Deputy Director of Public Works – Field Services & Engineering - City of Pacifica, CA

The most panoramic coastal town in the San Francisco Bay Area, Pacifica is famous for its six miles of scenic coastline, classic California beaches, breathtaking vistas, and charming ambience. Pacifica encompasses roughly 12.6 square miles, of which, approximately one-half is publicly open space. With a population of approximately 40,000, Pacifica is a full-service city with an overall budget of $73.7M. 

Severely impacted by El Nino, the City of Pacifica declared a State of Emergency in January 2016 and requested State and Federal assistance to respond to the growing list of failing public infrastructure. In order to address these challenges, the City Council recently approved the Deputy Director position for the Department of Public Works.

With a total division staff of 25 and a $2.8 million budget, the Deputy Director will oversee maintenance of streets, parks, trees, vehicles, and public facilities as well as public infrastructure projects, transportation planning and traffic engineering, and emergency management technical services.  A Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field and a minimum of five years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience is required; a Master’s degree is desirable. Registration as a Civil Engineer in California is required.

The annual salary range for these positions is $142,200 to $166,812; appointment DOQE.  Outstanding benefit package including PERS retirement at 2.5% @ 55.

Filing Deadline:  October 2, 2017
Resumes acknowledged within two business days.