The City of Coalinga, nestled in Pleasant Valley at the eastern edge of California's Coast Mountain range, is inviting applications for Public Works Director. The City of Coalinga is a full service city operating under the City Council/City Manager form of government. The Public Works Director and other Department Heads are appointed by and report to the City Manager.
The Public Works Department has an authorized personnel compliment of a Public Works Director, a Field Services Manager, 3 Field Services Specialists, 7 Maintenance Workers, and 3 Groundskeepers.
The City seeks a strong, mature, leader with well-rounded "hands on" public works experience and excellent interpersonal skills to direct and closely supervise all public works functions including natural gas, streets, parks, buildings, water, construction inspections and other closely related operations. In addition, the successful candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of extensive "hands on" field experience in all major functions of a public works department, including at least 4 years management experience, strong leadership skills and command presence. The ability to provide clear and concise direction while cultivating a working environment that emphasizes training and teamwork; encourages excellence and demands personal and professional integrity, and service to the community. Registered Civil Engineer preferred. Possession of water certifications is highly desirable.
Coalinga, an incorporated city in Fresno County, is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. The City enjoys a low level of crime through law-abiding involved citizenry and is a full-service city that provides a wide range of services to the 12,200 citizens. Coalinga has an excellent school system, a medical center, parks and recreation district, and a 2-year community college. There are currently 480 residential units under construction or in the planning stage. The City also operates Claremont Custody Center that houses approximately 500 inmates, and is the home of Pleasant Valley State Prison that houses approximately 4,900 inmates and Coalinga State Hospital, which will employ 2,000 for 1,500 patients.
Salary DOQ with an excellent benefit package that includes City paid health benefits, 15+ days of vacation, 48 hours of administrative leave, 12 holidays, 96 hours of annual sick leave, and up to 20% City paid ICMA 401/457 plans. Coalinga is a non-PERS City that offers an excellent post retirement opportunity for qualified candidates to apply their expertise.
APPLY IMMEDIATELY: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. For an application, or questions regarding this position, please contact Human Resources Analyst Mercedes Garcia or City Manager Steve Julian at (559) 935-1533. Applications may also be obtained online from this web site. Please send a cover letter and resume with your city application to: City of Coalinga, 155 W. Durian Avenue, Coalinga, CA 93210.
Open Until Filled
DRUG FREE WORK FORCE; EOE.
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