DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING

Salary

$138,694.40 - $180,294.40 Annually

Location

Community Services and Development Agency, CA

Job Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Number

25-2600252

Department

Community Development & Services Agency

Division

Public Works Administration

Opening Date

05/01/2026

Bargaining Unit

Non-Represented - 8

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Job Summary

The ideal candidate:

• Strong leadership experience managing engineering teams and public works functions
• Expertise in Capital Improvement Programs (CIP), project design, and land development
• Ability to support strategic planning and align projects with County priorities
• Excellent judgment, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Clear communicator, able to present technical information to varied audiences
• Provides expert technical guidance in civil engineering and development review
• Builds effective partnerships with agencies, contractors, and stakeholders
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and infrastructure projects
• Commitment to public service and delivering high-quality community outcomes

Examples of Duties

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Qualifications

The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.

Education and Experience:

MINIMUM: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major coursework in civil engineering, surveying, or closely related field and five (5) years of professional experience in the design and/or construction of roads, bridges and related Public Works facilities, floodplain management and municipal stormwater program general permit compliance which has included two (2) years in a management capacity.

PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, a Master's degree in Civil Engineering and additional years of management experience in civil engineering in a public agency.

Licenses and Certification:

• Possess a valid California Class C drivers license within ten (10) days of employment and maintain throughout employment.
• Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California.
• Maintain professional development and continuing education activities for valid certification as required by the position.

Special Requirements:

• Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which may include Live Scan fingerprinting and credit check prior to hire.
• DMV printout prior to hire.
• Must file statements of economic interest with the Yuba County Clerk/Recorder.
• Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

This position is classified as an Non Represented Management role.

For a comprehensive listing of benefits associated with this position, please click here.

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Click HERE to review Frequently Asked Questions about the Recruitment Process. RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESSES: The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to: • Supplemental Questionnaire • Phone Screening • One-Way Video Interview • Performance Exam • In-Box Exercise • Qualifications Appraisal Panel • Written Exam • Speed Interview • Appraisal Panel • Personal History Statement (Pre-Review) • Department Interviews

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the applicant recruitment details, including the steps of the recruitment and selection process for this competitive recruitment.
• I acknowledge that I have read the applicant document requirements for this recruitment but do not fully understand them. I understand that it is my responsibility to contact the Yuba County Human Resources Department to have my questions answered, and that by selecting this option, there is a possibility of my application being removed from further processing.

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APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH THEIR APPLICATION BY THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE:

• COMPLETED YUBA COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
• ANY DIPLOMAS AND UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
• COPIES OF RELATED CERTIFICATIONS

WHILE YOU MAY INCLUDE SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS SUCH AS A RESUME, CV, CERTIFICATIONS, OR LICENSES RELEVANT TO THE POSITION, PORTFOLIO, REFERENCES, TRAINING DOCUMENTS, OR COVER LETTER, THESE DOCUMENTS DO NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR COMPLETING THE COUNTYS OFFICIAL APPLICATION. PROOF OF EDUCATION MUST BE INCLUDED WITH/ON YOUR APPLICATION

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the applicant document requirements for this recruitment. I understand that all required documents must be attached to my application by the filing deadline and that supplemental materials do not replace the requirement to complete the County's official application in full, including listing relevant experience and providing proof of education.
• I acknowledge that I have read the applicant document requirements for this recruitment but do not fully understand them. I understand that it is my responsibility to contact the Yuba County Human Resources Department to have my questions answered, and that by selecting this option, there is a possibility of my application being removed from further processing.

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Employer Yuba County

Address 915 8th Street

Suite 129

Marysville, California, 95901

Phone 5307497860

Website https://www.yuba.gov/