Assistant Director of Public Works - City of Fresno

Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board•Fresno, CA

17h•$122,076 - $210,792

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Public Works is a key member of the Department’s executive management team and works with others to support the Mayor, City Manager, and Council’s vision for Fresno. The position oversees Public Works operating divisions and requires collaboration with department staff, other City departments, the public, and external agencies. The Public Works Department plans and reviews infrastructure development, manages capital projects, performs plan checks and inspections, issues permits, supports transportation planning, processes subdivision maps, administers impact fees and special districts, and maintains or operates public assets including streets, sidewalks, traffic signals, streetlights, urban forestry, landscaped areas, and pedestrian and bicycle trails. It also provides graffiti abatement and oversees litter-control contracts on the State highway system. The Department has 350 employees and a FY 2026 adopted budget of $370,055,600.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of experience managing large construction projects and/or maintenance operations; additional qualifying experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Possess a valid California Driver’s License at the time of appointment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Significant experience managing a combination of multi-million-dollar public and privately funded infrastructure projects.
Experience leading a large represented and unionized workforce in road maintenance and construction operations.
Management experience in asphalt paving operations, concrete construction and repair, bridge maintenance, traffic control, and forestry.
Experience with inter-agency agreements, procurement contracts, Community Facilities District administration, forestry grants and management plans, and trail maintenance.
A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key member of the Department’s executive management team.
Support the Mayor, City Manager, and Council’s vision for the City of Fresno.
Oversee Public Works operating divisions.
Develop positive working relationships with staff, other City departments, the public, and external agencies.
Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, records, and other written materials for varied audiences.
Make effective decisions within the parameters of the position and manage conflicting perspectives.