Director of Public Works
Peckham & McKenney Oroville, CA, USA
- Location: Oroville, CA, USA
- Categories: Engineering, Public Works
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Dec 12, 2025
Job Description:
Director of Public Works
Description
Director of Public Works
Butte County, California
Butte County is seeking a highly accomplished engineering professional to lead, mentor, and manage a dynamic Public Works Department, a creative, solution-oriented, and collaborative leader; fiscally agile, with experience successfully maneuvering projects through the complex and sometimes challenging requirements.
Located on the east side of Northern California’s Sacramento Valley, covering 1,640 square miles between the Sacramento River and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Butte County is home to 207,303 residents and five incorporated jurisdictions. The County offers an ideal economic atmosphere and a lower cost of living, and is conveniently located within a few hours of metropolitan areas such as Sacramento and the Bay Area. Opportunities for recreation, cultural enrichment, and relaxation in a rural environment are endless.
The salary range is $181,591 - $219,725, with approved %5 increases effective July 1, 2026, 2027, 2028, and competitive benefits.
Filing Deadline: January 9, 2025