Deputy Director of Public Works

San Bernardino County • San Bernardino, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Works is seeking a visionary and strategic Deputy Director to provide executive leadership for the Transportation and Flood Control Divisions. This is a unique opportunity to lead the planning, delivery, maintenance, and long-term stewardship of critical infrastructure that supports public safety, mobility, and flood protection throughout one of the nation's largest counties. Under general direction, the Deputy Director plans, organizes, and directs the operations of the Transportation and Flood Control Divisions. The position provides executive leadership to managers, engineers, technical staff, and field operations teams, overseeing transportation programs, flood control operations, capital improvement projects, roadway maintenance, and emergency response activities. Responsibilities include establishing strategic priorities, developing and administering division budgets, overseeing contracts and regulatory compliance, implementing policies and operational improvements, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with County goals. The Deputy Director also serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and represents the Department with elected officials, partner agencies, developers, consultants, contractors, and community stakeholders. Official Title: Chief Public Works Engineer. For more information, please review the Chief Public Works Engineer job description. About the Transportation and Flood Control Divisions The Transportation Division maintains and improves approximately 2,573 miles of County roadways, providing roadway maintenance, grading, pavement preservation, traffic operations, environmental coordination, and delivery of major capital improvement projects through a network of strategically located maintenance yards. The Flood Control Division operates and maintains an extensive system of dams, channels, conservation basins, and storm drains to protect communities from flooding, support water conservation and water quality, and coordinate regional flood control improvements throughout San Bernardino County. Together, these divisions provide essential infrastructure and services that enhance public safety, economic vitality, and quality of life for residents and businesses across the County. To learn more about the Department of Public Works and how our divisions serve and support the community, visit the Department of Public Works website. View the Deputy Director of Public Works Recruitment Brochure https://hr.sbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/Documents/Deputy-Director-of-Public-Works.pdf

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California. Indicate registration number in the Certificate/License section of the application.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely-related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the management and supervision of professional and technical personnel involved in public works projects, including planning, design, construction, and maintenance of public works facilities.
• At least one (1) year of qualifying management level experience.

Nice To Haves

• Strategic and collaborative leader with experience managing complex public works or civil infrastructure programs.
• Strong background in engineering, project management, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and build effective partnerships.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality public services.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for the Transportation and Flood Control Divisions.
• Lead the planning, delivery, maintenance, and long-term stewardship of critical infrastructure.
• Plan, organize, and direct the operations of the Transportation and Flood Control Divisions.
• Provide executive leadership to managers, engineers, technical staff, and field operations teams.
• Oversee transportation programs, flood control operations, capital improvement projects, roadway maintenance, and emergency response activities.
• Establish strategic priorities.
• Develop and administer division budgets.
• Oversee contracts and regulatory compliance.
• Implement policies and operational improvements.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with County goals.
• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership.
• Represent the Department with elected officials, partner agencies, developers, consultants, contractors, and community stakeholders.

Benefits

• To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Exempt Compensation Ordinance
• The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager