DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS  CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS, MN  Minneapolis, Minnesota's largest city (population 382,619) and the heart of cultural and economic activity for the Upper Midwest, is seeking a cutting-edge public works executive to lead the City's Public Works Department. The new Director will lead a full-service Department with a staff of about 1,400 and a fiscal year 2003 annual budget of $238 million.  The ideal candidate will be a strong manager and results-driven engineer who can successfully lead a complex, multi-faceted organization. The new Director will  have broad experience in all areas of public works including efficient service delivery, project design and management, customer relations, intergovernmental relations, and managing diverse workforces. She or he must be skilled in building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including elected officials, department managers and employees, employee unions, the community, and state and regional agencies. Candidates must have an engineering degree with ten years of engineering experience (including at least four years of management experience) and be a registered engineer. The annual salary for the position is $114,288. The City also provides an excellent benefits package. To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit resume and cover letter with current salary and three work-related references by Friday, October 18, 2002 to:  Bob Lavigna  Shannon Executive Search  17 Applegate Court, Suite 201  Madison, Wisconsin 53713  877-645-6823  608-273-4739 (fax)  Email: rlavigna@cps.ca.gov  Website: www.cps.ca.gov/shannon