Public Works Division Manager – Transportation
San Luis Obispo County is offering a career opportunity for an experienced manager to lead the Transportation Division in Public Works. This division includes more than 70 professionals responsible for road maintenance, transportation engineering, planning, and project management across a 1,349-mile countywide road system. The Transportation Division Manager is a key member of the leadership team within the APWA-accredited Public Works Department and will join a team of 300+ public works professionals.
About the role
The position manages staff operating in the following disciplines:
- Transportation Programs and Pavement Management
- Traffic Operations
- Transportation Planning
- Disaster Recovery
- Road Operations and Maintenance
The Division Manager works closely with the department’s Development Services, Capital Project Delivery, Design, Construction, Environmental, and Finance teams to enhance safe and efficient mobility throughout San Luis Obispo County.
Responsibilities
- Define and develop a collaborative, customer service-oriented staff
- Plan and delegate operations, maintenance, and planning responsibilities
- Coordinate with partner agencies and public stakeholders
- Ensure regulatory mandates are met for the road system
- Prepare and present staff reports to the County Board of Supervisors
- Manage division budgets to advance necessary maintenance work, improvement projects, and other initiatives
Requirements
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Four years of increasingly responsible professional-level experience performing a variety of administrative or fiscal activities, two years of which must be in a supervisory position
Pay
Annual salary range: $137,737.60 – $184,579.20. Candidates possessing a valid California Certificate of Registration as a civil engineer, traffic engineer, or land surveyor will receive an additional 5% above the listed annual salary range. Effective July 2027, an additional 5% top salary step will be added to the salary range for this classification.
Benefits
Generous benefit package included.