The Public Works Department consists of almost 500 budgeted FTEs and is responsible for the design, construction, renovation and operation of public projects ranging from seawalls to wastewater treatment plants; sewers; water; libraries; parks; facilities; and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, streetlights and street trees. The Department’s executive team is committed to delivering projects and programs that enhance quality of life, economic growth, public health, and the environment to all residents. The Public Works Department is comprised of several divisions with an operating and capital budget of over $332,000,000. Three Assistant Directors oversee the following key divisions: Water and Recycled Water, Wastewater, Engineering and Capital Projects, Environmental Services, Parks, Street, Facilities, Special Districts, Fleet Services, a City-owned 36-hole golf course, and the Oxnard Transit Center.

Reporting to one of the three Assistant Public Works Directors, the Special Districts Manager plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises, and administers the City’s maintenance districts, including the Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD), Waterway Assessment Districts, the Streetlight Maintenance District, and other special maintenance districts that may be created by the City of Oxnard from time to time. This position also oversees the work of staff and contractors/consultants and ensures contractor compliance with agreements; monitors budgets; maintains cooperative working relationships with various representative boards, and public agencies; makes presentations before the City Council and committees; and performs other related duties as required. The incumbent manages contracts and works very closely with the various association boards regarding maintenance, budgets, and other issues. The City currently has 43 special districts and a division budget of $15mil.

The ideal candidate will be an effective manager and communicator, with high integrity and excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with different audiences of all levels, and to manage expectations of community groups and key stakeholders within the City. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and creative problem-solver with a solid understanding of city special maintenance districts and functions. This position requires a positive and energetic leadership style with a willingness to take a “hands on” approach to develop a team-oriented working environment within the division. Strong analytical and project management skills as well as the ability to develop and recommend comprehensive solutions are required. Past experience in contract administration, budgets development and administration, management analysis, and working with community organizations and commissions are a must. A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Parks and Recreation Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field AND four (4) years of experience (one year at a supervisory level) in maintenance district administration is required.

Located on the beautiful Southern California coast, the City of Oxnard is the most populous city in the County of Ventura with over 210,000 residents. Nestled about 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 35 miles south of Santa Barbara, Oxnard prides itself on its rich diversity and culture. Although agriculture remains a major industry, Oxnard enjoys an expanding economy based on a healthy combination of commercial and manufacturing development, tourism, and the U.S. Navy. Oxnard residents enjoy a spirit of community pride with an unsurpassed quality of life enhanced by the charm of this coastal community, the natural environment and solitude of the nearby Los Padres National Forest, and the cultural and educational amenities of a diverse and vibrant urban setting. Local assets include acres of new housing among tree-lined streets, parks and beaches, two thriving military bases, a full-service deep water port, master planned industrial parks, prime commercial and retail sites, a regional medical center and hospital, and a flourishing public regional university, California State University Channel Islands. In addition, there are golf courses, marinas, and wonderfully landscaped streets. There is a small-town atmosphere in this seaside city where fields of strawberries flourish along many roads, and the Mediterranean climate supports year-round activities ranging from walking on the beach, a concert in the park or sailing to the Channel Islands. It is an ideal coastal community and an excellent place to raise a family that offers oceanfront recreation and outdoor adventures, award winning festivals and friendly, safe neighborhoods. Oxnard offers an exceptional quality of life.