Director of Public Works

Job Description:

Director of Public Works

Description

Job Summary

Mono County is seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking professional to serve as its next Public Works Director. The new Director must bring exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to foster positive, effective working relationships, setting the tone at the top, so employees feel valued, connected, and part of a shared team and vision.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Positive Interpersonal Skills
• A proven track record of collaboration across departments and agencies; a person who operates effectively within political confines, and can effectively direct, manage, and lead a team of experienced Division heads.
• Considerable expertise in leadership including team building, motivation, and work prioritization to implement Department goals and objectives.
• Possession of an open and transparent communication style which inspires confidence and creates a healthy and supportive work culture and environment.
• A Hands-on Management Style
• Demonstrated experience developing creative and innovative solutions to administrative, management and fiscal challenges.
• Lead in a manner that enables staff to grow, feel included and valued in decision-making.
• Project Management leadership
• Understanding of the current processes relating to California and Federal transportation funding.
• Extensive knowledge of operation and maintenance of public works projects including related Federal and State Laws.
• Ability to manage team workload and move m along for multiple projects simultaneously.

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This recruitment will remain open through the posted closing date. The anticipated process will include:

• Application review and screening
  
• One virtual panel interview (April 1st)
  
• One in-person panel interview (April 6th)
  

About the County

Mono County is a rural region with a dynamic community of 13,000 residents located in the eastern side of California’s Sierra Nevada range. Development is increasing in the area due to the consistent growth of the town of Mammoth Lakes. Known as “California’s Great Beyond” this natural playground offers a complete range of amenities and activities making it an ideal place to live and work. Enjoy fine shops, restaurants, and cafes. Snowboard, ski, or bike down mountain trails, fish for trout, explore the backcountry, play a round of golf, relax in soothing hot springs, or paddle a kayak along the shores of Mono Lake.

The town of Mammoth Lakes is the most populated region of Mono County, hosting Mammoth Mountain Ski area and various resort-community amenities. On the quieter side, June Lake, Lee Vining, Bridgeport, Walker, Coleville, Chalfant, and Benton offer a more rural atmosphere, unlimited outdoor adventures, and small-town charm.

Why Mono County ?
Mono County offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through public service while enjoying an exceptional quality of life. As a small, collaborative county organization, employees work closely with leadership, take on diverse responsibilities, and see the direct results of their work in the community.

What employees value about working at Mono County: Employees appreciate Mono County’s location and lifestyle benefits, strong benefits package (including CalPERS retirement and health coverage), collaborative teams, and the opportunity to make a direct impact in public service. Our smaller, close-knit work environment fosters meaningful connections and supports work-life balance.

Mono County, California’s Eastern Sierra

Benefits Highlights

Mono County offers a generous benefits package including:

• Retirement: CalPERS retirement
• 457/401(a) with a 5% match no vesting
• Medical: CalPERS health plans (County pays 95% of Gold and 80% of platinum plans)
• Dental & Vision-100% paid by the County
• Generous Paid Holidays (16 days)
• Vacation
  • New hire: 15 days annually
  • After 10 years of service: 17 days annually
  • After 15 years of service: 19 days annually
  • After 20 years of service: 20 days annually

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Additional Information

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

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited US college or university, in planning, engineering, public or business administration, public works management or related field and (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public agency management, program and budgetary planning.
• Extensive experience in the direction and leadership of a public works agency.
• Extensive experience in the administration of a high-profile, politically influenced organization.
• Extensive engineering experience in planning, development, construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and other transportation facilities.
• Extensive experience in the planning, development, construction and maintenance of public works facilities such as solid waste systems, storm water systems, wastewater treatment systems or public water systems.
• Five (5) years or more in a management or supervisory position relating to the management of public infrastructure or other public utilities.
• Five (5) years or more in a position overseeing the management of passenger vehicle fleets, law enforcement and/or emergency medical fleets, and heavy equipment.
• Advanced educational training in public administration, civil engineering, environmental engineering, or business administration.

Closing Date/Time: 3/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$164,574.07 - $200,040.81 Annually