Assistant Director of Public Works

County of Imperial; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Imperial seeks an experienced civil engineer to supervise and assist in the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Division within the Public Works Department. Under the direction of the Director of Public Works, you will plan, organize, and support departmental tasks and prepare presentations for commissions and groups.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, five years of progressive engineering and management experience, and a valid California Professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with five years of engineering and management experience.
• Valid California Driver’s License; may need to drive own vehicle with liability insurance as per Vehicle Code.
• Pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting may be required for background check.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and assist in day-to-day operations of the Department; primary responsibility in administration of the Engineering Division.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to commissions and groups.
• Assist in oversight of the department’s divisions and special districts; assume operations in absence of the Public Works Director.

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) – CA Civil Engineer

Job description

Under the direction of the Director of Public Works, plan, organize, and assist in the day to day-to-day operations of the Department, with primary responsibility in the administration of the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department; prepare and deliver presentations to a variety of commissions and groups; assist in the oversight of the department’s divisions and special districts; assumes responsibility for Department operations in the absence of the Public Works Director.

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and five years of increasingly responsible engineering and management experience.

Valid California Driver’s License. Registration as a Professional Engineer licensed by the State of California as a Civil Engineer.

A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per Vehicle Code VC § 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

This position may require pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.

The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call [phone] or call California Relay Service at 7-1-1.

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About Imperial County: Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County’s eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.