Deputy Director of Public Works

Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov.

Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees, including:

• Management leave: 100 hours per year*
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year, 2 of which are floating holidays*
• Vacation leave: 10 days/year with ability to accrue 25 days/year
• Sick leave: 12 days/year*
• Cafeteria plan: $5,000 per year to use towards 401(k), dependent care, medical co-insurance, or cash*
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for employees and dependents
• Deferred compensation with 401(k) contribution matches up to $1,500/year
• $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to employee
• CalPERS retirement plans
• Retiree medical insurance
• Education allowance: up to $1,200 per year
• Annual vacation cash out: up to 100 hours may be cashed out each year
• Bilingual incentive: incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive pay depending upon operational needs and certification of proficiency.

*Amounts will be prorated for part-time employees and employees hired after the first of the year.

The information above represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire about the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. For a detailed listing of benefits, please click here to view Management benefits.

For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer please visit Placer County's Human Resources website.

(Unclassified)

To plan, organize, and direct the activities of assigned divisions within the Public Works Department; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions and departments; and to provide highly complex staff assistance to the Director of Public Works and Assistant Director of Public Works.

The Deputy Director level assumes full functional responsibility for a major division(s), which provides diverse, but related, programs.  

Receives administrative direction from the Director of Public Works and the Assistant Director of Public Works.

Exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical personnel.

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in civil engineering, public works management, public or business administration, or surveying/land development engineering, including two (2) years of management responsibility.

Training: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, public or business administration, or a closely related field. Additional training in management is highly desirable.

Note: Relevant, equivalent experience (performing the same or similar job requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities) may be substituted for the required education as determined by the Human Resources Department. Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency.

Required License or Certificate:

• Possession of a current registration as a professional civil engineer is desirable. 
• May need to possess a valid driver’s license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

• Principles and practices of civil engineering, land development, and public works management. 
• Principles and practices of policy development and implementation.
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution.
• Principles and practices of negotiation.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles and practices of business correspondence and report writing.
• Pertinent local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned division.
• Budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Principles and practices of capital improvement programming and capital project financing. 
• Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Principles of solid waste management, wastewater collection, distribution, and disposal, and regulatory and environmental compliance.

• Organize, direct, and implement multiple complex Public Works activities and programs.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct services provided by assigned division(s).
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers and special projects; identify, interpret, and explain technical,  numerical, and policy information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures; recall and utilize a variety of information; work under time pressure and complete a high volume of tasks with frequent interruptions; focus on a single task for long periods of time; analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; know laws, regulations, and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff, problem solve department cost recommendations; remember personnel rules.
• On a continuous basis, sit as at desk and in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; walk, stand, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, or twist; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, write, or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; lift light weight. 
• Prepare and administer a detailed division budget.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate personnel.
• Interpret, develop, administer, and explain division policies and procedures; ensure compliance with applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Analyze problems; identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. 
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, including the ability to make concise and persuasive public presentations.
• Advise the Board of Supervisors and other public officials on matters related to assigned Public Works projects and programs.

Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S.  For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over),  marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.