City of Sutter Creek, California
Sutter Creek, CA, USA
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
Public Works Director
City of Sutter Creek, California
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
Sutter Creek is a welcoming and historic small city located in Amador County, California. With a population of just under 2,700 people, Sutter Creek has an active and supportive community. Its residents take great pride in the city's history, which dates back to the California Gold Rush era. The community in Sutter Creek is known for its strong sense of civic engagement and volunteerism. Residents regularly come together to support local causes and organizations, such as the Sutter Creek Firefighters Association and the Amador County Arts Council. There are also several community events throughout the year, including the popular Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival and the Annual Christmas Open House. Sutter Creek lies minutes from the renowned wineries and vineyards of the Shenandoah Valley, and wine tasting venues dot the downtown, as well as the surrounding hillsides.
The City of Sutter Creek Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining the city's infrastructure and providing essential services to the community. With an annual budget of $2.3 million, the department employs 5 FTEs to manage a range of services, including streets and roads, sewer, parks and facilities, and the city operates its own wastewater treatment plant. The city contracts with the Amador Water Agency to ensure that the community's water needs are met, and contracts with a local refuse and recycling company to manage the collection and disposal of waste throughout the city.
Under the direction of the City Manager, the Public Works Director plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the activities and operations of the Public Works Department, including supervision and review of work of public works staff and outside consultants/contractors. The successful candidate will also oversee operation and maintenance of streets and roads, parks, city-owned facilities, and wastewater system, as well as coordinate activities with other city departments and outside agencies; provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager, and act as a member of the city management team.
Education & Experience: A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in civil engineering or related field, and five years of increasingly responsible related experience in public works, including two years in a management or supervisory position; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job requirements.
For a complete position profile, full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. The City of Sutter Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications: May 28, 2023 (open until filled).