Deputy Director - Flood Control and Water Resources (Public Works)

Job Description:

Deputy Director - Flood Control and Water Resources (Public Works)

Description

The Napa Valley

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

Napa County as an Employer

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The Position

This open recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time vacancy for the position of Deputy Director of Public Works-Flood Control and Water Resources for the Public Works Department at Napa County. This is an at-will, management position. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill current and future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to twelve (12) months from the establishment date.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

• Hourly Rate: $93.52 (Step 1) - $113.46 (Step 5)
• Annual Salary: $194,521.60 (Step 1) - $235,996.80 (Step 5)
• Summary of Benefits: Management Non-Classified (Other) Benefits Summary
• Job Description: Class Specifications | DEP DIR PW-FLOOD CTRL & WATER | Class Spec Details

The Department of Public Works at Napa County is dedicated to sustaining health, safety, quality of life and protection of natural resources by providing and maintaining public facilities and services in partnership with the community and other public agencies for current and future residents, workers, animals, and visitors of Napa County.

Under administrative direction, the Deputy Director of Public Works - Flood Control and Water Resources assumes full management responsibility for the Flood Control and Water Resources Division within the Public Works Department. This Division includes a broad variety of projects and programs, including Flood Control, Watershed Management and Restoration, Municipal Stormwater compliance, and Solid Waste. These projects and programs include a number of special districts and community facilities districts that are staffed by the County, notably the Napa County Flood Control & Water Conservation District, two water and wastewater districts near Lake Berryessa, and the Upper Valley Waste Management Agency. This position coordinates division activities with other County departments and external agencies, provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Public Works, and may act on behalf of the Director in their absence.
The Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) serves as the local sponsor for the award-winning Napa River Flood Management Plan in coordination with the Army Corps of Engineers and administers water supply contracts, watershed management, stormwater management programs throughout Napa County. The District's mission is to conserve and manage flood and stormwaters to protect life and property, maintain the County's watershed using environmentally sound practices, and provide coordinated planning to meet the community's water supply needs. The position will direct the assigned staff and operations of the District in coordination with, and under the direction of the Independent District Board of Directors.
This at-will management position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction in the implementation of departmental programs and projects. The incumbent oversees multiple divisions and functions, including engineering, operations, and administrative programs within the Public Works Department. Key responsibilities include executive-level oversight of staff, internal operations, and the administration and technical direction of complex public works and water resources programs. The role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic and highly visible environment.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

• Experience: Six years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience, including two years of management, administrative and supervisory responsibility.
  
• Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred. License or Certificate:*
  
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer, a Geologist or Hydrogeologist issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
  
  *Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
  

THE RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PROCESS:

ONLINE APPLICATION DEADLINE By 5:00 PM PST ON FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026

Application Screening & Supplemental Question Scoring
Tentatively scheduled for the week April 27, 2026

Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for a panel interview.

Panel Interview
Tentatively scheduled for the week of May 11, 2026

Establish Eligibility List Tentatively scheduled for the week of May 18, 2026

The most qualified candidates from the interview will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered for current and future vacancies for this position for up to one year.

The Napa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process at any time.

Example of Duties

Review the job description, including the example of duties, for this position HERE!

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3101).

ADA ACCOMMODATION
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Non-Classified - Other

Closing Date/Time: 4/24/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$194,521.60 - $235,996.80 Annually