ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PUBLIC WORKS (UC)
County of Los AngelesAbout the role
Posting number: UC-081726
Department: HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT
Job classification: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES, LACERA
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Works, Executive Management
Summary
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works is seeking a strategic, enterprise-minded, and experienced professional to serve as Assistant Director (UC).
As a member of the executive team and trusted advisor to the Director, the Assistant Director will provide leadership across major business service areas supporting transportation, water resources, environmental services, development services, and municipal infrastructure. The position will oversee operational performance, capital planning, fiscal stewardship, and the alignment of personnel, budgets, and long-range infrastructure strategies with regional priorities.
The Assistant Director will advance initiatives involving climate resilience, transportation systems innovation, infrastructure integration, sustainability, and organizational transformation. The position will also collaborate with County leadership, public agencies, community partners, and regional stakeholders to translate County policies and priorities into effective operational outcomes.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join the nation’s largest county public works organization and help shape infrastructure investments that support public safety, mobility, environmental protection, economic vitality, and quality of life throughout Los Angeles County.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. First consideration will be given to submissions received by August 28, 2026.
Interested individuals must create a NEOGOV profile and submit a résumé, cover letter, educational verification, and professional licensure documentation as directed in the brochure linked here: https://bit.ly/4bQoarI
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