“The power of imagination makes us infinite.”

—John Muir

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKSCOUNTY OF MARIN, CALIFORNIASALARY: $152,402–$167,690 ANNUALLY, DOQ/DOE

The County of Marin seeks an Assistant Director of Public Works who is an engaging leader who combines a strategic, big picture perspective with strong management, interpersonal, communication, and administrative skills. The Assistant Director will oversee the following core services/divisions: Real Estate, Engineering, Waste Management, Communications, Storm Waste, and Marin Emergency Radio Authority. The ideal candidate will have experience managing public works projects, strong fiscal and business acumen, leadership and project management expertise, and embrace a strong customer service culture; a California Professional Engineer’s License is highly desirable. This job is a chance to work with a top-notch executive team and the professional opportunity to be a transformative leader advancing public projects that will serve the community for generations to come.

County of Marin, California

— C A R E E R O P P O R T U N I T Y —

THE COMMUNITYMarin County, California, is a special place and home to a community of 250,000 engaged and culturally diverse residents. Marin is located in the North Bay across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco and next-door to the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma Counties. Marin is a desirable place to live and is known for its combination of rural and suburban lifestyles, excellent schools, entertainment and recreational activities, and mild, year-round climate. Marin is the home of artists, is the birthplace of mountain biking and Obi Wan Kenobi, and includes the incorporated cities of Belvedere, Corte Madera, Fairfax, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Novato, Ross, San Anselmo, San Rafael, Sausalito, and Tiburon. Marin is abundant with natural habitat, and an abundance of outdoor recreational activities.

THE COUNTYMarin County is a General Law County. The County is governed by five (5) members of the Board of Supervisors, each of whom represents one of the five voting districts in the County. The County employs approximately 2,200 employees in its 22 agencies and has an operating budget of $554 million (FY 17/18). The County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed. This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values: respect, integrity, diversity, excellence, innovation, and collaboration. The County adopted a 5 Year Business plan in 2015, and is committed to its focus areas: 1) Diversity and Inclusion; 2) Innovation and Change; 3) Communication; and 4) Growth and Development.

THE DEPARTMENTThe Public Works Department is collegial, respectful and inclusive. It provides a safe environment and an enhanced quality of life to the people of Marin County. We maintain and improve the public infrastructure and provide timely and cost effective support to other County departments. The Department has over 200 employees across 21 divisions, which include: administration, accounting, Marin County Airport, building maintenance, capital projects, communications, garage, Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA), disability access, engineering, flood control, land use, Marin Emergency Radio Authority, print shop, purchasing, real estate, roads, traffic operations transportation, and waste management.

THE JOBThis position currently oversees six divisions and/or organizational units. Division assignments are subject to change from time to time by the Director, to better align with Assistant/Deputy Director skills, or to provide career growth opportunities. The current assignment includes:

This is an at-will position that reports directly to the Director of Public Works, oversees approximately 5 direct and 43 indirect staff, and an $11 million operational budget and various other initiatives, engineering, and capital project budgets. This position is part of the Department’s executive team and will promote a culture that inspires creative thinking, engagement, collaboration, and supports work-life balance.

The selected candidate will have fantastic career opportunities, such as:

Opportunities & Projects: uOverseeing the implementation of the $45 million Marin Emergency Radio Authority

(MERA) Next Generation Radio Communications System Project

uDelivering an aggressive $50 million road rehabilitation program over the next several years, including two Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) projects near Muir Woods National Monument and Point Reyes National Seashore.

uGuiding the Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (MCSTOPPP) to fulfill requirements of the State’s Phase II Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. (Small MS4) General Permit.

1. Waste Management: serves as Executive Director for this Joint Powers Authority (JPA)

2. Marin Emergency Radio Authority (MERA): serves as Operations Officer for this joint powers authority (JPA)

3. Engineering

4. Real Estate

5. Communications

6. Stormwater Programs

THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will work cross-departmentally with other leaders in the County and communities and use their technical expertise and interpersonal skills to meet the goals and objectives of the department and County. You will use your strengths in these areas to address a wide variety of county and city issues and needs. The Assistant Director will be customer service minded, an interdepartmental collaborator, an excellent project manager and a mentor to our future leaders; a California Professional Engineer’s License is highly desirable.

You Will: LEADERSHIP / COMMUNICATIONS / CUSTOMER SERVICEuSuccessfully lead a dynamic and talented staff.

uAdvance an organizational culture that attracts and retains top talent.

uBe a transformational thinker and bring creative solutions to decision makers.

uUse effective communication skills and demonstrate political savvy.

uBe adept and comfortable delivering presentations in a public forum.

uPromote a customer oriented approach towards meeting client needs.

uFacilitate division and project concerns and navigate political sensitivity.

TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS ACUMEN / ADMINISTRATION / OPERATIONSuOversee operating and capital budgets of $11

million and $58 million, respectively.

uFacilitate plans and align staff actions to achieve desired outcomes.

uOversee contracts, vendor relationships, personnel, projects, quality assurance and project timelines.

uWork collaboratively cross-departmentally and with other JPA and community organizations.

uUnderstand and advise on engineering, and local, state and federal codes, laws and mandates.

uBe a licensed Civil Engineer (PE) in the State of California, or if currently licensed in another state be able and willing to obtain a California Professional Civil Engineer’s License within 12 months of hire.

INTERPERSONALuBuild trust with others.uBe self-directed, motivated, detail oriented and

flexible.uBe a big picture thinker. uDemonstrate transparency, strong work ethics,

and integrity.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS In addition to the above ideal candidate competencies, candidates shall:

uHave a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, public administration, business or related field, and

uExtensive experience overseeing comprehensive and board-based engineering projects, or public works projects and budgets in a city or county organization.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITSSalary: $152,402–$167,690 annually DOE/DOQ Salary is supplemented by a generous benefit program that includes the following elements:

Retirement (37 Act): 2% @ 62 for new employees and reciprocity with CalPERS.

The County does not participate in Social Security except for the mandatory Medicare contribution.

Insurance: cafeteria-style benefits plan that allows employees to choose from a variety of health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance plans.

Leave Allowances: generous vacation, personal, management, and sick leave benefits plus 11 paid holidays annually.

Deferred Compensation: tax deferred 457 plan to which employees may contribute to enhance their retirement.

HOW TO APPLY This is an open continuous recruitment, however for first consideration apply by AUGUST 28

at: wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/

Interviews will be held on September 18 & 19; please hold the dates on your calendar. This is a two day

interviewing process and selected candidates will be required to participate in the two-day process. Phone

screens will be conducted and candidates selected to interview will be notified on September 9.

Please contact Wendi Brown with questions: 541.664.0376 (direct) or 866.929.WBCP (toll free)

wendi@wbrowncreative.com