Published date: March 4, 2026
Organization: County of Ventura
Job Category: Public Works
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.
Salary Range (DOQ):
- $191,599.72 – $268,265.91 Annually DOQ
Brief Description of Position/Duties:
Reporting to the Agency Director, the Assistant Director—PWA will provide oversee select departments that may be best aligned with the candidate’s experience and skills. This may include two or more of the following Departments: Roads & Transportation, Water & Sanitation, Watershed Protection, and/or Engineering Services. This alignment aims to enhance collaboration among Operations and Maintenance staff while supporting Department Directors to achieve their missions.
The Assistant Director – PWA will support the Agency Director by providing leadership across assigned departments and advancing priority projects and programs. The role requires building and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and delivering clear, effective presentations to the Board of Supervisors, agency leadership, senior management, community groups, and the public. The Assistant Director may also serve as Acting Agency Director when needed.
The ideal candidate will bring executive-level experience in areas such as capital project delivery, engineering services, roads and transportation, watershed protection and stormwater management, and/or potable water and wastewater programs. They will be a collaborative, inclusive leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, translating strategy into actionable goals and measurable results. Exceptional strategic planning, project management, and communication skills are essential. A strong track record of leadership in a public-sector, unionized environment, along with the ability to convey complex information clearly and precisely, will distinguish the most competitive applicants.
This position is an at-will position, which is exempt from the Civil Service Ordinance.
Contact Information and/or directions to apply:
- Contact Information:
For additional information about this position, please contact Michelle Antonetty at (805) 477-7260 or email at Michelle.Antonetty@venturacounty.gov.
- How To Apply:
To apply for this exceptional career opportunity, please complete one of the following for consideration:
Email your cover letter, resume and any additional materials for consideration to Michelle.Antonetty@venturacounty.gov,
OR
Submit an online application at www.venturacounty.gov/jobs and attach your cover letter, current resume, and any additional materials for consideration.
Resume Evaluation
A first review of resumes will commence the week of April 6, 2026. All relevant work experience, training, and education must be included to determine eligibility.
Interview Process
Following a structured evaluation of the resumes, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview. The top candidates, as determined by the panel, will then be invited to a second interview with PWA executive management. The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool.
Background Investigation
The selected candidate may be subjected to a thorough background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record. In addition, the successful candidate may be subjected to Live Scan fingerprinting.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
- Closing Date: Continuous, until business needs have been met.
Link to Apply: www.venturacounty.gov/jobs