Assistant Director - Public Works City of Santa Clara, CA The City of Santa Clara (pop. 133,000), located in the heart of Silicon Valley just 45 miles south of San Francisco, seeks an Assistant Director of Public Works. Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director will oversee approximately 80 employees responsible for street and building maintenance, fleet management, and other operations. A key senior leader, the Assistant Director will help establish priorities, advance department goals and initiatives, and ensure delivery of essential services. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in public works maintenance, facilities, fleet, or related municipal services. A strong customer service orientation and commitment to continuous improvement are critical. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable advancing long-term strategies and addressing day-to-day operational needs. As a people leader, they will be approachable, engaged, and committed to creating an environment where employees can succeed. Requires six years of increasingly responsible experience in business management/administration, operations, or maintenance, including two years of management or supervisory experience, and a bachelor's degree. Public Works or similar operational experience is highly desirable.

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$214,395.84-$280,323.72 DOQE, plus excellent benefits. Apply at www.tbcrecruiting.com by midnight, Sunday, October 11, 2026. Tina White

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www.tbcrecruiting.com How to Apply Post Date Sep 11, 2026 Application Deadline Oct 11, 2026 Apply at www.tbcrecruiting.com. Apply Now Job Details Salary $214,395 - $280,323 Job Function Assistant/Deputy Department Director Position Type Full Time City of Santa Clara Address 1500 Warburton Ave Santa Clara , CA 95050-3713 United States Population 127,647 Website http://www.ci.santa-clara.ca.us Form of Government Council-Manager ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Google Map data ©2026 Google 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Report a map error Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job