial review of candidates will begin on or around October 14, 2026. Applications received after that date may
be considered until the position is filled. Timely submittal will ensure the most advantageous review. Highly
qualified candidates may be invited to interview at any time. To be considered, please submit a cover letter,
resume, and professional references to Berkley Group, via e-mail to jennifer.whistleman@bgllc.net.