City of Newport Beach, CA - Municipal Operations Director

City of Newport Beach, CA – Municipal Operations Director

The City of Newport Beach is one of Southern California’s most picturesque and popular beach communities. The harbor accommodates approximately 9,000 recreational and charter vessels across its 21-square‑mile expanse. Ten miles of ocean coastline offer world‑class swimming, surfing, boating, and aquatic recreation. The City has a permanent population of approximately 86,738 residents, which expands significantly during the summer months to more than 100,000 with 20,000 to 100,000 tourists daily. Daily visitor activity often exceeds 100,000, supporting vibrant commercial districts, high-quality residential neighborhoods, and an exceptional public school system.

The Municipal Operations Department is a cornerstone of Newport Beach’s high‑performing infrastructure maintenance and operation team. The Municipal Operations Director will lead one of the City’s most visible and impactful service areas, overseeing the maintenance of beaches, trees, streetscapes, storm drains, fleet, facilities, refuse operations, and related municipal infrastructure. The Director is supported by four supervisors and approximately 68 full‑time employees, providing seven‑day‑a‑week service to the community to maintain the high standards of cleanliness, safety, and responsiveness that Newport Beach residents expect.

Requirements: BA/BS degree (master’s preferred) and seven years of increasingly responsible public works services experience in streets, parks, trees, storm drains, bridges, facilities, and vehicle maintenance and replacement. Included must be at least three years of responsible management and supervisory experience. Comparable experience in public beach maintenance and refuse service administration is highly desirable.

Salary Range: $180,638 to $284,491

Apply online by February 9, 2026 at . For questions, please contact Wesley Herman at or Sherrill Uyeda at . Main Office: (562) 901‑0769. EEO/ADA.

Seniority Level

• Director

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Other