The City of Roanoke (population 100,220) is the largest municipality in southwest Virginia, the principal municipality of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Roanoke is in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. The city serves as the region’s education, medical, shopping, recreation, and cultural hub. GovHR is assisting the City of Roanoke recruit their next Director of Public Works. The Director of Public Works reports to the Deputy City Manager. The City of Roanoke Public Works Department has a staff of 142 full time employees and a budget of approximately $16 million. In addition to the operating budget the city has a significant capital improvement program. The Director oversees the activitie