Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer - City of Ventura, CA

Located along California’s stunning coastline, between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, the City of Ventura, officially known as San Buenaventura, offers a distinctive blend of natural beauty, history, and community spirit. Established in 1782 and incorporated in 1866, Ventura is known for its welcoming atmosphere, vibrant culture, and balanced pace of life. The City’s coastal setting provides endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, from surfing and sailing to hiking and biking along scenic trails. Ventura features more than 800 acres of parks and open spaces, a state-of-the-art aquatic center, the largest skate park in the County, and a historic downtown filled with unique shops, restaurants, and local events that bring this community of nearly 110,000 together.  Whether enjoying quiet ocean views or lively festivals, residents and visitors alike appreciate Ventura’s inviting, small-town feel with big-city amenities.

The City of Ventura is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer to support the Public Works Department in delivering high-quality, community-focused services and advancing the City’s long-term infrastructure goals.  As the City’s designated City Engineer, the ideal candidate should be a seasoned civil engineering professional with the required technical depth and knowledge, and an effective and flexible project and division manager with experience overseeing complex capital programs and multidisciplinary teams.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university; and seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional civil engineering experience in public works/utilities design and construction management, and three (3) years of supervisory level experience.  A master’s degree is desirable.  Possession of a valid State of California license as a Professional Civil Engineer is required at time of appointment or within 18 months of appointment if currently registered as a Professional Engineer (or equivalent) in a different state.

The City offers salary range is $168,643 - $225,983 DOQ, and a competitive benefits package.

Filing Deadline: April 10, 2026
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.

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