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Public Works Director bei City of San Gabriel, CA

City of San Gabriel, CA · San Gabriel, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite

$171,708.00  -  $208,704.00

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About the Department

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SAN GABRIEL
SAN GABRIEL
Founded in 1771, San Gabriel is located 10 miles northeast of Los Angeles and is the birthplace of the greater metropolitan region.  Today, San Gabriel is a burgeoning community of 40,000 with several neighborhoods of aesthetic and historical significance, outstanding schools, and excellent public amenities.  The heart of San Gabriel is its Mission District, a culturally rich and historic center that blends the charm of early California with a modern-progressive experience.  The Mission District is home to the San Gabriel Mission and Mission Playhouse and host of several festivals and events that attract patrons from all over the region, including the annual Dumpling & Beer Festival and Lunar New Year Festival.  All of this and much more make San Gabriel a great place to live, work, and play.

THE POSITION
The City of San Gabriel has an exciting opportunity for Public Works Director. This position serves on the City's executive team and works under the general direction of the City Manager. The Public Works Director oversees a department comprised of six divisions - administration, engineering, field operations, parks and facilities, wastewater operations, and fleet maintenance - and 40 full-time staff. 

The City of San Gabriel is stable, but continually looking to develop. The stability of San Gabriel comes from a tenured City Council, Executive Team, and core employees, including many in the Public Works Department. The City's fiscal status is strong with a prudent fund balance to navigate future uncertainties. The City's main focus for the past few years has been prioritizing street improvements. Today, because of that priority, San Gabriel has a PCI that has improved from 59 to 82. 

San Gabriel has also just recently approved a Sewer Master Plan, identifying several sewer projects that the new Public Works Director will be implementing over the next few years. Funded by Sewer User Fees, there are sufficient funds necessary to implement a hearty sewer improvement program over the next several years.

Finally, the City is undergoing a space needs analysis for a renovated or new public safety building. A tax measure is being explored to finance a state-of-the-art building that will house the Police Department and potentially a joint use with administrative personnel in the Fire Department. The new Public Works Director will play a pivotal role in managing the largest project in the City's history!   

The City is now focused on its future, and with that looking for someone that has a passion for Public Works and its team. The successful candidate will be someone who has the capability to take our stable foundation to the next level by developing and managing current programs, projects, and employees, directly impacting their success in the future. Begin the path to becoming part of that successful future today!  

To be successful in this position, the incumbent must possess the following:
  • Leadership – must lead by example, promote collaboration and teamwork, and inspire organizational excellence.
  • Judgement – must demonstrate sound judgment and make good decisions in highly complex and difficult situations.
  • Communication – must be able to relate and effectively communicate to diverse audiences in oral and written form.
  • Customer Service – must be committed to providing excellent customer service and focused on achieving outstanding service outcomes.
  • Public Service – must be a committed public servant who is driven to make a positive impact on the community.
  • Compassionate – must have compassion and understanding for others in all circumstances.
  • Ethical – must always demonstrate ethical behavior and resolve difficult issues with integrity, fairness, and impartiality.
  • Project Management – must be able to effectively manage public works and capital improvement projects of various size, scope, and nature.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and education may be considered.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
  • Bachelor’s degree in public administration, civil engineering or a closely related field is required.
  • Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in the area of civil engineering design, surveying, inspection, utilities, transportation, traffic, water quality, or engineering plan checking, with at least three years (3) of experience in a management or supervisory capacity is required.
  • Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License and ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record are required.
  • Master’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, or a closely related field is desirable.
  • Possession of a Civil Engineer Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is desirable, but not required.

Position Duties

For more detailed information on the job duties, qualifications, skills and abilities, and technical competencies required for this position, please click the following link for the Public Works Director class specification:

 Public Works Director/City Engineer

Other Qualifications

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates must complete an online application.  Candidates must include the following documents with their online application: (1) a cover letter stating your interest in the position, pertinent qualifications, and reason for applying, (2) professional resume, (3) list of five professional references with contact information, and (4) copy of all professional certifications required, highly desired, and/or applicable for the position.  Failure to include items 1-4 with your online application may be disqualifying.  Please note that references will be kept confidential and will only be contacted if a conditional offer is made and accepted for this position.

APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE
The application filing period is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm on October 5, 2025, or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been submitted, whichever occurs first.  Please do not hesitate to apply.

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE
This exam will entail 2-3 rounds of interviews. Candidates will be invited to an initial interview based on the applicant pool and their qualifications. Those participating in an interview will be required to effectively demonstrate their qualifications, aptitude, and preparation for this position. The first round of interviews is tentatively scheduled for the week of September 22, 2025, with subsequent interviews to be scheduled shortly thereafter.  Please prepare your schedule in advance.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
The candidate receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City for this position shall be required to satisfactorily complete a (1) supplemental application, (2) physical examination and drug screen, (3) Live Scan fingerprint check, (4) work experience and education verification, and (5) professional reference check.  The City may also require a comprehensive background check in addition to the Live Scan fingerprint check. Unsatisfactory results and/or failure to successfully complete any part of the pre-employment process 1-5 shall void any conditional offer of employment for this position.  The City further maintains the sole discretion to waive any pre-employment step 1-5 if deemed appropriate. Such waivers must be approved by the Human Resources Director. 

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