Deputy Director of Public Works

The Position Contra Costa County is seeking a Deputy Director of Public Works for the Public Works Department. Under administrative direction of the Public Works Director, formulates, develops, and implements Public Works related programs, plans and functions for Contra Costa County; manages and directs the operation of the various programs in the Public Works Department, including program planning and implementation, resource assessment and management, policy guidance and administration; represents the County on State, regional and local committees relating to County-wide Public Works issues and performs other related duties as required. This classification is EXEMPT from the merit system and is not subject to the guidelines set forth in the Personnel Management Regulations. For detailed information, please see the attached brochure: CCC-Dpty-PW-Dir-brochure.pdf (averyassoc.net) Minimum Qualifications License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of State valid Motor Vehicle Operator's will be accepted during the application process. Registration: Deputies responsible for Flood Control, Road Maintenance, Transportation Engineering, Engineering Services, and Design & Construction must possess a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers. Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying, A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business management or administration, public administration, engineering or a closely related field. Experience: Six (6) years of progressive full-time, or its equivalent experience, in a managerial/supervisory or administrative capacity in one or more of the following areas: Engineering, facilities or field maintenance, flood control, project management, personnel management, land acquisition and property management or finance. One (1) year of the required experience must have been in a public agency. Selection Process If you are interested in pursuing this desirable career opportunity, please visit the Avery Associates Career Portal on the website at to upload your letter of interest, resume, and contact information, including email addresses for five work-related references (who will not be contacted until after an interview takes place). Paul Kimura Avery Associates 16 Lyndon Avenue, Suite 200 Los Gatos, CA 95030 E-mail: The final filing date for this position is April 19, 2024. If you have any questions regarding this position, please feel free to contact Paul Kimura at or by email: CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.