City of Poway

The City of Poway was incorporated in December 1980 as a general law city operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is composed of five members elected to serve overlapping four-year terms, and each year, the City Council chooses one of its members to serve as Deputy Mayor, while the Mayor is directly elected. There are no term limits in Poway, and the community benefits from the City’s long-term political stability. Known for being an active and engaged elected body, Councilmembers typically serve for numerous terms. Poway’s City Manager is appointed by the City Council, as are the City Attorney and the members of the City’s citizen advisory committees. The Council is accountable to the residents of Poway for all services and programs provided by the municipality and serves as the City’s policy-making body. Poway provides the traditional spectrum of municipal services, including water and sewer, and contracts with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement services. 

The Public Works Department oversees a $49 million budget in which the Assistant Director of Public Works for Maintenance Operations oversees a $14 million budget. The Public Works Department is responsible for ensuring reliable operation and maintenance of public infrastructure to protect public health and safety. Additional functions include maintenance of streets, medians, sidewalks, and signage; parks, trails, and open space; urban forestry; traffic signals and street lights; public facilities; and administration of special districts.

The Maintenance Operations division plans, oversees, and administers maintenance of the City’s 165 miles of roads and rights-of-way, 178 miles of sidewalks, 105 miles of open channels, fleet of 279 total vehicles and equipment, 75 facilities, 232 developed park acres, and trails and open space. The division protects public health and safety and ensures regulatory compliance, responsiveness, efficiency, and effectiveness during normal and emergency operations.

The annual salary range for the Assistant Director of Public Works Director for Maintenance Operations is $141,612 – $172,128; placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience. If you are interested in being part of a high-performing, hard-working, and dedicated team, please visit our City of Poway jobs page at Governmentjobs.com/careers/poway/ to apply online via a Government Jobs application.