Director, Watershed Protection & Public Works

Ymfphilly; California; On-site; USD 170,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Vacation/annual leave

Job summary

County of Ventura is seeking a Director of Watershed Protection to lead a four-division team with an $86 million budget and ~130 staff. You will drive long-range planning, program development, and capital projects while engaging with elected officials, management, and the community.

The ideal candidate demonstrates collaborative leadership, results orientation, and experience overseeing large, complex public works initiatives. Lean Six Sigma experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and two years managing division at Deputy Director level or Senior Engineering Manager level.
• CA PE registration or eligibility with 18 months to obtain CA registration.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage an annual operating budget of $86 million and ~130 employees across four divisions.
• Provide long-range planning, program development, and capital projects leadership.
• Collaborate with elected officials, appointed officials, and the community; navigate political environments.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Continuous Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license (CA) or eligibility

Job description

County of Ventura is seeking a Director of Watershed Protection to lead a four-division team with an $86 million budget and ~130 staff. You will drive long-range planning, program development, and capital projects while engaging with elected officials, management, and the community.

The ideal candidate demonstrates collaborative leadership, results orientation, and experience overseeing large, complex public works initiatives. Lean Six Sigma experience is desirable.