Deputy Director of Public Works

THE POSITION
The Deputy Director of the Public Works Agency plays a critical leadership role overseeing the Roads and Engineering Divisions. This position is responsible for the planning, execution, and oversight of major infrastructure projects, public works programs, and disaster recovery initiatives. Working under the general direction of the Agency Director, the Deputy Director provides strategic direction, operational oversight, and interdepartmental coordination to ensure efficient service delivery, regulatory compliance, and community engagement. The role also serves as Acting Director in the Director’s absence and represents the agency in meetings with officials, stakeholders, and the public. This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next six (6) months.

• Oversees the preparation of solicitation documents for construction projects, manages the bid process including pre-bid conferences and site walk-throughs, responds to bidder inquiries, and administers construction contracts, including budgeting and assisting with regulatory permitting.
• Supervises consultant contracts for public works services, monitors project performance, and ensures departmental processes comply with contract provisions and standards.
• Coordinates with consultants, staff engineers, and other stakeholders to guide the preparation of plans and specifications for public works projects
• Identifies alternative funding sources, coordinates grant and loan applications, secures funding, monitors expenditures, and tracks project outcomes.

  The ideal candidate is a dynamic and strategic leader with a proven track record of managing complex public infrastructure programs and leading multidisciplinary teams. With experience in civil engineering, public works administration, or municipal project delivery, this individual brings deep technical expertise and exceptional communication skills. They possess a collaborative leadership style and the ability to navigate regulatory environments, manage large budgets, and deliver projects that align with community and organizational goals. The ideal candidate is results driven, adaptable, and dedicated to mentoring staff, fostering interdepartmental cooperation, and upholding the highest standards of public service.

   

The ideal candidate is a dynamic and strategic leader with a proven track record of managing complex public infrastructure programs and leading multidisciplinary teams. With experience in civil engineering, public works administration, or municipal project delivery, this individual brings deep technical expertise and exceptional communication skills. They possess a collaborative leadership style and the ability to navigate regulatory environments, manage large budgets, and deliver projects that align with community and organizational goals. The ideal candidate is results driven, adaptable, and dedicated to mentoring staff, fostering interdepartmental cooperation, and upholding the highest standards of public service.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional and management experience including three years of supervisory and administrative responsibility. 
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, planning civil engineering or related field is desirable. 
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.
• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional civil engineer or Professional Land Surveyor in the State of California is desirable.