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Job Description
Public Works Director/City Engineer
City of Grover Beach, California
Situated along the picturesque Central Coast of California, Grover Beach is home to 2.31 square miles of laid-back coastal charm and exciting outdoor activities like hiking, horseback and off-road riding, golfing and beach bonfires. Located an hour north of Santa Barbara midway between the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, flanked by the Pacific Coast Highway and Highway 101, and served by Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner train, Grover Beach’s easy accessibility and mild Mediterranean climate, add to its appeal as a destination for visitors and an ideal location to live and work.
The City of Grover Beach is seeking a Public Works Director/City Engineer who is an innovative, solution-oriented engineering professional, capable of addressing today’s Public Works challenges, and leading and mentoring a strong team within both the engineering and maintenance divisions. The Public Works Department is committed to delivering essential services and maintaining the city’s quality of life - including providing reliable water and wastewater services, caring for city parks and infrastructure, and ensuring that developments are completed successfully and in compliance with adopted standards.
Competitive candidates will possess the equivalent of five years of increasingly responsible experience in Public Works, engineering and/or utilities, including three years in a supervisory or management capacity, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, public or business administration or related field. A Master’s degree is desirable. The successful candidate must possess a valid registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California or be able to obtain said license within 18 months of appointment as Director.
The salary range is $150,540 - $192,132, with an approved 3% increase effective July 1, 2026, and a competitive benefits package.
Filing Deadline: April 10, 2026
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Job Requirements
see above
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Special Instructions
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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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