Are you looking for a lifestyle change?

The County of Sierra is seeking a Professional to join our
Rural Public Works Team as the Director of Transportation

Nestled in the northern Sierra Nevada, Sierra County, California offers a rare blend of meaningful professional opportunity and exceptional quality of life. With small, close-knit communities, professionals enjoy the chance to make a visible impact, take on diverse responsibilities, and build lasting relationships across organizations and residents. Work here is collaborative, purpose-driven, and valued.
Beyond the workplace, Sierra County delivers an unmatched lifestyle. Majestic mountains, pristine rivers, and year-round outdoor recreation—hiking, skiing, fishing, biking, and more—are right outside your door. Commutes are short, the pace is balanced, and the environment supports both focus and well-being. Historic towns, local events, and a strong sense of community make it easy to feel at home.

THE POSITION:
A County Department Manager position with responsibility for policy development, program and project planning, fiscal management, administration, and development and implementation of department programs and support services related to various public works operations, transportation services, road construction and maintenance, snow removal, equipment maintenance and repair, and related County functions and shall serve the responsibilities of the County Road Commissioner. This position shall supervise department staff, manage a large number of technical, construction, and service contracts; prepare and administer departmental budgets, and perform a broad range of complex professional work. This position shall also serve as the department manager responsible for the following additional County functions:

• Director of County Plant Maintenance and General Services for the County (excluding exceptions for custodial services within specific County buildings in Loyalton).
• County Airport Manager (Sierraville-Dearwater Field).
• County Solid Waste Operations Director.
• County General Manager of the County Service Area 5, Zone 5A Public Water System (Sierra Brooks).
• Executive Director of the Sierra County Transportation Commission.
• County Parks and Recreation Director for the physical maintenance, repair, and construction of County Park and Recreation facilities and sites.
• Administrative Director of the services provided under contract for County Surveyor/County Engineer.
• County General Manager of the County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.

This position shall provide administrative and programming support to the Board of Supervisors and serve at-will under the direction of the Board of Supervisors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in public works, road maintenance, construction, or general engineering company or agency or closely related field or profession with at least three (3) years in the capacity of Director or Deputy Director of the agency and demonstrating discharge of supervisory and administrative experience and responsibility over the department(s).
Equivalent to an Associate of Arts Degree, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Bachelor of Sciences Degree from an accredited university or college and continuing education or increasingly responsible work experience with major emphasis in public administration, construction, civil engineering, or professional engineering-related experience in the planning, development, construction, and maintenance of Public Works facilities.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in local government administration and operations, with a proven track record of managing support staff, public works programs, infrastructure projects, and municipal services in compliance with state and federal regulations.

This position does not require a Civil Engineer Degree.

For more information about Sierra County and the full job description, please visit our county website at www.sierracounty.ca.gov or call Sierra County Personnel (530) 289-2879

Qualified applicants may submit their resume and a completed Sierra County job application to:
jbehlke@sierracounty.ca.gov

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