Published date: May 7, 2025
Organization: Ventura County Public Works – Watershed Protection District
Job Category: Deputy Director
Job Type: Full-Time
County/State: Ventura/California
City: Ventura
Salary and Benefits: See apply link and/or job flyer for additional details on salary and benefits.
- $5,868.13 – $8,216.75 Bi-Weekly
Summary Description:
The PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY Watershed Protection District operates and maintains 216 miles of improved channels, 55 dams, 4 coastal pump stations and 148 rain and stream gauges with a $2.7B current replacement value; and is responsible for planning, design (hydrology and hydraulic and structural), and construction of flood conveyance assets, and permitting authority for 950 miles of jurisdictional watercourses. The Department also provides staff to the Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency.
Under general direction, assists in the administration of the department; plans, organizes, integrates and directs the activities and work of a major division within the Public Works Agency; represents the Agency in matters relating to divisional responsibilities; and performs other related duties as required.
The Deputy Director – Public Works Agency (PWA) is part the PWA management team.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidates not only possess the minimum requirements of the positions but also possess experience working effectively with professional engineers, contractors, elected officials and others; have the proven ability to analyze complex situations, determine effective courses of action and successfully implement planned actions; have experience managing operations and organization of a large division/unit; and have excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license;
- Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California: An incumbent possessing an out-of-state registration at the time of hire must obtain California registration as a condition of completing probation (i.e., within 12 months of employment) (O&M):
- Must be available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day for response during disasters and emergency repair of infrastructure/emergency events;
- Must be able and willing to walk on rough or uneven surfaces/slopes; and withstand exposure to dust, noise, chemicals, gas, fumes, and inclement weather or hazardous conditions requiring moderate to heavy physical activities; and
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
For full description/candidate see job brochure below
Closing Date: Continuous