Public Works Director

Public Works Director

City of Thousand Oaks, California

The City of Thousand Oaks is an organization that thrives by and is founded on collaboration, communication and teamwork.  The organization embraces the aspirational values of “service, flexibility, teamwork, performance, innovation, wellness, belonging and growth mindset” for driving purposeful and positive change that enhances the quality of life for all residents.  As a jewel among municipalities throughout California, and as a center of culture, innovation, business, recreation and affordable living, the City of Thousand Oaks is comparable with some of the most renown cities in the United States.  Incorporated in 1964 and within a 55.4 square mile area, the City of Thousand Oaks (population approximately125,000) is the second largest city in Ventura County.  The City is home to the Civic Arts Plaza featuring world-class entertainment, musicals, concerts, children’s performances, ballets and more; numerous major corporate headquarters; a variety of retail shopping and dining opportunities; and education and research including California Lutheran University and Amgen biotechnology. 

With the upcoming retirement of the City’s well respected and successful Public Works Director, the City is seeking another technically competent, experienced, personable, engaging, and customer service oriented leader as Public Works Director to continue the organization’s success.  Under the day-to-day guidance of the Deputy City Manager, and as a trusted resource of the City Manager and City Council, the Public Works Director oversees a competent and experienced team of approximately 200 personnel responsible for the management of the City’s streets, sidewalks, street trees, storm drains, water/wastewater and traffic signals.  The Public Works Director is also responsible for engineering services, records management, assessment districts, emergency management, public transit, encroachment permits, environmental sustainability, recycling, hazardous waste collection services, the Municipal Service Center and the Hill Canyon Wastewater Treatment Plant

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities to serve as Public Works Director would be a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and 10 years of increasingly responsible civil engineering, public works or utilities experience, including 3 years of management/administrative responsibility.  California licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) and/or a Master’s degree in Public Policy or Public Administration are highly desirable  The annual salary range of the position is $198,857 to $298,285, and the City provides an excellent benefit package.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit our website at:

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Resumes are acknowledged within two business days.  Call Tony Dahlerbruch at (866) 912-1919 for more information. A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com.

Filing deadline is February 7, 2025.

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