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Director Of Watershed Protection

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our annual base salary of approximately $169,558 - $237,382 an employee within this position will also be eligible for the following:

• EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: may be eligible for 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5%, based on completion of an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree from an accredited institution not required for the position.
• RETIREMENT/SOCIAL SECURITY: The County and you each contribute to Social Security and to the County's Retirement Plan. If you are eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems, such as PERS. For more information, visit: vcera.org.
• EXECUTIVE ANNUAL LEAVE: The candidate selected for this position will earn 248 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service, to 328 hours after 10 years of service, and to 368 hours after 15 years of service. Credit for prior public service may be considered (Management Resolution, 616A).
• ANNUAL LEAVE REDEMPTION: The ability to "cash in" or redeem up to 100 hours of annual leave per year after using 80 hours of annual leave within the previous 12 months (Management Resolution, 1205).
• HEALTH PLANS: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A flexible credit allowance of up to $26,626 annually.
• HOLIDAYS: 13 paid days per year, including 1 floating holiday to use at your discretion.
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION: You may elect to contribute to one or both of the County's deferred compensation plans (established under Internal Revenue Code sections 401(k) and 457). If you participate in the County sponsored 401(k) plan, the County will match a part of your contribution up to 3% of your salary, on a per pay period basis. Following five (5) years of continuous County service, an additional 2% non-elective contribution will be made to the 401(k) plan.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Increase your spending power by reimbursing you with pre-taxed dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Other benefits include: Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and a Work Life Program that includes child care and elder care referrals.

Under administrative direction of the Assistant Director of Public Works Agency, the Director of Watershed Protection manages an annual operating budget of $86 million and approximately 130 employees in five divisions: Design & Construction, Operations & Maintenance, Planning & Permits, and Water Resources. This position represents the Agency in matters relating to the Watershed Protection Department, and performs related work as required. To learn more about the Public Works Agency, please visit their website at publicworks.venturacounty.gov This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance.

To apply for this exceptional career opportunity, please complete one of the following for consideration:

• Email your cover letter, resume and any additional materials for consideration to Michelle.Antonetty@venturacounty.gov, OR
• Submit an online application at and attach your cover letter, current resume, and any additional materials for consideration.

A first review of resumes will take place on May 29, 2026. All relevant work experience, training, and education must be included to determine eligibility. Following a structured evaluation of the resumes, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview. The top candidates, as determined by the panel, will then be invited to a second interview with PWA executive management. The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size and quantity of the candidate pool. For additional information about this position please contact Michelle Antonetty at (805) 477-7260 or email at Michelle.Antonetty@venturacounty.gov. The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.