Public Works Director

Public Works Director

Department of Public Works

County of Shasta, California

Annual Salary $169,248 - $216,012 DOE/DOQ

The County of Shasta seeks a Director of Public Works (Director) to serve as an engaging leader of the Department of Public Works (Department). They will have a strategic, big-picture perspective with strong management, interpersonal, communication, and administrative skills. The Director will oversee the following core services/divisions:
Roads, Facilities, and Fleet, and is responsible for the construction and maintenance of County roads and other public works property and facilities, engineering and surveying activities, County service areas, the solid waste program, and the water agency. The ideal candidate will have experience managing public works projects, strong fiscal and business acumen, leadership and project management expertise, and embrace a strong customer service culture;

a California Professional Engineer's License is required. This job is a chance to work with a top-notch executive team and be a transformative leader advancing public projects that will serve the community for generations to come. The Department is collegial, respectful, and inclusive. If you are looking for an innovative, forward-thinking organization where you have exceptional opportunities to advance a career, take on exciting projects, and be a part of a dynamic leadership team, then this is a great match for you!

Read further for a snapshot of the exciting opportunities awaiting our next Director.

LIVING IN SHASTA COUNTY

Located in Northern California, about 160 miles north of Sacramento, Shasta County is the embodiment of sunshine, natural beauty, outdoor recreation, culture, and community. Shasta County is home to three incorporated cities:
Anderson, Redding (County seat), and Shasta Lake City. The County's population is approximately 180,000 residents. With lakes, mountains, rivers, parks, hundreds of miles of trails, and a variety of outdoor attractions, Shasta County is home to endless recreation opportunities. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the nearby Lassen National Park, Whiskeytown Lake and National Recreation Area, Sacramento River Trail, Shasta Lake, and Castle Crags State Park.

Shasta County offers a great quality of life, with many healthcare facilities, early childhood services, higher education opportunities, and a reasonable cost of living. Businesses have the chance to thrive due to Shasta County's centralized location on the I-5 corridor and quality business environment. Major industries here include healthcare & social assistance, government, utilities, crop & animal production, and retail trade.

Shasta County is also known for its growing airport and world-class fishing, bringing in visitors from all over the world.

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THE COUNTY

The County of Shasta is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors who serve staggered four-year terms. The Board oversees the County Executive Officer (CEO), who is tasked with carrying out county operations and the administration of 20 departments that provide a wide range of services. The County also has several committees and commissions that represent a variety of interests, including health care, criminal justice, planning, housing, Community Advisory Boards for County Service Areas, and more.

The County operates on a budget of approximately $710 million and employs approximately 2,100 FT/PT staff.  

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Public Works is made up of more than 130 staff dedicated to developing, building, and maintaining the County's infrastructure to the standards and expectations set forth by the Board and community. The County includes municipal airport, open space, parks, water and sewer, fields, roadways and street scrapes, trails, flood plains and more. This is a full-service public works department from design to build and includes architects, engineers, maintenance, survey, and administrative staff.

These divisions include:

* Roads:
Responsible for maintaining over 1,200 miles of County roadways and 400 bridges.

* Fleet Management:
Maintains and repairs a fleet of approximately 500 County vehicles. See the Fleet Management Administrative Policy here.

* Solid Waste:
Manages the Solid Waste program and oversees operations at the West Central Landfill.

* County Service Areas:
Runs 11 County Service Areas (CSAs), consisting primarily of water and sewer systems.

* Miscellaneous:
Participates in the Enterprise Anderson Groundwater Sustainability Agency; manages the Fall River Mills Airport, parks in French Gulch and Hat Creek, and the Balls Ferry Boat Ramp; forms and operates Permanent Road Divisions, and performs County Surveyor functions by checking, recording, and maintaining maps of surveys, subdivisions, and jurisdictional boundaries.

OPPORTUNITIES & PROJECTS:

* Leading a variety of 5-Year CIP Projects, with a primary focus on:

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