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Director of Public Works

Salary

$182,255.86 - $232,586.77 Annually

Location

City of Stockton, CA

Job Type

At-Will

Job Number

1025-07606

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

10/01/2025

Closing Date

11/4/2025 5:30 PM Pacific

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DEFINITION

AT-WILL OPPORTUNITY

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATE:TBD

The City of Stockton is currently recruiting for the position of Public Works Director. The Public Works Director is responsible for developing and implementing department goals, objectives and work standards in addition to furthering city goals and objectives.

The candidate will work a City of Stockton 9/80 schedule: 7:30am to 5:30pm Mondays through Thursdays; 8:00am to 5:00 Fridays, with alternating Fridays off. May be required to work additional hours and/or weekends to provide operational support.

Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This single position class has department level responsibility for overall policy development, program planning, fiscal management and operation of assigned divisions, including Administration, Operations/Maintenance, Engineering, Fiscal, and Solid Waste/Recycling. The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing department goals, objectives and work standards in addition to furthering city goals and objectives.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

+ Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, work standards and departmental administrative policies and procedures; prepares and administers the department's budget.

+ Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs, through subordinate supervisors, all public works functions of the City.

+ Works closely with the City Council, City Manager and other City departments and a variety of public and private organizations in developing programs and implementing projects to solve problems related to public works issues.

+ Makes final interpretations of city regulations and codes and applicable laws and provides technical assistance to staff and commissions.

+ Determines priorities, reviews staff work and directs the development of management systems to evaluate policies and operating procedures for overall effectiveness.

+ Directs and supervises division heads regarding matters affecting staff development and employee relations; provides for the election, work review and professional development of staff.

+ Coordinates the formulation of long-range planning, including financial and capital improvement plans.

+ Represents the City and the Public Works Department in meetings with public officials, other public agencies and civic groups in order to coordinate, develop and implement projects and programs.

+ Directs the preparation of and personally prepares a variety of complex administrative and technical reports; directs the maintenance of departmental records.

+ Monitors developments related to delegated service area, evaluates their impact on City operations and implements policy and procedure improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major coursework in engineering or a related field, and four years of supervisory or administrative experience in a major public works setting which has included program planning, development and administration.

Other Requirements:

+ Must possess a valid California driver's license.