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- Billings, Montana
- City of Billings, MT
- Full Time
- Public Works
- Utilities
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Other
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Public Works Director
Billings, Montana United States City of Billings, MT Full Time $140,180 - $187,847 annually DOQ Sep 09, 2025
Employer:
City of Billings, MT
GMP Consultants is a northwest-based public sector executive search firm with a collective 180 years of local government leadership experience.
Summary
The City of Billings is seeking a Public Works Director for Montana's largest city—the county seat of Yellowstone County. With a population of 120,000, Billings is known for its blend of high-quality amenities on an appealing small-town scale, combined with the natural beauty of the nearby Rocky Mountains.
Job Description
The City of Billings is seeking a Public Works Director for Montana's largest city—the county seat of Yellowstone County. With a population of 120,000, Billings is known for its blend of high-quality amenities on an appealing small-town scale, combined with the natural beauty of the nearby Rocky Mountains.
THE CITY OF BILLINGS
Incorporated in 1882, the City of Billings operates under a Council-Administrator form of government with an elected Mayor and 10 elected City Council members from five wards. The City serves a population of 120,000 across 45 square miles with a 2024 budget of $479 million and a team of 1,084 FTEs. In 2024, Billings was named the 16th best-run city in the U.S. by WalletHub by comparing the quality of services residents receive against the total city budget.
THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
The Public Works Director oversees one of the largest and most diverse municipal operations in Montana, with a staff of more than 270 employees dedicated to delivering essential services that support the community’s infrastructure, safety, and quality of life. The City of Billings is a rapidly growing community that offers a unique opportunity for the next Public Works Director to guide the city toward community-focused development, foster staff growth, and engage meaningfully with businesses, developers, and residents.
WHY APPLY
Billings offers an exceptional leadership opportunity for an experienced and visionary public works professional. The Director will manage an expense budget of $172 million (FY 2026) and guide major capital projects, including a $150 million reservoir and water treatment facility. The city leadership fosters a culture of inclusion, involvement, critical thinking, cooperative leadership and collaboration, striving to bring the best customer experience to both its employees and citizens. Billings is known for its strong sense of community, high quality of life, and relative affordability.
Job Requirements
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Special Instructions
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Additional Information
More Information: GMP Consultants is assisting the City of Billings with this search. Learn more at gmphr.com. The City of Billings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Review is October 17, 2025.
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