Public Works Operations Manager



Job Details

Public Works Operations Manager

This listing closes on 7/14/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Employer

City of Sonoma

Salary

$119,682.47 - $145,474.79 Annually

Location

Sonoma, CA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Department

Public Works

Closing Date

7/14/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

The Public Works Operations Manager position reports to the Public Works Director/City Engineer and will plan, organize, direct, manage, oversee and coordinate the activities of the water and streets divisions within the Public Works Department. The position also manages maintenance of City buildings and facilities. Specifically, the position will be responsible for development of division goals, objectives, policies and procedures; overseeing and implementing safety programs; managing the Public Works work order system; participating in Capital Improvement Program decisions; performing project management on smaller maintenance projects; preparing and managing budgets; and assisting in Public Works Department management functions. The Public Works Operations Manager manages the largest team in the City. The Public Works Operations Manager position is a management position with broad responsibility for operations and maintenance of the City’s infrastructure to support a safe, healthy and vibrant community. The Public Works Operations Manager is expected to maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department. The position represents the division and department to outside agencies and organizations. The Public Works Operations Manager will coordinate assigned activities with other divisions and departments and provide highly complex staff assistance to the Public Works Director/ City Engineer.

The benefits package includes: 

• Retirement: CalPERS Retirement System – Classic employees: 2% at 55 formula based on highest year compensation and sick leave conversion. Candidates hired on or after January 1, 2013, are subject to restrictions imposed by PEPRA. The City does not participate in Social Security. 

• Generous medical package for employee and family members. 

• Dental and Vision Insurance: City pays 100% of the premium.

 • Long-Term Disability Insurance: City pays 100% of the premium.

• Life Insurance: $100,000. City pays 100% of the premium. 

• Vacation: accrues at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first three years and increases with years of service. 

• Sick Leave: accrues at the rate of 8 hours per month 

• Administrative Leave: 64 hours awarded on July 1 of each fiscal year. 

• Paid Holidays: 15 holidays per year

Employer
City of Sonoma
Address
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Sonoma, California, 95476
How to Apply
Applications accepted at: employmentapplications@sonomacity.org