Director of Public Works

Director Of Public Works

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Please submit your resume and cover letter to HR.RecruitmentExecutive@buttecounty.net no later than Friday October 31, 2025

If you have additional questions, please contact Human Resources at (530)552.3552

Essential Job Functions

Typical functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Oversees the functional heads responsible for the day-to-day operations of road and bridge maintenance, design and construction engineering, construction management and inspection, land development, fleet services, county surveyor, solid waste management, floodplain administration, County Service Area (CSA) and Permanent Road Division (PRD) management, and department-related fiscal and administrative services.
• Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department; establishes, within County policy, appropriate budget, service, and staffing levels.
• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the department's annual budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and directs assigned staff; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns.
• Directs staff in managing all County Public Works Projects using the appropriate delivery method for the project and engaging technical experts as needed.
• Develop, implement, and enforce departmental operating procedures relating to personnel, training, budget, and organization, and coordinate department activities.
• Oversees the development, review, and preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, environmental certification, regulatory permitting, and right-of-way matters for new public works projects.

May be assigned to other managerial or administrative duties as directed by the Chief Administrative Officer.

Represents the County and the department in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies, professional and business organizations, employee organizations, and the public.

Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service by developing, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures to meet legal requirements and County needs; continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of changes.

Monitors developments in legislation related to departmental objectives, evaluates their impact upon County operations, and recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements.

Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, action and informational items, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects as assigned by the County Administrative Officer, including presentations to the Board of Supervisors.

Responds to complex and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.

Supports activities of the Emergency Operations Center, which may include helping ensure requests for disaster service workers are fulfilled when calls for assistance arise, serving in the Emergency Operations Center as assigned, and providing other support as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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Education and Experience : Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be : Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and; Seven (7) years of increasing responsible management experience in engineer or other relevant environment with multiple divisions and regulatory compliance components, including four (4) years of years in a supervisory or administrative capacity responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and other public works functions.

Certifications and Licenses : Must possess a certification of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the State of Registration for Professional Engineers. Must possess a valid US driver's license upon date of application. Must obtain California driver's license following hire date per California DMV regulations.

Environmental Factors and Conditions / Physical Requirements

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