Public Works Deputy Director: Strategy & Operations

City of Palmdale; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Palmdale is seeking a Deputy Director for Public Works to support the Director in planning, policy development, and department management. This role requires coordinating with City departments and public agencies to advance department priorities and sustainable city objectives.

The position entails leading budget development, staff supervision, and strategic planning, with responsibilities spanning program oversight, reporting, and interdepartmental collaboration.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, construction management, public administration or related field. A Master's degree or California Professional Civil Engineering license is highly desirable.
• Experience: Six years of progressively responsible experience with 3 years supervisory or management experience in an applicable field.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional-level support to the Director in planning, development, and administration of Department policies, procedures and services.
• Lead in development and administration of the department's annual budget; forecast staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor expenditures and adjust as needed.
• Assist in training, motivating, and directing department personnel; evaluate work and provide coaching and discipline as necessary.
• Assign projects, review methods, and meet with staff to resolve problems; interpret policies and regulations for staff.
• Make presentations to City committees and Council; participate in management team addressing city concerns.

Job description

City of Palmdale is seeking a Deputy Director for Public Works to support the Director in planning, policy development, and department management. This role requires coordinating with City departments and public agencies to advance department priorities and sustainable city objectives.

The position entails leading budget development, staff supervision, and strategic planning, with responsibilities spanning program oversight, reporting, and interdepartmental collaboration.