Deputy Public Works Director (Sanitation Services)

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping a more sustainable future? Join our team as a key driver of innovation and excellence in the Sanitation Services Division.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact by overseeing vital infrastructure, leading dedicated professionals, and contributing to the well-being of our community.

If you're passionate about environmental stewardship, team leadership, and achieving meaningful results, we encourage you to apply and be part of something extraordinary!

Position Details

• Salary range: $127,179.00 - $163,774.00 with Excellent Benefits
• 3% Cost of Living adjustment increase effective 6/29/26
• Generally, salary placement is at the beginning of the salary range.
• Advanced placement may be granted depending on related education and experience.
• Regular, Full-Time position
• Work schedule: 9/80 with alternating Friday off

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training

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

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental sciences or a related field.
  
  

Experience

• Five years of increasingly responsible wastewater treatment plant and collection system operations and maintenance experience including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
• One year of Biological Nutrient Removal Treatment Processing is desirable.
  
  

License Or Certificate

• Possession of a State of California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade V certificate is highly desirable.
  
  

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Deputy Public Works Director (Sanitation Services)

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Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to mentor and support a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in sewer collection, wastewater treatment, and laboratory operations.
• Experience developing long‑term plans and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with the public, media, and partner agencies.
• Solid budget management abilities, including forecasting and resource planning.
• Ability to work with internal departments and external agencies.
• Ability to identify operational improvements and align division goals with broader organizational priorities.