Job Details

The County of San Luis Obispo is offering a career opportunity for an experienced manager to lead the Transportation Division in Public Works. This is a team of more than 70 professionals responsible for road maintenance, transportation engineering, planning, and project management over a 1,349 mile countywide road system. The Transportation Division Manager is a key member of the leadership team within the APWA accredited Public Works Department. The Division Manager will join a team of 300+ Public Works professionals who provide the full range of services across San Luis Obispo County. The position manages staff operating in the following disciplines:
 • Transportation Programs and Pavement Management
 • Traffic Operations
 • Transportation Planning
 • Disaster Recovery
 • Road Operations and Maintenance

The position works closely with the department`s Development Services, Capital Project Delivery, Design, Construction, Environmental and Finance teams to enhance safe and efficient mobility throughout San Luis Obispo County. Position responsibilities include:
 • Defining and developing a collaborative, customer service-oriented staff
 • Planning and delegating operations, maintenance, and planning responsibilities
 • Coordinating with partner agencies and public stakeholders
 • Ensuring regulatory mandates are met for the road system
 • Preparing and presenting staff reports to the County Board of Supervisors
 • Managing division budgets to advance necessary maintenance work, improvement projects and other initiatives
 
This position offers an annual salary range of $137,737 – $184,579 (DOE) plus a generous benefit package. 

Candidates possessing a valid California Certificate of Registration as a civil engineer, traffic engineer, or land surveyor will receive an additional 5% above the listed annual salary range.

Effective July 2027, an additional 5% top salary step will be added to the salary range for this classification.
 

To learn more and apply, follow this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca/jobs/5428410/public-works-division-manager-transportation