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The Job
The County of San Bernardino is recruiting for a Director of Public Works to plan, organize and administer the activities of the Department including the specific functions of Transportation (the operation and maintenance of a 2,830 mile road system), the County’s Flood Control District, the Office of County Surveyor, and Solid Waste Management (the operation of landfills and transfer stations, and miscellaneous solid waste programs). The position serves as “Director of Transportation” and “Flood Control Engineer.”
Essential Functions
- Direct the planning, administration, and coordination of the functions and programs of Public Works
- Administer the annual budget; recommend and develop policies and procedures
- Confer with federal, state, and local officials on public works matters
- Represent the Department at meetings, conferences, and hearings at all levels of government to explain, interpret, and promote department programs
- Cookordinate the activities of the department with other agencies, departments, and organizations
- Direct the preparation of data, reports, agreements, and other legal documents for submission to the Board of Supervisors
Minimum Requirements
- Candidates will have at least five years of highly responsible experience in the administration of professional civil engineering activities, preferably in a county, state or municipal setting, and must be a registered civil engineer in the State of California.
- Candidates must have demonstrated leadership skills, in-depth knowledge of government programs at the federal, state and local levels, and possess the ability to manage complex organizations.
Desired Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s or advanced degree in civil engineering or any field related to the position’s essential functions is helpful but not required.
Selection Process
- To be considered for this exciting career opportunity, please submit a completed County application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified candidates has been determined. Apply as soon as possible. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based upon a review of the application materials. The most highly qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process, which will include interviews with the hiring authority.
Exempt Unit-Group B
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Benefits
For a summary of benefits, please click here.
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/.
Required Questions
- Are you registered as a civil engineer in the State of California?
- Please describe in detail, but as concisely as possible, your experience in planning, administration and coordination of the varied functions, programs and projects of a large and complex Public Works organization. (Please be sure to include the name of your employer and dates of employment)
- Please describe in detail, but as concisely as possible, your experience in development and administration of an annual budget for a Public Works organization as described in the position announcement. (Please be sure to include the name of your employer and dates of employment)
- Please describe in detail, but as concisely as possible, your experience working with elected officials, administrative committees, governmental agencies, and citizen groups. (Please be sure to include the name of your employer and dates of employment)
- Please describe in detail, but as concisely as possible, your experience with Human Resources activitities and development including, but not limited to employee training, team building, and employee discipline. (Please be sure to include the name of your employer and dates of employment)
- Please describe in detail, but as concisely as possible, actions taken which resulted in top level customer service. (Please be sure to include the name of your employer and dates of employment)
Contact Information
- Employer: San Bernardino County
- Address: 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor
San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440 - Phone: (909) 387-8304
TTY Users: 711 - Website: http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs