Public Works Assistant Director - Lead City Infrastructure

City of Stockton; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Stockton’s Public Works Department seeks an experienced Assistant Director to lead planning, policy development, and program administration. This senior role directs division heads, shapes long-range capital and operating plans, and represents the department in council and interagency settings.

The incumbent will require eight years in public works with five in supervision, a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, and a valid California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in a major public works setting.
• Five years in a supervisory capacity with program planning, development and administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, work standards and departmental administrative policies and procedures; assists with the preparation and administration of the department's budget.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs through subordinate supervisors, assigned public works functions of the City.
• Consults and works closely with the City Council, City Manager, and other City departments and a variety of public and private organizations in developing programs and implementing projects to solve problems related to public works issues.
• Directs and supervises assigned division heads regarding staff development and employee relations; provides for the election, work review and professional development of staff.
• Determines priorities, reviews staff work and directs the development of management systems to evaluate policies and operating procedures for overall effectiveness.

Skills

Program management

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Budgeting software

MS Office

Job description

The City of Stockton’s Public Works Department seeks an experienced Assistant Director to lead planning, policy development, and program administration. This senior role directs division heads, shapes long-range capital and operating plans, and represents the department in council and interagency settings.

The incumbent will require eight years in public works with five in supervision, a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, and a valid California driver’s license.