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Description
The City of Patterson is seeking a highly qualifed Public Works Director to plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the Public Works Department including the urban forestry division, fleet maintenance division, water operations division, streets and collections division, wastewater treatment division, parks and landscape division, electrical and facility maintenance division, and regulatory and environmental compliance division. The incumbent will coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager’s Office.
FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: June 16, 2026
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will provide strong leadership and operational oversight across Public Works functions. They will ensure continuity of services while maintaining high standards of honesty, safety, efficiency, and responsiveness.
This individual will possess a high level of political and organizational acumen and be able to work collaboratively with various City departments to align Public Works operations and infrastructure planning with current and future development initiatives.
One of the major challenges facing the department in the near future is water. Patterson is dealing with water quality issues related to Chromium 6 treatment as well as water supply issues related to SGMA and a reduction in groundwater pumping. The City envisions moving to surface water treatment within a decade. The next Director will bring expertise to both of these competing demands.
The ideal candidate will directly supervise and support existing Public Works staff, setting clear expectations, promoting accountability, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
This individual will have the ability to maintain positive labor and employee relations and promote teamwork and organizational stability.
Benefits
Holidays: 13 days per year, plus any one-time proclaimed holiday.
Vacation: 200 hours per year.
Administrative Leave: 104 hours per year.
Sick Leave: Accrue 8 hours per month
Retirement: Qualified candidates currently or within the last six (6) months a member of CalPERS or subject to reciprocity with another eligible retirement plan may be a “classic member” and may be enrolled in the City’s 2.7% @ 55 plan. Employee pays employee contribution rate of 8% on a pre-tax basis.
Non-classic or “new members” will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan. Employee will be required to pay 50% of the normal contribution rate as prescribed by PEPRA on a pre-tax basis. The City does not participate in Social Security.
Health: The City currently contributes 100% of the CalPERS Kaiser Family Rate for Unrepresented employees.
Additional Benefits: The City provides dental, vision insurance for the employee and their dependents, and retiree medical. Employees can chose to participate in the City’s Deferred Compensation Plans which is matched up to 3%.