Public Works Director - Strategic City Infrastructure Leader

CalOpps; California; Presencial; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

CalPERS retirement

Health, dental, vision and life保险

Vacation leave accrual

Sick leave

Executive leave

Life insurance

Descripción de la vacante

CalOpps in Marysville, California seeks a Public Works Director to provide executive direction, strategic leadership, and management of the Public Works Department, including capital improvements and maintenance programs.

Reporting to the City Manager, the Director oversees Engineering, Streets, Parks and Recreation, Facilities, Wastewater, and Storm Water, coordinates with city departments and agencies, ensures compliance, and guides staff toward measurable results.

Formación

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar major.
• Licenses: Possess valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Incumbents must have a minimum of three (3) years of managerial experience directly involving municipal services such as public works, public utilities, capital improvement project management, parks maintenance and management, and/or street and facilities maintenance.

Responsabilidades

• Provide executive direction, strategic leadership, and management of the Public Works Department.
• Plan, organize, direct, review and manage all department activities and functions including Engineering, Parks and Recreation, Streets, Public Facilities, Wastewater Treatment/Sewage, and Storm Water Management.
• Coordinate departmental activities with other City departments and outside agencies; ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, and codes; supervise staff and participate in the City’s Executive Team.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Public works knowledge

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Grant procurement

Relationship building

Educación

Engineering degree or related field

CA Professional Engineer registration

Descripción del empleo

Public Works Director (20623635) job at CalOpps. California.

Location

526 C St Marysville, 95901

Description

The City of Marysvilleis seeking qualified candidates for the position of aPublic Works Director;this recruitment will fill 1 vacancy and create an eligible list.

Reporting directly to the City Manager, this position is responsible for executive direction, strategic leadership, and management of the Public Works Department, including City maintenance workers and capital improvement projects.

As the principal administrator of the Public Works Department, the Director; plans, organizes, directs, reviews and manages all department activities and functions including Engineering, Parks and Recreation, Streets, Public Facilities, Wastewater Treatment/Sewage, and Storm Water Management.

The Director also coordinates departmental activities with other City departments, outside agencies, community groups and individuals; and provides highly complex professional advice and support to the City Manager and City Council; assures department compliance with and enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and codes;manages and supervises staff; serves as a member of the City’s Executive Team.

REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education and Certification

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar major.

Licenses: Possess valid California Class C Driver’s License.

Experience

Incumbents must have a minimum of three (3) years of managerial experience directly involving municipal services such as public works, public utilities, capital improvement project management, parks maintenance and management, and/or street and facilities maintenance.

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Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a confident, innovative and forward-thinking leader that has exceptional management, interpersonal, and communication skills. The candidate will have an accomplished background with an understanding of public works operations, engineering design, and construction management practices, as well as knowledge of the planning and development process. The new Director must be personable and able to forge key relationships with other Department Heads, a variety of public agencies, civic leaders, regional stakeholders and the business community. The Director will be politically astute while remaining apolitical.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of or ability to obtain registration as a professional civil engineer in the State of California is desired.
• Construction experience in management and/or design.
• A multi-tasker with strong project management skills and innovative solutions to sometimes tough municipal and infrastructure challenges.
• A successful track record in soliciting and receiving grants from federal, state, local, and non-profit sources would be well received.
• Ability to nurture and develop meaningful relationships with community stakeholders and regional partners.
• An authentic and genuine leader who is confident yet down to earth.
• An engaging personality with an ability to listen and chart a course of action with measurable results and limited resources.

Benefits

The City offers a generous variety of benefits for its unrepresentedemployees including CalPERS retirement; health, dental vision and life insurance.

City pays 90% of medical insurance premiums, dental and vision insurance.

VacationLeave starts at an accrual of 10hours per month.

Sick Leave accruesat 8 hours per month.

After the first month, 80 hours of Executive Leave.

The City pays the premiums on a $100,000 Life Insurance policy, Short term disability and Long term disability plans.

13 paid holidays each year.

The City participates in the CalPERS retirement system. "Classic" participants will be enrolled in the 2% @ 55 plan. New participants will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan. Employees must pay the full employee share based on the plan in which they are enrolled.

Special Instructions

Engineers, public administrators, construction professionals interested in this position should submit a one page cover letter and resume via email: [e-mail], SUBJECT: Marysville California

This position will be open until filled,with an initial review of applications beginning May 29, 2025.

Each candidate’s background will be evaluated on the basis of information submitted at the time of application, and qualified candidates will participate in a preliminary phone interview. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview process.Only the names of the most-qualified candidates who pass the panel interview process will consideredfor final selection.

Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to [e-mail] [e-mail]. The City of Marysville is not responsible for failure of internet forms or email transmission in submitting your application. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources by emailing [e-mail].

Recruitment Contact

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