Director - Public Works Agency, Watershed Protection (Flood Control)

Director - Public Works Agency, Watershed Protection (Flood Control)

Salary

$169,558.94 - $237,382.53 Annually

Location

Ventura and may require travel throughout Ventura County, CA

Job Type

At-Will

Job Number

0410PWA-26AA (MA)

Department

Public Works Agency (recruitment by CEO-HR)

Opening Date

05/01/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

Description

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WHAT WE OFFER

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our annual base salary of approximately $169,558 - $237,382 an employee within this position will also be eligible for the following:

• EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: may be eligible for 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5%, based on completion of an associate, bachelors, or graduate degree from an accredited institution not required for the position.
• RETIREMENT/SOCIAL SECURITY: The County and you each contribute to Social Security and to the Countys Retirement Plan. If you are eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems, such as PERS. For more information, visit: https://www.vcera.org/.
• EXECUTIVE ANNUAL LEAVE: The candidate selected for this position will earn 248 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service, to 328 hours after 10 years of service, and to 368 hours after 15 years of service. Credit for prior public service may be considered (Management Resolution, §616A)
• ANNUAL LEAVE REDEMPTION: The ability to "cash in" or redeem up to 100 hours of annual leave per year after using 80 hours of annual leave within the previous 12 months (Management Resolution, §1205)
• HEALTH PLANS: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A flexible credit allowance of up to $26,626 annually.
• HOLIDAYS: 13 paid days per year, including 1 floating holiday to use at your discretion.
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION: You may elect to contribute to one or both of the Countys deferred compensation plans (established under Internal Revenue Code sections 401(k) and 457). If you participate in the County sponsored 401(k) plan, the County will match a part of your contribution up to 3% of your salary, on a per pay period basis. Following five (5) years of continuous County service, an additional 2% non-elective contribution will be made to the 401(k) plan.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Increase your spending power by reimbursing you with pre-taxed dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Other benefits include: Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and a Work Life Program that includes child care and elder care referrals.

Under administrative direction of the Assistant Director of Public Works Agency, the Director of Watershed Protection manages an annual operating budget of $86 million and approximately 130 employees in five divisions: Design & Construction, Operations & Maintenance, Planning & Permits, and Water Resources. This position represents the Agency in matters relating to the Watershed Protection Department, and performs related work as required.

To learn more about the Public Works Agency, please visit their website at publicworks.venturacounty.gov

This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance.

Recruitment Process

To apply for this exceptional career opportunity, please complete one of the following for consideration:

• Email your cover letter, resume and any additional materials for consideration to Michelle.Antonetty@venturacounty.gov, OR

• Submit an online application at www.ventura.org/jobs and attach your cover letter, current resume, and any additional materials for consideration.

Resume Evaluation

A first review of resumes will take place on May 29, 2026. All relevant work experience, training, and education must be included to determine eligibility.

Interview Process

Following a structured evaluation of the resumes, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview. The top candidates, as determined by the panel, will then be invited to a second interview with PWA executive management. The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size and quantity of the candidate pool.

For additional information about this position please contact Michelle Antonetty at (805) 477-7260 or email at Michelle.Antonetty@venturacounty.gov.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT LEVEL (Groups 1 & 2)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQs
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: MA, MB2

Employer Ventura County

Address 800 S. Victoria Avenue

LOC. #1970

Ventura, California, 93009

Phone (805) 654-5129

Website http://hr.venturacounty.gov