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Council approves Director of Public Works and Utilities job description after debate; one councilmember opposes
Summary
Council approved the Director of Public Works and Utilities job description, moving it to recruitment. Council discussion centered on whether the role should emphasize visionary design experience versus managerial/project-management skills; one councilmember voted no.
The Bremerton City Council voted 6–1 on April 2 to approve the Director of Public Works and Utilities job description, clearing the way to advertise and recruit for the position.
Human Resources Manager Charlotte Nelson explained the process used to draft the description: the department director reviewed the draft, HR reviewed it, and a three-person council ad hoc committee provided input. Nelson said the successful recruitment will be run by Prothman, and the city will interview top candidates with panels before forwarding a selection for…
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