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  • Public Works/City Engineer Director

  • City of Hercules, CA
  • 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, California United States View Map

Job Description

Public Works/City Engineer Director

City of Hercules, California

 

Nestled along the northeastern shoreline of San Pablo Bay, the City of Hercules is a vibrant, diverse community of approximately 26,500 residents. Ideally situated between San Francisco and Napa Valley, Hercules offers exceptional regional accessibility, attractive neighborhoods, and abundant parks, trails, and open space. Blending small-town charm with forward-thinking urban planning, the City is embracing an exciting future through waterfront revitalization, transit-oriented development, and a growing town center, while preserving its rich history and exceptional quality of life.

The City of Hercules seeks an experienced, collaborative Public Works Director/City Engineer who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be a licensed professional civil engineer with local government experience, sound judgment, and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to managing competing priorities and limited resources. An approachable and empowering leader, the successful candidate will build trust, develop staff, leverage technical expertise, and foster a positive, team-oriented culture. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and with regional partners will be essential to advancing the City’s priorities and initiatives.

The salary range for this outstanding opportunity is $201,199 to $256,787. Placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications.

Please submit your cover letter and resume (including month/year of employment) via our website:

Peckham & McKenney

www.peckhamandmckenney.com

 

Feel free to contact Maria Hurtado at (831) 247-7885 if you have any questions regarding this position or recruitment process.

 

Filing Deadline:          November 19, 2026

Job Requirements

see above

Special Instructions

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Phone

866-912-1919
Peckham & McKenney

Peckham & McKenney

With 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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