Director of Public Works

Under the direction of the Board of Supervisors, plan, organize, coordinate, control and direct the activities, services and operations of Public Works; direct the design, construction and maintenance of County roads, facilities, bridges and solid waste disposal sites; oversight of the County parks division; operation of the special water and sewer districts; direct the professional civil engineering work conducted by the County; serves as Road Commissioner; establish departmental priorities and policies and assure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, public or business administration or related field and five years administrative or managerial engineering experience in the design, construction and maintenance of roads, including at least two years in a supervisory capacity. Experience with design, construction and maintenance of other public facilities such as solid waste, sewer, storm collection, potable and waste treatment and bridges is highly desirable but not required.

Valid California Driver’s License.

A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per Vehicle Code VC

• 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
  
  

This position may require pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.

The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call (442) 265-1148 or call California Relay Service at 7-1-1.

• NOTE: IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS IN EMPLOYMENT MATTERS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED AT ANY TIME DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, CONTACT THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, 940 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 101, EL CENTRO, CA 92243, PHONE: (442) 265-1017 (DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR GENERAL EMPLOYMENT OR JOB APPLICATION INFORMATION).
  
  

About Imperial County: Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County’s eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.