- Salary
- $184k – $239k/yr
- Location
- City of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, CA
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Director
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Rancho Palos Verdes is a semi-rural community situated atop the bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County with expansive views of the Pacific Ocean. Within its 13.6 square miles are the 1,500-acre Palos Verdes Nature Preserve, 31 miles of trails, two beaches, and 7.5 miles of coastline. There are historic landmarks and points of interest such as Point Vicente Interpretive Center and Lighthouse and Terranea Resort. With all this and more, Rancho Palos Verdes has become known as an incredible place to live and work.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is seeking a forward-thinking Director of Public Works who can shape the future of one of California’s premier coastal cities. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-performing department responsible for preserving and enhancing critical infrastructure, stewarding complex capital improvement projects, and addressing some of the region’s most unique engineering and environmental challenges. Working alongside an engaged City Council, collaborative executive team, and informed community, the next Director will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact through visionary leadership, innovative problem-solving, and strategic investment in the City’s long-term resilience and quality of life.
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is seeking a forward-thinking Director of Public Works who can shape the future of one of California’s premier coastal cities. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-performing department responsible for preserving and enhancing critical infrastructure, stewarding complex capital improvement projects, and addressing some of the region’s most unique engineering and environmental challenges. Working alongside an engaged City Council, collaborative executive team, and informed community, the next Director will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact through visionary leadership, innovative problem-solving, and strategic investment in the City’s long-term resilience and quality of life.
For more information, please see announcement here: Director of Public Works.
To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume online no later than Monday, November 30, 2026. Apply at: Mosaic Careers/RPV.