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Director of Public Works

Raftelis
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/20/2026

The City of Sacramento is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as its next Director of Public Works. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of one of the nation’s most dynamic and rapidly growing cities. From managing a robust multimodal transportation network to overseeing street maintenance, parking operations, and capital construction, the next Director will leave a lasting mark on the daily lives of nearly 540,000 residents and the millions who work, visit, and pass through Sacramento each year.

 

Sacramento is a city in motion. With growing demands on its transportation infrastructure, regional air quality commitments, and an ambitious agenda for streetscape and mobility improvements, this is a pivotal time for the Public Works Department. The City is looking for a leader who brings both technical depth and executive presence, someone who can steer complex programs, build coalitions across agencies, and elevate the department's capacity to deliver.

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