Assistant Director Public Works Agency

Assistant Director Public Works Agency

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Assistant Director Public Works Agency

Salary

$178,860.39 – $250,429.10 Annually

Location

Ventura and may require travel throughout Ventura County, CA

Job Type

At-Will

Job Number

0624PWA-24AA (MA)

Department

Public Works Agency (recruitment by CEO-HR)

Opening Date

10/04/2024

Description

Benefits

Description

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In addition to an annual base salary of $ 178,860 – $ 250,429 , the Assistant Director receives an attractive benefits package that includes:

GEN ERAL SALARY INCREASE: A general salary increase of 3.5% effective December 22, 2024.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: may be eligible for 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5%, based on completion of an associate, bachelors, or graduate degree from an accredited institution not required for the position.

EXECUTIVE ANNUAL LEAVE: The candidate selected for this position will earn 248 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service, to 328 hours after 10 years of service, and to 368 hours after 15 years of service. Credit for prior public service may be considered (Management Resolution, §616A).

ANNUAL LEAVE REDEMPTION: The ability to “cash in” or redeem up to 100 hours of annual leave per year after using 80 hours of annual leave within the previous 12 months (Management Resolution, §1207)

HOLIDAYS: 12 paid days per year, including 1 floating holiday to use at your discretion.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: You may elect to contribute to one or both of the Countys deferred compensation plans (established under Internal Revenue Code sections 401(k) and 457). If you participate in the County sponsored 401(k) plan, the County will match a part of your contribution up to 3% of your salary, on a per pay period basis. Following five (5) years of continuous County service, an additional 2% non-elective contribution will be made to the 401(k) plan.

HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A flexible credit allowance of up to $23,530 annually.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Increase your spending power by reimbursing you with pre-taxed dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.

PENSION PLAN: Both you and the County contribute to the Countys Retirement Plan. If you are eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems, such as CalPERS.

Other benefits include: Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and a Work Life Program that includes child care and elder care referrals.

The successful candidate will have experience in overseeing Roads & Transportation, Watershed Protection, or Water & Sanitation at a leadership level. They will be a collaborative, inclusive leader who excels in a fast-paced environment, transforming strategy into actionable goals and producing measurable outcomes. Strong skills in strategic planning, project management, and communication are essential. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leadership in a public sector unionized organization, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely.

This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance.

For more information regarding the organization structure of PWA, please click here (https://www.vcpublicworks.org/overview/#org) to view the org chart.

Recruitment Process

To apply for this exceptional career opportunity, please complete one of the following for

consideration:

Email your cover letter, resume and any additional materials for consideration to Michelle.Antonetty@ventura.org, OR submit an online application at www.ventura.org/jobs and attach your cover letter, current resume, and any additional materials for consideration.

Resume Evaluation

A first review of resumes will commence the week of October 28, 2024. All relevant work

experience, training, and education must be included to determine eligibility.

Interview Process

Following a structured evaluation of the resumes, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview. The top candidates, as determined by the panel, will then be invited to a second interview with PWA executive management. The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size and quantity of the candidate pool.

For additional information about this position please contact Michelle Antonetty at (805) 477-7260 or email at Michelle.Antonetty@ventura.org .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT LEVEL (Groups 1 & 2)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

Benefits website (https://hr.ventura.org/benefits) or you may call (805) 654-2570.

Retirement FAQs (https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/benefits/docs/RETIREMENT%20-%20FAQs.pdf)

Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: MA, MB2

Agency

Ventura County

Address

800 S. Victoria Avenue LOC. #1970 Ventura, California, 93009

Phone

(805) 654-5129

Website

http://hr.ventura.org

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