Deputy Director, Public Works - Transportation & Admin

City of Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Berkeley is seeking a strategic Deputy Director of Public Works – Transportation & Administration to lead the Administrative and Fiscal Services, Transportation Division, and the new Measure FF division. The role directs four direct reports and about 80 staff, managing an operating budget of $25 million and a multi-year capital program exceeding $150 million.

The ideal candidate will bring deep municipal transportation and parking management expertise, strong financial stewardship,

Qualifications

• Education: Equivalent to graduation from college/university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, planning, architecture, landscape architecture, environmental science, forestry, horticulture, civil/electrical/mechanical engineering or related field providing administrative knowledge.
• Experience: Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in Public Works or municipal administration, including at least three (3) years supervisory of professional and technical staff.
• Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Desired: Advanced degree and/or experience in contract administration in a municipal/public agency setting, and experience working with community organizations.

Skills

Municipal transportation

Financial management

Leadership

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field

Job description

The City of Berkeley is seeking a strategic Deputy Director of Public Works – Transportation & Administration to lead the Administrative and Fiscal Services, Transportation Division, and the new Measure FF division. The role directs four direct reports and about 80 staff, managing an operating budget of $25 million and a multi-year capital program exceeding $150 million.

The ideal candidate will bring deep municipal transportation and parking management expertise, strong financial stewardship,