Deputy Director; Capital Improvement Program - Public Works Department

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The City of San José is a full-service Charter City and operates under a Council Manager form of government. The City Council consists of ten (10) council members elected by district and a mayor elected  City Manager, who reports to the Council, and her executive team provide strategic leadership that supports the policy-making role of the Mayor and the City Council.

Known as the “Capital of Silicon Valley,” the City of San José plays a vital economic and cultural role anchoring the world’s leading region of innovation. Encompassing 180 square miles at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, San José is Northern California’s largest city, third largest in the State, and the 12th largest city in the nation. With more than one million residents, San José is one of the most diverse large cities in the United States.

San José’s transformation into a global innovation center has resulted in one of the largest concentrations of technology companies and expertise in the world, including major tech headquarters like Cisco, Adobe, Samsung, and eBay as well as start-ups and advanced manufacturing.

San José’s quality of life is unsurpassed. Surrounded by the Diablo and Santa Cruz mountain ranges and enjoying an average of 300 days of sunshine a year, residents have easy access to the beaches along the California coast including Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea;
Yosemite and Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada; local and Napa Valley wine country, and the rich cultural and recreational life of the entire Bay region.

San José has received accolades for its vibrant neighborhoods, healthy lifestyle, and diverse attractions from national media including Business Week and Money magazines. The downtown area is home to high‑rise residential projects, theaters, museums, and diverse entertainment attractions such as live music, live theater, cafes, restaurants, and nightclubs. Inquiring minds are served by The Tech Interactive, the San José Museum of Art, and many local galleries and venues.

The City is served by 19 of the 32 public school districts in the County, and over 300 private and parochial schools provide residents with a range of educational choices. Universities in and near the City include San José State University, Santa Clara University, Stanford University, and three University of California campuses.

The City of San José is a full‑service Charter City and operates under a Council Manager form of government. The City Council consists of ten (10) council members elected by district and a mayor elected  City Manager, who reports to the Council, and her executive team provide strategic leadership that supports the policy‑making role of the Mayor and the City Council and motivates and challenges the organization to deliver high quality services that meet the community’s needs.

Department heads, including the Director of Finance, are appointed by the City Manager with confirmation by the City Council. The City actively engages with members of the community through Council‑appointed boards and commissions.

The Public Works Department’s mission is to…