Deputy Director of Public Infrastructure Administration - Promotional

Job Description

Position Information

This recruitment is promotional only. You must presently be a full or part-time regular or probationary County of Sonoma, Community Development Commission, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, or Sonoma County Water Agency employee in order to apply for this position.

Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI) has requested a county-wide promotional certification to fill a Deputy Director of Public Infrastructure Administration position. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time or part-time positions as they occur during the active status of the list.

Under the general direction of the department head, the Deputy Director of Public Infrastructure Administration manages, plans, advises on, and coordinates the services of the Administration Division of SPI, which includes accounting and fiscal, centralized county-wide purchasing, communications, customer service, continuity of operations, safety, human resources, information technology, and infrastructure grant services. The position assists in the preparation and implementation of a variety of strategic plans; ensures collaboration and coordination of services with County and external programs and partnerships; leads and supervises professional, technical, and/or support staff in the accomplishment of Division objectives; and may act in the Director's absence.

The ideal candidate for this position has comprehensive knowledge of SPI organizational objectives and functions and will possess many of the following:

• Experience with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and legislative considerations governing county, state, and/or federally assisted SPI programs and funding sources
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of effective personnel supervision and management, including the planning and organization of work, and the selection and performance management of employees
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with keen attention to detail
• Skilled in presenting information clearly and managing projects and crises effectively
• Exceptional prioritization and time-management abilities, combined with the capacity to delegate effectively and mentor others through teaching and guidance
  

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education: Any combination of education, training, and professional work experience that would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally this would include significant academic coursework and/or training in accounting, government finance, business and/or public administration, human resources, purchasing, or a related field of study; and five years of progressively responsible professional or management-level work experience in the areas of administration, finance, human resources, and/or procurement, including at least three years supervising professional, administrative, or technical staff employees.

License: Possession of a valid driver’s license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

The position advertised on this announcement does not require possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of: the principles of public administration, policy, planning, and related services; federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and legislative considerations governing county, state, and/or federally assisted public infrastructure services programs and funding sources; the organizational objectives and functions of a county public infrastructure department; policy and procedural development and the analysis and evaluation of programs; grant administration, government finance, and budget analysis, formulation, and control.

Thorough knowledge of: the principles and practices of planning and project management; the principles and practices related to purchasing, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and various aspects of contract negotiation, administration, and compliance; the principles and practices of effective personnel supervision and management, including the planning and organization of work, and the selection and performance management of employees.

Ability to: strategically plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the operations of a large diverse organization; develop and implement short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, and policies; effectively supervise, evaluate, and direct the work of professional, technical, and operations support staff; develop and maintain effective working relationships; successfully manage complex assignments; manage, plan, and organize various aspects of work relating to administration, continuity of operations, finance, grant management, purchasing, and general management matters; understand and interpret policies, data, and technical and legal documents; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with public officials, County management, employees, boards and commissions, agencies, and other interested parties; develop and support strategic objectives; provide effective leadership, motivate employees and foster an inclusive, equitable, and positive work culture; successfully negotiate and persuade others; exercise initiative, ingenuity, and sound judgment in solving difficult administrative, technical, and personnel problems; be decisive and work independently; be flexible and willing to work effectively under adverse conditions as needed during emergency disaster response and recovery and stressful situations.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.

Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Personally identifiable information (PII) is removed from the standard application fields and applicable attachments. This PII blind screening practice redacts a candidate’s personal information that could potentially influence or bias the scoring process. Personal information includes the applicant’s name, former last name, address, phone number, email, driver's license number, school name, education start and end dates, age, date of birth, gender, and race. This PII blind screening practice helps contribute to a fair and equitable examination process.

Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

Additional Information

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to candidates.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted in person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job announcement must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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Important Note: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

County of Sonoma Benefits: Management*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan: Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .

IRS 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief: County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus, excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at Labor Agreements & Salary Resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits, including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts, go to Human Resources or contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonomacounty.gov or (707) 565-2900.

*Important Notes: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 9/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific