Director of Public Works

Kings County

Post Date

November 26, 2025

Closing Date

January 12, 2026

Salary

$144,000-$204,000 (Annually)

Description

The County of Kings invites applications for the position of Director of Public Works. This executive-level position offers an outstanding opportunity for a proven leader to oversee a broad range of critical County services, including Administrations, Roads and Bridges, Parks and Grounds, Fleet Management, Building Maintenance, and Engineering. Under the administrative direction of the County Executive Officer, the Director provides strategic leadership, policy guidance, and operational oversight to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality public works programs that support the County’s infrastructure, public spaces, and long-term sustainability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional management, communication, and collaboration skills, with a commitment to public service, innovation, and organizational excellence.

MANAGEMENT LEVEL I BENEFITS

This position includes Management Group I benefits, which features CalPERS retirement (plan and tier placement determined at benefits selection) and fully paid PPO health, dental, vision, and chiropractic insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Employees are also eligible for the Deferred Compensation Plan, with the County contributing one dollar for every three dollars contributed by the employee, up to $3,500 per year. Vacation accrual ranges from 12 to 20 days per year, based on years of service, and the County Executive Officer may authorize an adjusted accrual rate for employees hired from other public agencies to reflect prior service. In addition, this position includes 80 hours of management leave (pro rated upon hire date), which may be cashed out at the employee’s option. Employees receive 11.5 scheduled paid holidays per year, plus an additional 3.5 days when the County participates in holiday closures, and 10 to 12 days of accrued sick leave per year with unlimited accrual. Other benefits include $50,000 term life insurance and access to the onsite Health Center Monday through Friday for employees and eligible dependents, without the need to use sick or other leave for personal appointments. Uniform allowances and longevity pay is available for safety classifications after 5, 10, and 15 years of service.

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For complete benefit details, please see Section V of the Salary Resolution.

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Qualifications

Education:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in engineering, public administration, business administration or a closely related field.

Experience:

Five (5) years of supervisory or administrative experience in a major public works setting which has included program planning, development, budget preparation and analysis, and administration.

Certifications:

Possession of registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California.