Director of Public Works

Salary : $183,796.00 - $238,935.00 Annually
Location : City of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary
THE OPPORTUNITYThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes is seeking a forward-thinking Director of Public Works who can shape the future of one of California's premier coastal cities. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-performing department responsible for preserving and enhancing critical infrastructure, stewarding complex capital improvement projects, and addressing some of the region's most unique engineering and environmental challenges. Working alongside an engaged City Council, collaborative executive team, and informed community, the next Director will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact through visionary leadership, innovative problem-solving, and strategic investment in the City's long-term resilience and quality of life.

For more information, please see announcement here:

To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume online no later than Monday, November 30, 2026. Apply at:
Full-time Management/Confidential Employee Benefits

Effective - January 1, 2026

INSURANCE PLANS

The City has five (5) medical plans available to employees (3 HMO's, 1 traditional PPO, and a high deductible PPO). The City pays the entire premium for the employee and 50% of the dependent care premium. Employees who show proof of insurance elsewhere and do not enroll in the City's medical plan can receive up to 75% of the premium cost of the least expensive medical plan.

City annual contribution to employee's HSA plan is $4,400 for single coverage or $8,750 for employee and dependent coverage when enrolled in the Blue Shield Silver Plan. Employees can make additional contributions, on a pre-tax basis, to their HSA account through payroll deductions, up to the IRS limits, based on their age (50+) and coverage level.

City paid dental and vision premium for employee only and 50% of the dependent care premium. The City offers two dental plans and one vision plan.

City paid confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all employees and immediate family members. Includes 8 sessions per individual, per issue, per year.

City paid term life insurance (with AD&D) policy with a value of twice the annual salary (up to $350,000). The City also provides group term life and AD&D benefits for Spouses ($5,000) and their children ($2,000). Option for additional insurance coverage for employee and dependents.

City paid long-term disability insurance with a benefit set at 66.7% of monthly earnings to a maximum benefit of $5,000 per month, after a 90-day waiting period (due to injury or illness).

The City does NOT participate in the Social Security program for full time employees; however, participation in MEDICARE is mandatory. The 1.45% mandatory contribution is paid by the employee.

Employees participate in the State Short-Term Disability Insurance program. Annual premium is determined by the state and based on gross annual pay. The premium is deducted from the employee's paycheck.

OPTIONAL BENEFITS

AFLAC plans, Legal Access Plan, 529 College Savings Plan, Pet Insurance, Credit Union membership, and Flexible Spending Accounts (Section 125).
EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT
The City offers a reimbursement of up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition, fees and books for job-related coursework.

WELLNESS REIMBURSEMENT
The City offers up to $300 reimbursement per fiscal year for wellness and fitness related equipment and programs, memberships, and classes.

MONETARY AWARD
Employees are eligible to receive monetary awards of up to 5% of their gross annual pay in recognition of exemplary performance, subject to the approval of the Department Head and City Manager.

#LiveWellRPV
The City is proud to offer a Wellness Program designed to support both physical and mental well-being, offering a variety of resources, activities, monthly workshops focusing on nutrition, fitness, emotional wellness, and mindfulness.

HOLIDAYS
Eight (8) fixed holidays, two (2) floating holidays, plus the winter holiday break (see below).

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Third Monday of January)
• President's Day (Third Monday of February)
• Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
• Independence Day (July 4th)
• Labor Day (first Monday in September)
• Veteran's Day (November 11th)
• Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November)
• Friday after Thanksgiving
• Winter Holiday Break (workdays between and including December 24th and January 1st)
• Two Floating Holidays (one may be designated by City Manager)

LEAVES
Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 8 hours for each full calendar month of service (96 hours per year).
An employee's vacation accrual rate is typically determined by the years of full-time service to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes in the manner specified below. A management employee's years of full-time paid service in the private or public/government sector will be recognized and used to calculate the vacation accrual rate. Additionally, employees will have the option of being paid for up to 50% of accrued vacation leave with the approval of the City Manager. The vacation leave schedule is as follows:

• 80 hours per year, 1st month through 2 years
• 96 hours beginning 3rd year
• 120 hours beginning 6th year of service
• Additional hours are accumulated beginning in years 16-20 (up to maximum of 160 hours/year)

Administrative leave up to 80 hours per fiscal year for Executive Management; up to 62 hours per fiscal year for Management. Initial allotment will be pro-rated, based on start date within fiscal year (July 1 to June 30).

RETIREMENT

The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). California PERS 2% @ 60 for employees with continuing PERS employment with a 7% employee contribution OR 2% @ 62 for new PERS members with an employee contribution of 50% of the normal rate. Employee contributions are made on a pre-tax basis. Final compensation for both plans is determined by the three-year average option.

Employees have the option to contribute to a 457 deferred compensation account (on a pre-tax basis), up to IRS limits. The City contributes up to a 3% match of 457 employee contributions to a 401(a) defined contribution plan for management/confidential employees.

Employees will be enrolled in the City's Retirement Health Savings (RHS) account the first of the month following date of hire. The City contributes $100 per pay period into the account and employees contribute 1% of their base salary.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full time employees work 80 hours in 9 days (9/80) and receive every other Friday off. City Hall hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Management employees may be required to work outside their regular schedule to attend meetings and/or City sponsored events as needed.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Auto allowance of $300 per month for Department Heads.