Assistant Director of Public Works for Utilities

Assistant Director Of Public Works Utilities

Due to an upcoming retirement, the City of Poway is recruiting for the position of Assistant Director of Public Works Utilities and is seeking a committed, experienced, and personable leader to guide staff, manage a substantial workload, and advance a broad range of important projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong character and uncompromising ethicsincluding honesty, integrity, and trustworthinessalong with expertise in administrative principles, goal setting, program development, project management, budget oversight, employee supervision, contract administration, and the application of Federal, State, and local regulations. This individual should be well-versed in organizational and management practices, current developments in public works operations, safety standards, recordkeeping, modern office technologies, and effective written communication. Additionally, the successful candidate will excel at representing the City with governmental agencies, community groups, and professional organizations, and will provide exceptional customer service when working with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated leader who wants to make a lasting impact on the community, influence meaningful projects, support a dedicated team, and contribute to the continued success and high service standards that define the City of Poway.

Salary: $204,851.09 - $248,997.63 Annually

Location: City of Poway (Lake Poway), CA

Job Type: Full-time, At-will

Job Number: 26-28

Department: Public Works

Division: Public Works Administration

Opening Date: 06/24/2026

Benefits: Vacation, Executive Leave, Sick Leave, Holidays, Flexible Saving Account, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Retirement, Health Insurance, Deferred Compensation Plan, Retirement Health Savings Plan, Automobile Allowance, Tuition Reimbursement, Additional Benefits