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Summary
Are you a hands-on, action-oriented public works professional? Are you an effective manager with a track record of achieving results? If you are, you should consider bringing your talents to this amazing City!
The City of Morro Bay is a vibrant, welcoming coastal community with a deep connection to its natural surroundings. Located on California’s picturesque Central Coast, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the City boasts a close-knit community of approximately 10,500 and receives 800,000 visitors annually from all over the world. The location is ideal for individuals who are drawn to natural beauty, a slow pace, quaint atmosphere, and temperate-climate.
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Job Description
The City Manager is seeking a Public Works Director with a record of success in complex and fast paced organizations, documented success managing projects to completion, and a tactical and strategic long-term vision.
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Job Requirements
Requires the equivalent of graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration, civil engineering, or closely related subject and at least five years of experience in management or supervisory capacity and five years of increasingly responsible experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of municipal public works facilities or services. A Master’s Degree is desirable.
The annual salary for this at-will position is $182,104 - $210,850 depending on qualifications and experience. The City offers an outstanding benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee with significant contributions towards family premiums, $250/mo auto allowance, $3,500 annual contribution to deferred comp, and a generous paid leave program. Relocation assistance is negotiable.
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Special Instructions
Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.
Please submit your compelling cover letter and resume (including month/year of employment) via our website:
Peckham & McKenney
Resumes acknowledged within two business days. Call Roberta Greathouse at (831) 998-3194 for more information. A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com.
The filing deadline is May 31, 2026.
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Job Description and Information Flyers
PDF Flyer: View/Download PDF File
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Peckham & McKenney
Show moreWith over 50 years of combined experience in executive search, management and local government, Peckham & McKenney brings a high level of understanding and service to their clients and candidates.
Peckham & McKenney provides Executive Search and Consulting services to local government agencies throughout the Western United States and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA, with an office in Lake Tahoe and a presence in Denver, CO.
Peckham & McKenney was established on the premise that an executive search and consulting firm must be dedicated to providing its clients and candidates with professional service, as well as a personal, hands-on approach. Our business philosophy centers upon the understanding that this is a "people" oriented industry and that attention to others' needs is the key to providing excellent customer service. Not only are we committed to providing our clients with well-qualified candidates, but we also take pride in treating both clients and candidates with the utmost respect that they deserve.
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