Director of Public Works

First review will be on August 26, 2026. Open until filled.

About the Role

The Public Works Director coordinates with city officials, contractors, and the public to implement projects such as airport compliance, road repairs, water systems, and waste management. Strategic planning and budget management are critical to balancing public needs with fiscal responsibility. Strong leadership and technical expertise in guiding teams to deliver sustainable, compliant infrastructure solutions.

Under direction of the City Manager, plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Public Works’ departments and divisions. Performs administrative and professional work directing the activities of the Public Works Department.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of City goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Establishes departmental programs consistent with and supportive of these goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Plans, organizes, monitors and directs all departmental programs and activities.
• Oversees and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of all aspects of the department’s programs.
• Participates in the selection and assignment of department employees and provides for the supervision and training of all personnel.
• Assigns, directs, trains, evaluates, rewards, and disciplines employees in accordance with City policy.
• Assures that department employees are instructed in job safe practices.
• Confers with representatives of federal, state, and county agencies on a variety of public works matters and activities.
• Prepares City Council agenda items for review and approval by the City Manager.
• Represents the department at a variety of management and City meetings.
• Makes presentations before various boards, commissions, City Council and outside agencies.
• Attends City Council meetings.
• Serves on various regional, community, professional boards, committees, and commissions on the City’s behalf.
• Negotiates with outside entities concerning the establishment of approved contractual relationships with the City.
• Administers these and other City contracts that relate to and are within the scope of department responsibilities.
• Responds to public inquiries.
• Authorizes purchase of departmental materials and equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public works, business or public administration, Engineering, or a related field (required).
• Possession of a professional engineering license (preferred).
• Master’s Degree in one of the above fields (preferred).
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in public works service.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of supervisory and management experience.
• Maintain a valid California Driver License with a driving record acceptable to the City.
• DMV printout (not older than 3 months).
• Resume.
• Letter of Interest.
• Five professional references.