Assistant Director – Public Works

Tuolumne County Public Works is seeking an exceptional leader, who under administrative direction of Public Works Director, assists in planning, organizing, managing and providing administrative direction and oversight for all activities and functions for the Facilities and Solid Waste divisions within the Public Works Department; fosters cooperative working relationships among County departments and with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies  and  various public and private  groups;  provides  highly  responsible  and  complex  professional  assistance to the Public Works Director in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.

The County of Tuolumne Department of Public Works is committed to enhancing the quality of life for residents and travelers by ensuring safe and reliable infrastructure. With a dedicated team of 60 professionals, the department operates with a focus on public service and efficiency.The department manages a comprehensive range of responsibilities through its 13 distinct budgets, totaling approximately $30 million for the current fiscal year. Its divisions include: 

• Engineering: Oversees planning and execution of infrastructure projects, including securing millions in grants annually for bridge and roadway improvements.
•  Road Maintenance: Maintains 610 miles of County roads including routine maintenance, emergency response, seasonal work, and safety and signage.
•  Fleet Services: Provides maintenance and repair services for all County vehicles except those used by Fire services.
•  Business: Manages the administrative and financial aspects of the department.
•  Survey/GIS: Handles surveying and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support planning and development.
•  Solid Waste: Oversees the management of two closed landfills and three transfer stations, ensuring proper waste disposal and environmental compliance.
•  Airports: Manages two airports, including three runways and 83 hangars, covering over 400 acres of land.
•  Facilities: Maintains and cleans all County buildings and infrastructure.

Together, these divisions work to maintain and improve the county’s infrastructure, supporting both local needs and broader regional development.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, public administration, business administration, environmental science, or related field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible management level experience in the public sector. A Master’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, business administration, environmental science, or related field is highly desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
• Registration as a Civil Engineer with the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is desirable.