APPLY NOW - Director of Public Works - City of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA is seeking a forward-thinking Director of Public Works who can shape the future of one of California’s premier coastal cities. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-performing department responsible for preserving and enhancing critical infrastructure, stewarding complex capital improvement projects, and addressing some of the region’s most unique engineering and environmental challenges. Working alongside an engaged City Council, collaborative executive team, and informed community, the next Director will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact through visionary leadership, innovative problem-solving, and strategic investment in the City’s long-term resilience and quality of life.

Situated on the coast of the Pacific Ocean and among the rolling hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes is a contract city that prides itself on its low-tax, low-density, and semi-rural environment. The City enjoys over 1,500 acres of expansive open space and picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, and the Los Angeles basin. Rancho Palos Verdes’ diverse and active population of approximately 41,000 enjoys all the benefits of a coastal community with high-quality services and amenities.

Learn more about Rancho Palos Verdes here!

Application deadline is Monday, November 30, 2026! To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a cover letter and résumé here! 

Confidential inquiries are welcomed to Bryan Noblett, at bryan@mosaicpublic.com or (916) 217-3696.

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