Published date: July 8, 2025
Organization: Thousand Oaks Public Works Department
Job Category: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
County/State: Ventura/California
City: Thousand Oaks
Salary and Benefits: See apply link and/or job flyer for additional details on salary and benefits.
- $141,779.00 – $212,607.00 Annually
Summary Description:
The City of Thousand Oaks is excited to announce the creation of a new Engineering Division Manager position within the Public Works Department. This newly established role, has been created to further strengthen our commitment to infrastructure excellence and service. Unlike similar roles in the City, this position has not been previously filled and offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead a critical division focused on engineering and construction of the City’s critical infrastructure. Depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate, this position will be responsible for overseeing complex engineering projects related to the City’s water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring the continued reliability and advancement of these vital systems.
The Public Works Department is seeking an innovative and proactive Engineering Division Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing the design, engineering and construction management to advance and protect the capital investments in the City’s critical public infrastructure.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership to direct engineering and project management activities to advance challenging and comprehensive engineering capital projects.
- Managing the preparation of plans, specifications, designs, estimates and schedules, coordinating inspections and project monitoring programs.
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring long-term plans, budgets, goals and objectives focused on achieving the department’s mission and priorities.
- Making presentations to the Traffic Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council, as well as the public.
- For complete list of responsibilities please see flyer and/or apply link.
The Ideal Candidate:
The City of Thousand Oaks is preparing the organization for the future and the Engineering Division Manager must have a positive, forward-thinking perspective. The successful candidate must be an enthusiastic professional with strong management, interpersonal and leadership skills. The Engineering Division Manager is expected to be tactical, strategic, and have a big-picture perspective.
- Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering. A masters’ degree and PMP or CCM certifications are desirable.
- Experience: Seven years of professional engineering experience, with two years spent in a supervisory capacity. Experience managing teams on Water and Wastewater Capital Programs is highly desirable.
- A valid certification as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers is required.
For full description/candidate see job brochure below
To Apply: Engineering Division Manager | CalOpps
Job Brochure: Engineering Division Manager Flyer
Closing Date: Until Filled (1st Round Application Review on July 31st, 2025)