PORT ANGELES — The facilities director for a Marine Corps base in North Carolina has been chosen as the next Port Angeles public works director.
City Manager Dan McKeen selected Craig A. Fulton, who has been serving as the director for facilities at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, for the post, city spokeswoman Teresa Pierce said in a statement issued Wednesday.
He will start as public works and utilities director Aug. 14, she said.
Fulton will replace current Director Glenn Cutler, who has served in the position since 1999. Cutler announced his retirement in March.
Fulton’s annual salary will be $120,513, roughly 9 percent lower than Cutler’s current salary of $133,082 per year.
‘Remarked positively’
“Across the board, those involved in the interview process remarked positively about Fulton’s demonstrated leadership, collaborative style and extensive professional experience,” McKeen said.
Fulton, with 20 years’ experience in the public works field, was winnowed from four finalists who were in turn chosen after the five-week application period for the position closed April 28.
Three interview panels comprising city public works management, senior city staff and community leaders interviewed the final four candidates, Pierce said.
The other three finalists were Ellensburg Public Works Director John Akers, Bainbridge Island Public Works Director Lance Newkirk and Ruidoso, N.M., Public Works Director Randall Camp.
Fulton takes over a public work department with 98 employees, an $84 million budget and 12 separate departments, including an electric utility.
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