Assistant Director of Public Works - City of Fresno

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience Level

Director

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Monthly Salary Range

$10,173-$17,566

Primary Job Location

Fresno, CA

THE DEPARTMENT

The Public Works Department is focused on infrastructure development and revitalization activity in the city including capital project planning, development project review, plan check, permit issuance, inspection services, transportation planning, processing of subdivision maps, impact fee administration, and special district administration. The Department also maintains and/or operates public facilities and assets such as traffic signals, streetlights, streets, sidewalks, median islands, urban forest, landscape maintenance districts, and pedestrian/bicycle trails. The Department also provides graffiti abatement services and oversees litter control contracts on the State highway system. The Department’s mission: Building a Better Fresno summarizes these services and the commitment of its staff to serve the citizens of Fresno.

Public Works has a staff of 350 employees and a FY 2026 adopted budget of $370,055,600 for all activities. Operating divisions within the Department include Engineering, Traffic Operations & Planning, Street Maintenance and Landscape Maintenance.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The City is seeking a service and solution-oriented person that understands public works systems, long range vision for a vibrant community and who possesses excellent leadership skills. An innovative manager who understands how multi-disciplinary collaborative efforts enhance the ability to provide best in class service will do well in this position. The ideal candidate will have a record of straightforward and open communication and a willingness to make effective decisions within the parameters of the position, as well as the ability to effectively manage conflicting perspectives.

The Department Director is seeking an Assistant to serve as a key member of the Department’s executive management team, recognizing this position is a vital element that works together with others to support the Mayor, City Manager, and Council’s vision for the City of Fresno. A candidate with a strong record of collaborative work with internal and external stakeholders would be highly valued, as the Assistant Director must be able to develop positive relationships with staff, other City departments, the public, and a number of other agencies. The Assistant Director must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, records, and other written materials for a variety of audiences.

For this position overseeing Public Works Operating Divisions, special consideration will be given for candidates with experience leading large, represented and unionized workforce in road maintenance and construction operations. Special consideration will also be given for candidates with management experience in asphalt paving operations, concrete construction and repair, bridge maintenance, traffic control and forestry. Also experience with inner-agency agreements, procurement contracts, experience with Community Facilities District administration, Forestry grants and management plans, and trail maintenance are a plus.

A background that includes a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and four years of experience in managing large construction projects and/or maintenance operations will be considered qualifying for this position.

Significant experience managing a combination of multi-million dollar public and privately funded infrastructure projects is highly desired. Additional qualifying experience may be submitted for education on a year-for-year basis. However, possession of a degree is strongly preferred.

This position also requires possession of a valid California Driver’s License at time of appointment.

HOW TO APPLY

For first consideration, you must apply online. Include a letter of interest, resume, and five references in the online application at: www.fresno.gov/jobs.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

A select group of candidates will be invited to participate in the interview process depending on their qualifications.

For additional information regarding the City of Fresno, please visit fresno.gov.

• Healthcare Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off