Deputy Director

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE 

The Department of Public Works supports the Board of Supervisors’ goals and priorities of enhancing community infrastructure and effective delivery of public services. Public Works achieves this through six major operating divisions Administration, Engineering, Survey, Development Services, Heavy Equipment Shop and Operations/Roads. The Department strives to be the leading Public Works Department through innovative stewardship of infrastructure and environment.

The ideal candidate is an experienced public works professional with exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and project management skills. The desired individual will be flexible and able to quickly build credibility and positive relationships. The Public Works Department is a team-orientated environment that focuses on overall department progress. The Deputy Director will serve as a mentor and develop and encourage staff to make decisions.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: June 15, 2026
Oral Examination: June 22, 2026 – June 26, 2026

THE POSITION 

Under direction of the Public Works Director with limited supervision the Deputy Director will assist in planning and directing the activities of the Public Works Development Services Division, which provides design standards, encroachment and transportation permits, off-site development standards, inspections, stormwater mandate enforcement, flood control responsibilities for the county, traffic studies and traffic control plan checks.

To learn more about the Department of Public Works, https://www.stancounty.com/publicworks/

For the full job description and to apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stanislaus/jobs/5317539/deputy-director-of-public-works?keywords=deputy&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

 

KNOWLEDGE 

• Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources;
• Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models;
• Building and Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of structures such as highways and roads;
• Law and Government: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
  

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Team Building: Coordinate the efforts of several teams, divisions, departments, agencies, utility companies, or consultants to successfully deliver a project on schedule within budget;
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions;
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one;
• Management of Personnel Resources: Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job;
• Accountability: Exercise responsibility, take initiative, independently analyze and use prudent judgment in solving higher-level issues and problems;
• Written Expression: The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, and
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible management experience in the planning, design, and delivery of engineering services, including utilities, street design, and/or traffic operations. Three (3) of the five (5) years must be at the senior management level or above.

Proof of Professional Engineer Certification will be required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call (209) 525-4130 to make other arrangements before 5:00 pm on the final filing date. Failure to submit proof will result in disqualification.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the “Duties” section of the online application.

• Five (5) years of experience in land development, subdivision map act and/or traffic engineering OR
• Five (5) years of local government agency experience in Public Works