PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER

Summary DescriptionPassionate about community? Want to make a real difference at work?Then consider joining the ranks of top-notch public employees who are helping shape the future of San Marcos. The City of San Marcos invites qualified applications for the Public Works Manager position . We're looking for a leader with fresh ideas, who will continue raising the bar.

This is a chance to join an exceptional agency at an extraordinary time!THE RIGHT PLACEJust minutes away the Pacific Ocean, San Marcos is emerging as one of San Diego County's most desirable communities, with top-ranked schools and California's newest state university, Cal State San Marcos. With multiple beaches and epic year-round weather, the recreation opportunities are endless.

Our economy continues to grow as people discover that San Marcos is a great place to live, work and playIn San Marcos, You CanExplore our 44 beautiful parks, which add more than 300 acres of open spaceTrek 72 miles of trails through some of area's most scenic vistasLearn at any one of the six educational institutionsCelebrate the community spirit at more than 50 annual eventsDine at more than 240 restaurants and breweriesYOUR DAY-TO-DAYThe Public Works Manager's role is to help shape department culture, ensure efficient utilization of resources and continue to strengthen both internal and external customer service.

The Public Works Manager will help keep the city maintained and beautiful for the community with an emphasis on efficient and effective processes and customer service. To review the Public Works Manager job description, including technical aptitude and requirements, please visit the following link . THE RIGHT PERKS The Public Works Manager Streets position offers an extraordinary benefits package, including:

Earn a competitive salaryOur 9/80 work week means you'll have every other Friday offGain generous health benefits (all medical premiums employer paid at 90%)Enjoy ample time off (14 paid holidays, 96 hours of sick leave, 80 hours of vacation leave)Participate in the CalPERS retirement system (Classic members 2% @ 55, PEPRA members 2% @ 62) and Social SecurityEnhance your career taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement Program, up to $1,500 per fiscal year, which can also be used for student loan paymentsPlease view the Benefits tab to learn more about the benefits offered with this position.

If you are ready to join a team that welcomes fresh ideas – and empowers you to put them to work in a city that is hitting its stride – we'd love to hear from you. RECRUITMENT TIMELINE Apply by: 4 : 00pm, August 22, 2025 First Interviews: September 5 , 2025 Second Interviews : September 11. 2025REPRESENTATIVE DUTIESTo review the Public Works Manager job description, including technical aptitude and requirements, please visit the following link . QualificationsTo review the Public Works Manager job description, including technical aptitude and requirements, please visit the following link .

Education And ExperienceEducation/TrainingA bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, construction, engineering, or a `related field is highly desirable. A Bachelor's or experience that constitutes equivalent level of education is qualifying. ExperienceFive years of progressively responsible experience in a public works functional area, such as public works administration, streets, parks, construction inspection, or related field, including supervisory experience. License or CertificatePossession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.