Deputy Director – Transportation and Operations
Are you ready to help lead the future of transportation in Sonoma County?
Step into a leadership role with Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI) as our next Deputy Director – Transportation and Operations!
Bring your expertise to the projects that keep our community moving, make a lasting impact, and lead the way in fostering a safe, sustainable community through innovation and responsible stewardship.
The Deputy Director-Transportation and Operations (Deputy Director) oversees the day-to-day functions of several operational divisions, including integrated waste services (landfill and composting oversight), transit, the airport, water systems, and fleet operations. This role collaborates closely with the Director and fellow Deputy Directors to establish priorities, allocate resources, and advance key departmental initiatives. It also leads strategic planning, policy development, and the implementation of departmental goals related to transportation and operational services. As an executive leader, the Deputy Director provides guidance on strategic, financial, and operational matters that impact department-wide functions, including transit service delivery and funding strategies. The role works collaboratively with the Director, County leadership, the Board of Supervisors, the County Executive Office, city managers, and refuse personnel across all nine cities on high-impact and policy-sensitive issues.
The Deputy Director – Transportation and Operations will also:
• Provide executive-level oversight of landfill operations, including management of contracted landfill operator and ensuring performance, compliance, and coordination with County priorities
• Oversee major initiatives including landfill expansion, composting facility operations, and development of mitigation banking programs
• Oversee and coordinate water systems management, including rate-setting, regulatory compliance, stakeholder coordination, and management of contracts for operations and maintenance of multiple County water systems
• Lead and coordinate debris management and debris removal operations in response to major events such as winter storms, wildfires, and other debris-generating incidents, including coordination with landfill operations, FEMA, Cal OES, and consultants.
• Collaboratively work with solid waste stakeholders across the County, including all nine cities through the Zero Waste Joint Powers Authority (JPA), to develop, negotiate, and implement agreements governing solid waste flow
• Represent the County in regional solid waste policy discussions and helps shape long-term system strategies in coordination with partner jurisdictions
What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:
• Hybrid Telework – A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• Salary Advancement – A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off – Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• Staff Development/Wellness – Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions – 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement – County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement – A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Incentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation – 3% of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee contribution
• Paid Parental Leave – May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Additional Benefits – Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
• Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
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*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.