Knoxville Public Works Director Jeff May will be leaving his position at the City of Knoxville later this year. May says that he’ll be taking the position of Assistant Public Works Director in the City of Des Moines. He explains this was a wonderful opportunity for himself and his career – something he says he wasn’t sure would come along again if he waited.

May says he’s enjoyed working in his hometown the last 17 years, ading that this will be a great chance for someone new to work with an excellent staff and wonderful people. May’s last day will be on September 7th.