Director of Public Works

Salary : $180,865.98 - $219,843.73 Annually
Location : 14403 East Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

JOB SUMMARY
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

MONTHLY SALARY $15,072.16 - $18,320.30

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

First Review of Applications: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

For more information about the position and to view the complete job announcement, please follow the link below:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applications must be submitted online. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include a written examination, a panel interview and other testing processes designated to predict successful job performance. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information.
City of Baldwin Park

(626) 960-4011

RETIREMENT- CalPERS
Employees Hired Before 01/01/2013

• CalPERS EE contribution: 9% for classic members or 11.5% for PEPRA members
• CalPERS Retirement Plan: 3% @ 50 for classic or 2.7% @ 57 for PEPRA, depending on member status
• $500 Retired Death Benefit
• Military service credit
• 1959 Survivors Benefit Level I EE contributes $0.93 PP
• City contracts with CalPERS to include 1959 Survivors Benefit Level IV
• Pre-Retirement Death Benefits continue after remarriage of survivor
• 2% Annual Cost of Living Allowance

New CalPERS Members Hired on or After 01/01/2013

• 2% @ 62 formula
• EE pay 50% of normal cost, currently 5.5%
• 3 Year Average Final Compensation
• $500 Retired Death Benefit
• Pre-Retirement Death Benefits continue after remarriage of survivor
• Military Service credit as Public Service
• 1959 Survivors Benefit Level I
• City contracts with CalPERS to include 1959 Survivors Benefit Level IV
• 2% Annual Cost of living allowance

Health/Life

• Group life, medical, dental, vision and long term disability insurance programs are provided.

Insurance

• $1,625.00 per month for Health and Dental insurance; excess may be received as taxable income, or may be placed in our deferred compensation program.
• $37.55 per month for Vision insurance
• $100,000 Group term life insurance/AD&D

Additional Pay

• Electronic device allowance of $150.00/mo.
• Vehicle allowance $500.00/mo
• Administrative Leave of 120 hours per fiscal year
• City contributes $150.00/mo. into a City sponsored deferred compensation plan
• Bilingual pay of $150.00 /mo for Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and American Sign Language

Group

• Executive Management/Contract At-will

Retiree Health

• City will pay only the minimum employer contribution to CalPERS that is required by Government Code section 22892(b).

Work Week

• 4/10 Work Schedule

Leaves

• Vacation: Employees initially accrue 96 hours per year. Hours increase based on length of service.
• Sick: Employees accrue 96 hours per year. All City employees are eligible to participate in the Sick Leave Incentive Program.
• Holiday: 9 fixed holidays per year, plus 20 floating holiday leave hours

Other

• Optional programs available to employees include:
  • Additional Life Insurance; Education Tuition Reimbursement Program; 401A and 457 Deferred compensation plan.

01

Completion of the following supplemental questionnaire is REQUIRED. The information you provide will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Please be detailed and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume" or "see application" are not valid responses. All submitted information is subject to verification at any time during the recruitment and selection process. Falsification of any information or failure to complete this questionnaire as instructed may result in disqualification. I understand and will abide by the above information and instructions (Please type your full name.)
02

Do you possess at least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in public works and engineering administration?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess at least two (2) years of supervisory and management experience?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university? If yes, please attach a copy of your degree or official/unofficial transcripts verifying degree completion.

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, a California Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer?

• Yes
• No

Required Question