Public Works Manager I/II/III

About the role

The Public Works Agency employs Public Works Managers I/II/III in four departments: Engineering Services, Roads & Transportation, Water & Sanitation, and Watershed Protection.

Responsibilities

• Manages a major department or agency program, project, or a section’s daily activities including planning, organizing, and managing the programmatic, administrative, and operational activities within designated areas of responsibility.
• Makes or approves purchases for necessary supplies, materials, and rentals to accomplish divisional assignments.
• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned division.
• Directs the preparation and administration of annual budgets.
• Coordinates activities with other divisions, departments, state, federal and local agencies, property owners, or developers.
• Represents the division or agency before commissions, organizations, local communities, special interest groups, businesses, customers, and the general public using principles of good customer service.
• Visits sites and performs field reviews or investigations.

Requirements

• Under direction, manages a small to mid-sized (I) or mid-sized to large-sized (II) section of the Public Works Agency, including Environmental Services, Stormwater Resources, Groundwater Resources, Hydrography, or Hydrology.
• Aids in the planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating of the varied activities within the assigned section.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• For PW MGR I: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
• For PW MGR II: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
• For PW MGR III: Master's degree in civil engineering, environmental science, or a related field.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and specialized public works software.

Benefits

• Annual leave accrual of 208 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service.
• Deferred compensation through the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan.
• Flexible workweek/telework schedule.
• Health plans including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses.
• Pension plan participation in the County's defined benefit pension plan, which has reciprocity with CalPERS.

Pay

• PW MGR I: $4,253.64 - $5,955.69/biweekly
• PW MGR II: $4,649.48 - $6,509.91/biweekly
• PW MGR III: $5,149.99 - $7,210.69/biweekly

Schedule

• Flexible workweek/telework schedule available.