Located between San Francisco and Sonoma wine country, spanning 28 square miles, the City of Novato (pop. 53,000) is the northernmost city in Marin County. Novato offers a rural atmosphere with an extensive amount of open space. The City of Novato Public Works Department manages the planning, construction, maintenance and operations of all city rights-of-way, properties, and facilities. The Deputy Public Works Director oversees the Engineering Division including the City’s Capital Improvement Program.
 
The ideal candidate will be an experienced capital projects manager with a flexible management style who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The future Deputy Director will have a strong customer orientation and bring a process-improvement mindset, understanding what it takes to successfully lead change. This collaborative manager will be supportive and accessible to staff and colleagues.
 
A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and three (3) years of management/supervisory experience is required. California registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable. The salary range goes up to $177,275 and is supplemented by competitive benefits. Closes at 11:59pm Sunday, October 20, 2024.