DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING

Careers In Government, Inc.; Marysville (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers In Government, Inc. is seeking an experienced leader for a Senior Civil Engineering/Management role in Marysville, CA. The ideal candidate will manage engineering teams and public works functions, lead CIP projects, and ensure alignment with county priorities.

Strong budgeting, contract oversight, and stakeholder engagement are essential. Minimum qualifications include a CA-licensed Civil Engineer with a Bachelor's in civil engineering (Master’s preferred) and five years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, surveying, or closely related field and five (5) years of professional experience in design/construction of roads, bridges and related Public Works facilities, floodplain management and municipal stormwater program general permit compliance with two (2) years in a management capacity.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and additional years of management experience in civil engineering in a public agency.
• Licenses: CA Class C driver’s license within ten days; CA Civil Engineer registration; ongoing PD/CE requirements.
• Special requirements: background check with Live Scan, DMV printout, statements of economic interest; disaster service duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams and public works functions.
• Oversee CIP planning, project design, and land development.
• Support strategic planning and align projects with county priorities.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and infrastructure projects.
• Present technical information to varied audiences and build agency partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Public works leadership

Budget management

Contract management

Communication

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

The ideal candidate:

• Strong leadership experience managing engineering teams and public works functions
• Expertise in Capital Improvement Programs (CIP), project design, and land development
• Ability to support strategic planning and align projects with County priorities
• Excellent judgment, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Clear communicator, able to present technical information to varied audiences
• Provides expert technical guidance in civil engineering and development review
• Builds effective partnerships with agencies, contractors, and stakeholders
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and infrastructure projects
• Commitment to public service and delivering high-quality community outcomes

Qualifications

The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below.While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.

Education and Experience:

MINIMUM: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in civil engineering, surveying, or closely related field and five (5) years of professional experience in the design and/or construction of roads, bridges and related Public Works facilities, floodplain management and municipal stormwater program general permit compliance which has included two (2) years in a management capacity.

PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and additional years of management experience in civil engineering in a public agency.

Licenses and Certification:

• Possess a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment and maintain throughout employment.
• Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California.
• Maintain professional development and continuing education activities for valid certification as required by the position.

Special Requirements:

• Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which may include Live Scan fingerprinting and credit check prior to hire.
• DMV printout prior to hire.
• Must file statements of economic interest with the Yuba County Clerk/Recorder.
• Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

This position is classified as an Non Represented Management role.