Deputy Director of Public Works – Transportation & Administration

City of Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Berkeley in California seeks a strategic Deputy Director of Public Works – Transportation & Administration to lead Administrative and Fiscal Services, the Transportation Division, and the Measure FF division.

The role oversees about 80 indirect staff and a $25M operating budget with a 5-year capital program of over $150M, driving multimodal transportation improvements and strengthening departmental operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Administrative and Fiscal Services, the Transportation Division, and the Measure FF division.
• Oversee four direct reports and approximately 80 indirect staff with a $25M annual operating budget and a $150M+ 5-year capital program.
• Advance multimodal transportation improvements and guide critical infrastructure investments while strengthening departmental operations and financial management.

Job description

Deputy Director of Public Works – Transportation & Administration

City of Berkeley, California

The City of Berkeley, California, seeks a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader to serve as Deputy Director of Public Works – Transportation & Administration (Deputy Director). Newly established as part of a strategic realignment of responsibilities within the Public Works Department, this position provides dedicated leadership for Administrative and Fiscal Services, the Transportation Division, and the recently created Measure FF division, strengthening coordination and supporting the continued success of these essential service areas. Overseeing four direct reports, approximately 80 indirect staff, and an annual operating budget of $25M and 5-year capital program of over $150M, the Deputy Director advances multimodal transportation improvements, guides critical infrastructure investments, and enhances departmental operations and financial management. The ideal candidate brings expertise in municipal transportation, parking management, financial management, and organizational leadership, along with political acumen to navigate complex challenges and serve a highly engaged community.

Salary and Benefits

This position will receive an annual salary of $171,066.90 – $246,075.23 DOE/DOQ, PLUS an attractive benefits package.