Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer

City of Ventura, CA
501 Poli St., Ventura, California United States  View Map
Posted: Mar 12, 2026
  • Salary: $168,643 USD Annually
  • Salary Top:$225,983
  • Negotiable/DOQ: Yes
  • Apply By: Apr 10, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Engineering
  • Public Works
  • Management
  • Job Description

    Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer
    City of Ventura, California

    The City of Ventura, located along California’s stunning coastline, between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, offers a distinctive blend of natural beauty, history, and community spirit and provides endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, from surfing and sailing to hiking and biking. The City is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer to support the Public Works Department in delivering high-quality, community-focused services and advancing the City’s long-term infrastructure goals.  As the City’s designated City Engineer, the ideal candidate should be a seasoned civil engineering professional with the required technical depth and knowledge, and an effective and flexible project and division manager with experience overseeing complex capital programs and multidisciplinary teams.

     

    The salary range is $168,643 - $225,983 DOQ, plus a competitive benefits package.  For more information and to apply go to www.peckhamandmckenny.com

    Filing Deadline: April 10, 2026

  • Job Requirements

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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Peckham & McKenney
    • Peckham & McKenney

    With over 50 years of combined experience in executive search, management and local government, Peckham & McKenney brings a high level of understanding and service to their clients and candidates.

    Peckham & McKenney provides Executive Search and Consulting services to local government agencies throughout the Western United States and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA, with an office in Lake Tahoe and a presence in Denver, CO.

    Peckham & McKenney was established on the premise that an executive search and consulting firm must be dedicated to providing its clients and candidates with professional service, as well as a personal, hands-on approach. Our business philosophy centers upon the understanding that this is a "people" oriented industry and that attention to others' needs is the key to providing excellent customer service. Not only are we committed to providing our clients with well-qualified candidates, but we also take pride in treating both clients and candidates with the utmost respect that they deserve.

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