Public Services and Engineering Director

Public Services and Engineering Director

The City of Coronado is accepting applications for the position of Public Services and Engineering Director. This recruitment is being conducted by Peckham & McKenney Executive Search. To learn more about the position and apply today, visit their website. If you have any questions, please contact Tara Schultz with Peckham & McKenney at (626)644-1398 or toll free at (866)912-1919.
Salary: $221,232.00 - $263,132.00 Annually
Location: Public Services, 101 B Avenue, Coronado, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Opening Date: 07/06/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
FLSA: Exempt
Annual Leave: Executive employees may accrue annual leave up to 224 hours per year depending on lateral public sector experience and time with the City of Coronado. Benefitted full and part-time employees hired with prior public sector experience may receive credit for prior service through annual leave accrual rates for their years of service with other public agencies.
Administrative Leave: Executive employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave each fiscal year. Administrative Leave is accrued on July 1 and is to be used in the fiscal year. Unused Administrative Leave shall expire on June 30. Eligible employees hired after July 1 of a fiscal year will receive a pro-rated credit.
Holidays: The City receives 12 paid holidays per year.
Cafeteria Benefit Plan: The City provides a Cafeteria Benefit Plan that can be used to help cover the cost of medical, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, and ancillary benefits. The City participates in the CalPERS Group Health Benefits, which offers several options including HMO and PPO plans. Cafeteria allotment is dependent on medical plan enrollment.
Life Insurance: The City provides group term life insurance and AD&D in an amount equal to one times annual earnings to a maximum of $275,000, plus $25,000. In addition to the basic group life insurance provided by the City, employees may purchase up to $500,000 of supplemental life insurance. Coverage over $150,000 is subject to approval by the insurance provider. Employees may also elect supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouse/registered domestic partner and child(ren).
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: The City provides short-term disability insurance equal to 66-2/3% of income (up to $1,000/week) after a 14-day waiting period. The City provides long-term disability insurance with a monthly benefit of up to $5,000 after a 90-day waiting period. Employees have the option to elect enhanced long-term disability insurance (up to $8,000/month).
Retirement: Enrollment in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) as follows:
New Members: Participants enrolled in the CalPERS Retirement Plan after January 1, 2013, are considered new members. The City provides the "2% @ 62" formula for new members. The retirement benefit is based on age at retirement, years of service, and a consecutive 36-month compensation period. Employees pay 6.25% (pre-tax) toward the retirement contribution.
Classic Members: Participants enrolled in the CalPERS Retirement Plan prior to January 1, 2013, with no break in service or a break in service of less than 6 months are considered Classic Members. The City provides the "3% @ 60" formula. The retirement benefit is based on age at retirement, years of service, and the single highest year of compensation. Employees pay 8% (pre-tax) toward the retirement benefit.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan: Employees are eligible to join the Mission Square Retirement 457 Deferred Compensation plan. This plan allows employees to set aside pre-tax wages for retirement.
Auto Allowance and City-Provided Vehicles: Executive employees may be designated by the City Manager to receive an auto allowance of up to $350 per month.
Tuition Reimbursement: Employees are eligible to receive $2,000 per year for both college classes leading to a degree and non-graded classes or short-term seminars that benefit the employee in the performance of city work upon written verification of satisfactory coursework completion. Employees are able to utilize this benefit for student loan. Reimbursement may be requested, up to the annual maximum as specified in the approved salary resolution, for any eligible unreimbursed expenses incurred on or after July 1st of current fiscal year.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The City provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The EAP provides confidential evaluation and up to 6 free counseling visits for employees, family members, and anyone residing in the home of an employee.
Bereavement Leave: The City provides Executive employees up to five (5) days paid bereavement leave for those who experience a death in their family.
Additional Benefits: Employees have access to Mission Square 457 retirement savings plans, 529 college savings plans, and a wide array of optional ancillary group benefits.