Director of Public Works & Sustainability

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Do you have the desire to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and diverse community? Join a collaborative workforce committed to serving the City of Irvine.

Salary Range:
$197,974.40–$302,099.20

Annually

About the Opportunity:

Irvine’s leadership believes passionately that to be a truly effective organization capable of living out its mission, the City must always start with a focus on people.  We are seeking an accomplished leader to serve as the next Director of Public Works and Sustainability!
 
To learn more about this opportunity, please see the Director of Public Works and Sustainability brochure.
 
To be considered for this position, please complete an online application in Workday, attach your resume, and cover letter. This recruitment may be open through September 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Interested applicants should submit their application as soon as possible. This recruitment may close at any time prior to September 8 without notice.

Supplemental Information:

THE CITY & COMMUNITY

The City of Irvine is a Charter City, operating under a Council/Manager form of government. Its nine departments include Administrative Services, City Manager’s Office, City Clerk’s Office, Communications & Engagement, Community Development, Community & Library Services, Human Resources, Public Safety, and Public Works & Sustainability. Since its incorporation in 1971, Irvine has become a nationally recognized City, with a population of approximately 318,000 that spans 66 square miles and is recognized as one of America’s safest and most successfully master-planned urban communities.

In 2021, Irvine was the fastest-growing city in California and is now the 13th-largest City in the State by population. Irvine is home to more than 20,000 businesses and several robust industry clusters, including life sciences, information technology, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and digital arts and media. Top-rated educational institutions like UC Irvine, an enterprising business atmosphere, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion all contribute to Irvine’s high quality of life. This family-friendly city features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields, and dedicated open space and is the home to the Great Park. Other notable attractions include the Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine Barclay Theatre, and Bommer Canyon Preserve. 

ONE IRVINE

To be successful in Irvine, an individual needs to have an authentic interest in teamwork and must be able to get excited about our One Irvine operating model. Through that model, we’ve established the following key operational framework:

• We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life.

• We have one focus to differentiate ourselves by maintaining an intense focus on establishing Irvine as a learning organization that will serve as a launching pad for people, ideas, programs, and careers.

• We are One Irvine through embrace of a team-oriented approach by living our values every day.

Of primary importance for our One Irvine operating model is our values structure, which serves as an articulation of the behaviors that we expect from all members of our team. Those values include humility, innovation, empathy, passion, and integrity.

Irvine is home to more than 318,000 residents, 20,000 businesses, and 275,000 jobs across a wide variety of industries. For over 20 years, it’s been ranked as the safest U.S. city with a population of over 250,000, based on FBI data. The City continues to stand out for its park system and was voted the 2nd best in the nation. There are 24 community parks, 39 neighborhood parks, 81 athletic fields, and 189 sports courts in the City, plus more than 472 miles of on and off-street bike trails. It’s also home to the Great Park, where 500 acres of park space have been developed, and nearly 300 additional acres are in progress.  With 16,000 acres of preserved open space, more than one-third of the City, Irvine protects some of California’s most beautiful and biologically diverse landscapes and continues to prioritize climate sustainability and action.

The Process
The selection process will include an examination and a background investigation prior to appointment. This recruitment may establish or supplement an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.

Benefits Package

The City of Irvine offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. Click here to view the benefits available for this position.

Your Team

The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine’s five values of Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine by embracing of a team-oriented approach and living our values every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation. To contact Human Resources, please call 949-724-6067 or email [email protected].

E-Verify

The City of Irvine participates in E-Verify. In compliance with federal law, all employees must provide verification of identity and employment authorization at the time of hire. For additional information, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices.