Director of Public Works

First Review will be on August 26, 2026

Open until Filled

To be considered for this position, please attach the following to your application:

•  D.M.V. printout (Not older than 3 months)

• Bachelor's Degree (from an accredited college or university with a major in public works, business or public administration, Engineering, or related field, required.

• Resume

• Letter of Interest

• 5 Professional References 

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. 

include the following: 

Disclaimer- This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed.  In other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.
• Provides professional staff assistance, technical support, and advice to the City Manager and other department heads. 
• Drafts correspondence in response to public inquiries; monitor department program activities for compliance.
• Prepares staff analysis and reports on various projects and programs. 
• Estimates department revenues and expenditures associated with grants and contracts.
• Reviews, researches, develops, prepares and administers department budget,
• Develops and recommends fee schedules for various funds.
• Prepares specifications for projects and equipment.
• Implements Federal and State Mandates.
• Administers the timely preparation of mandatory annual reports to the Federal, State, and other agencies.
• Assures safe storage of volatile material that meet State OSHA requirements and regulations.
• Prepares periodic reports as requested.
• Researches and pursues funding opportunities.
• Prepares, reviews, and recommends award of Request for Proposals (RFPs) for a variety of Public Works projects.
• Performs a variety of other duties as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of PC’s and related software.
• Principles practices, and programs related to municipal public works administration. 
• Administrative principles and methods of goal setting and program development.
• Principles, practices, and procedures in municipal budgeting, public administration and municipal management.
• Organization and management practices.
• Funding sources applicable to program and service development.
• Methods and techniques of administrative data gathering and analysis.
• Principles and practices of contract administration and evaluation. 
• Supervisory principles and practices. 
• Use of oral and written English.
• Mathematical and statistical analysis and theory.
• Principles and practices of record keeping.

Skilled in:   

• Planning, organizing, administering, and coordinating a variety of public works maintenance and services, and assigning and directing the work of staff
• Providing skilled analytical and management staff support to the City Manager. 
• Reading, interpreting, and applying complex procedures, policies, rules and regulations.
• Negotiating and representing City interests. 
• Preparing clear, accurate, and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. 
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Communicating with employees, the public, and representatives of other agencies.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Operate a PC and related software
• Maintain effective working relationships
• Plan, organize and direct the activities of several units engaged in a variety of Public Works and City services to an international community.
• Devise and operate effective internal auditing procedures. 
• Oversee comprehensive planning, building, and City development programs. 
• Organize, assign, direct, review and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Assess and evaluate situations and make recommendations.
• Communicate in oral and written English. 
• Represent the City in meetings with representative of public and private organizations and the public. 
• Physically be present at the worksite to ensure proper staffing levels.
• Be consistent in reporting on time and working full workdays and workweeks.

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

• 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.