City of Cerritos
The City of Cerritos is located in the heart of the Los Angeles/Orange County metrocenter, midway between Downtown Los Angeles and the business centers of Irvine, Santa Ana and Anaheim. Because Cerritos is virtually the geographic center of the Los Angeles Basin, it has become one of Southern California’s premier commercial crossroads. Cerritos is served directly by three major freeways and is close to two others. Beautifully maintained neighborhoods, carefully planned retail areas, abundant recreational facilities and a world-class performing arts center make Cerritos and exciting, attractive place to live and work.
Under general direction of the Director of Public Works, oversees the management of the Water, General Maintenance, Parks and Trees, and Business Operations Divisions of the Public Works Department. Manages and maintains a variety of municipal services and facilities including streets, safety lighting, traffic signals, street sweeping, refuse collection, storm drains, sewers, municipal buildings, vehicles and equipment, neighborhood and community parks, public swim facility, municipal golf course, street trees, median and parkway landscape, water production and distribution, and electric utility administration. Coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and various community and regulatory agencies. Prepares special studies and reports and presents projects to the City Council and City Commissions. Performs related work as required.
The ideal candidate has a combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of professional public works or related experience with at least two (2) years’ experience at a managerial level.
The monthly salary range for this position is $13,526 – $16,724 per month. The actual salary will depend on qualifications and experience.
To apply for this exciting career opportunity, all applicants must submit a City application via the City of Cerritos website at cerritos.us.
The final filing date: Friday, March 7, 2025
Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include an oral interview and/or other assessments designed to predict successful job performance.
Please contact the Human Resources Division at (562) 916-1322 if you have any questions.