Director of Public Works

4 weeks ago

Tehama, California, United States Tehama County, CA Full time
Salary: $153,219.00 - $186,239.00 Annually
Location : Tehama County, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00042
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 02/11/2025
Closing Date: 3/14/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
Click here to learn more about the Tehama County Public Works Department

About the Position:
Under the administrative direction of the Chief Administrator and the Board of Supervisors, the incumbent directs and supervises the administrative, transportation planning, engineering, and the overall operational functions of the County's Department of Public Works. This is a department head position; responsible for fiscal management including preparing and administering the annual department budget, as well as monitoring and approving budget expenditures. The incumbent formulates and implements department organizational structure, policies, procedures, plans and goals.

This is an exciting and diverse opportunity as the incumbent serves as Road Commissioner, County Engineer, Executive Director of the Tehama County Transportation Commission, Executive Director of Tehama County Sanitation District No. 1, and the Executive Director of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District.
Ideal Candidate:
The County is seeking a seasoned and dynamic professional who has outstanding leadership/management abilities and possesses broad experience in all areas of public works. The successful candidate will have thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practices as applied to county public works, including planning, development, design, construction methods, materials, equipment, cost estimating, maintenance, and application to local land development matters and issues. This position requires a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with numerous external stakeholders that include residents, developers, regulatory agencies and surrounding jurisdictions to find solutions to complex issues. As the Director of Public Works, the incumbent will represent the department in a variety of settings, therefore, a high level of communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential.

About the Department :
The vision of the Tehama County Public Works Department is to be a proactive and fully capable, cooperative team which meets all the planning, engineering, operating, maintenance and administrative needs of Tehama County Public Works in a highly competent manner, maintaining a positive work environment where individuals have opportunities for self-improvement and are recognized for their achievements and contributions on behalf of the people of Tehama County. We invite you to join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to improving our community
About the Community:
Nestled in the northern Sacramento Valley, Tehama County lies approximately midway between Sacramento and the Oregon border. The County sits alongside the beautiful Sacramento River and is only 50 miles west of Lassen National Park. Tehama County is the central point of widespread recreation with nearby camping, hunting, fishing, golfing, snow skiing, and boating resources as good as or better than anywhere in California.

Tehama County is home to approximately 64,000 people. In our County's small town atmosphere, you can experience the feeling of knowing your neighbors. Additionally, the mean travel time to work is only 20 minutes and the cost of living in Tehama County is lower than many other places in California.
Examples of Duties
  • Assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of department management personnel; hires/discharges personnel as appropriate. Ensures the provision of adequate staffing levels and staff training as needed.
  • Communicates and advises department staff regarding public concerns, current project activities, planned actions, personnel and staffing needs, purchases and other issues pertaining to department functions.
  • Prepares and administers the annual department budget; monitors and approves budget expenditures.
  • Formulates and implements department organizational structure, policies, procedures, plans and goals.
  • Serves as technical advisor to the Board of Supervisors, other boards, and commissions on public works and land development matters; reviews and presents public works project requests to the Board.
Education, Experience & Licenses

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
  • Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade and graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field. A Masters degree in Public Administration is desirable.
  • Five (5) years of experience in Public Works, Engineering, Construction or other related field with three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

LICENSE & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Requires a valid California driver's license.
  • Requires registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.
  • Possession of a Land Surveyor License issued by the California State Board Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers is desirable.
Recruitment Information
Tehama County is recruiting for one (1) vacancy.

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Director of Public Works, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.

If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact:

Tehama County Personnel Office

530-527-4183 or
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
SALARY:
  • Annual increases based upon negotiated salary within employee's specific contract.
HEALTH:
  • Approximately 80% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision plan is paid by the County (EPO Plan). The plan covers the employee and all eligible dependents at NO ADDITIONAL COST
  • Employee premiums are $234.54 per month as of January 1, 2025 for employee and all eligible dependents.
PAID LEAVES:
  • Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of
    • 240 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (9.23 hours per pay period) for a maximum accrual of 500 hours.
    • 40 hours of Management Leave per year
    • 14 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday
LIFE INSURANCE:
  • Approximately 80% of the premium for a $30,000 life insurance plan for the employee is paid for by the County.
RETIREMENT:
  • A retirement plan through CalPERS.
    • CalPERS Formulas:
      • Classic member = 2% @ 55
      • New Member = 2% @ 62
  • A Deferred Compensation retirement plan option with a County match of up to a maximum of $100 per month.
ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS:
  • Employee Assistance Program: Provided to all employees and employee's family members at no cost.
  • LiveHealth Online: Access to a medical provider 24/7 from the comfort of your home at NO COST
  • Lark: Diabetes Prevention Program
  • Livongo: Diabetes Management Program
  • Hinge Health: Lower Back & Joint Pain Program
  • Carrum Health: Enhanced Surgery Benefits Program
  • Assist to Own: Down Payment Assistance Program
01

What is your highest level of education?
  • Some high school
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Some college
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate
  • None of the above
02

Please indicate the number of years of experience you have in Public Works, Engineering, Construction or other related field.
  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
  • 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
  • 3 years to less than 4 years of experience
  • 4 years to less than 5 years of experience
  • 5 or more years of experience
03

Of your indicated years of experience above, how many of those years were completed in a supervisory capacity?
  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
  • 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
  • 3 or more years of experience
04

Do you have a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or can you obtain one within 6 months?
  • Yes
  • No
05

Do you possess registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers?
  • Yes
  • No
06

Do you possess a Land Surveyor License issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers?
  • Yes
  • No
07

Describe your experience related to preparing, presenting, and managing a department's budget. Please give an example of the most complex budget related issue you have had to resolve.
08

Describe your management philosophy in handling personnel issues; it may be helpful to give a general example of a personnel problem you have faced, leaving out particular identifiers.
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