DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING

Job Description:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING

Description

Job Summary

The ideal candidate:

• Strong leadership experience managing engineering teams and public works functions
• Expertise in Capital Improvement Programs (CIP), project design, and land development
• Ability to support strategic planning and align projects with County priorities
• Excellent judgment, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Clear communicator, able to present technical information to varied audiences
• Provides expert technical guidance in civil engineering and development review
• Builds effective partnerships with agencies, contractors, and stakeholders
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and infrastructure projects
• Commitment to public service and delivering high-quality community outcomes

Examples of Duties

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Qualifications

The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below.While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.

Education and Experience:
MINIMUM: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in civil engineering, surveying, or closely related field and five (5) years of professional experience in the design and/or construction of roads, bridges and related Public Works facilities, floodplain management and municipal stormwater program general permit compliance which has included two (2) years in a management capacity.
PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and additional years of management experience in civil engineering in a public agency.
Licenses and Certification:

• Possess a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment and maintain throughout employment.
• Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California.
• Maintain professional development and continuing education activities for valid certification as required by the position.

Special Requirements:

• Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which may include Live Scan fingerprinting and credit check prior to hire.
• DMV printout prior to hire.
• Must file statements of economic interest with the Yuba County Clerk/Recorder.
• Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

This position is classified as an Non Represented Management role.

For a comprehensive listing of benefits associated with this position, please click here .

Closing Date/Time: 5/15/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$134,004.00 - $174,216.00 Annually