Find & Apply For Public Administrator Jobs in Apple Valley, California

JOB Position Summary Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, manages, and provides administrative direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the Public Works Department, including the maintenance and operations of streets, storm drains, fleets, wastewater collections systems, and contract management for street maintenance, street striping, street sweeping and signal maintenance, and other programs; coordinates assigned activities with other Town departments, officials, outside agencies, and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among Town departments and with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to Town management staff in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

Education and Training Education:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, public or business administration, or a related field. Possession of a Master's Degree is highly desirable.

Experience:

Five (5) years of responsible professional engineering or public works operations and maintenance experience with considerable supervisory or administrative experience. Experience in administering a municipal water utility is highly desirable. Application Process To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit your résumé, cover letter, and a list of four work-related references to Kristine Williams, Human Resources Manager, by emailing jobs@applevalley.org. Résumé should reflect years and months of employment, as well as size of staff and budgets you have managed. Those individuals determined to be the most ideally suited for the opportunity will be invited to interview with the Town in August 2026. This recruitment will remain open until filled with an expected first applicant review on July 28th, 2026.