Public Works Job Desciptions

Ability To Work:

1. Possession of a bachelor's degree with major coursework in environmental science, or related field, plus five years experience in project management of multidisciplinary team(s) in the public sector or a private entity engaged in public works-related projects, including environmental programs/projects relating to public works facilities; or,
2. a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge of: principles and practices of program, project, and performance management, customer service, organizational design and development, process analysis and improvement, strategic planning, contract administration, and business and public administration; solid waste management systems, diversion alternative technologies, programs, and facilities; regulations governing clean air, water, and endangered species; principles of public service and the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act; general operations and functions of local governmental services and public works operations; negotiating and team-building techniques; standard English grammar and usage; standard computer applications used in business and government.


Job Description: Project Managers are distinguished from departmental managers by primary assignment of highly skilled and specialized project management of time-limited highly technical projects. Project Managers are further distinguished from departmental managers by management of multidisciplinary teams made up of professionals from all sectors of the County, external consultants, members of other governmental agencies, etc.

The Public Works Project Manager, Innovative Programs is responsible for coordinating and facilitating multi-disciplinary teams for the purposes of planning and implementation of projects/programs that utilize alternative technologies. Such teams may include elected officials from the County and cities within, technical advisors, and representatives of non-profit organizations and the private sector. The Project Manager, Innovative Programs classification is further distinguished from other management positions by its role in providing time-sensitive, highly technical, staff support directly to elected officials, the Public Works Director, or Deputy Public Works Directors. The classification reports directly to the Public Works Director.