Job Opportunity

Director of Public Works
Orange County

Date Posted:

April 1, 2020

Salary:

$125,153.60 – $237,348.80 Annually

Placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and internal parity with other executive level directors.  Future salary increases and reduction in employee retirement contributions may be given per CEO discretion.  This position serves at the pleasure of the CEO.

Description:

The County of Orange has a challenging opportunity for a highly motivated and dynamic leader with the experience and expertise to manage and direct the OC Public Works Department.  Under the direction of the County Executive Officer (CEO), the Director is directly responsible for the administration and day-to-day operations of a department of approximately 930 dedicated employees with an operating budget of roughly $500 million and a 7-year capital improvement program of $800 million.  The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through efficient delivery and maintenance of public works infrastructure, planning, and development services.

Reporting to, and serving at the pleasure of, the CEO, the Director will work with a diverse group of professional disciplines with a wide variety of backgrounds and must be comfortable interacting with staff to inspire, motivate, and empower them to achieve established Departmental and County goals.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be an experienced, organized, decisive, and innovative leader with the highest degree of integrity, leadership, and professionalism, as well as strong interpersonal skills, and excellent judgment.  The Director must be capable of working effectively and communicating diplomatically with County elected officials, staff, labor organizations, residents, citizen and business groups, regulatory bodies, developers, contractors, and other governmental agencies.  The Director will possess strong competencies in leadership, communication and strategic management.  

Click here to view the full recruitment brochure.

Qualifications:

Five or more years of experience directing, overseeing, or managing operations in a public works, engineering, or other highly technical environment is required.  In addition, a degree in engineering, business, planning, construction, or public administration is desired.  Registration as a Civil Engineer in California is desired but not required.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates click here to apply and attach your resume to the online application.

Filing Deadline:

Friday, April 17, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

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