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Washoe County, NV

DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER

Reno, NV · On-site

$112K - $241K/yr

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Public Works Division Manager - Utilities

City of Milpitas, CA

Milpitas, CA • On-site, Remote

$163K - $204K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Salary : $163,966.66 - $204,958.26 Annually
Location : City of Milpitas, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-00011
Department: Public Works
Division: Utility Maintenance
Opening Date: 10/28/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Definition
The City of Milpitas is home to family-centered communities that embrace cultural diversity, quality schooling, and conveniently located neighborhood parks and shopping centers. Milpitas has an ethnically diverse array of retail and restaurants, and major regional retail destinations that attract shoppers from beyond the city. With over 40,800 jobs and 39,600 employed residents, Milpitas is a jobs rich community and is often called the "Crossroads of Silicon Valley". Once a small agricultural town and later a stopover point for travelers between Oakland and San Jose, Milpitas has blossomed into one of the world's premier computer and semiconductor producers.
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The City of Milpitas is seeking a Public Works Division Manager Utilities to provide strategic leadership for operations and maintenance of the water distribution, sewer, and storm drain collection systems, under the direction of the Deputy Public Works Director. If you are an enthusiastic professional with a passion for public works, apply today!
For the complete job description, please visit:
Review the recruitment brochure here:
To apply for this position, please visit CPS HR Consulting at: https://cpshr.us/recruitment/2597/
RETIREMENT
Miscellaneous Unrepresented:
1. Classic Tier 1 employees (Employees hired before October 9, 2011): 2.7% at 55 Retirement Plan including the highest final compensation amendment. (Employee pays 8% contribution rate)
2. Classic Tier 2 employees (Employees hired on or after October 9, 2011 and before January 1, 2013, or who qualify for CalPERS pension reciprocity): 2% @ 60 Retirement Plan including three year final average compensation period (Employee pays 7% contribution rate)
3. Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: 2% @ 62 Retirement Plan including three year final average compensation period (Employee contribution rate as stated in annual CalPERS actuarial report)
City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security, but do contribute to Medicare.
Police Unrepresented:
1. Classic Tier 1 employees (Employees hired before April 8, 2012): 3% @ 50 Retirement Plan including the highest final compensation amendment. (Employee pays 9% contribution rate)
2. Classic Tier 2 employees (Employees hired on or after April 8, 2012 and before January 1, 2013, or who qualify for CalPERS pension reciprocity): 3% @ 55 Retirement Plan including highest final compensation (Employee pays 9% contribution rate)
3. Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: 2.7 % @ 57 Retirement Plan including three year final average compensation period (Employee pays half of normal cost, July 2018 at 10% contribution rate)
Fire Unrepresented
1. Classic Tier 1 employees (Employees hired before April 8, 2012): 3% @ 50 Retirement Plan including the highest final compensation amendment. (Employee pays 9% contribution rate)
2. Classic Tier 2 employees (Employees hired on or after April 8, 2012 and before January 1, 2013, or who qualify for CalPERS pension reciprocity): 3% @ 55 Retirement Plan including highest final compensation (Employee pays 9% contribution rate)
3. Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: 2.7 % @ 57 Retirement Plan including three year final average compensation period (Employee contribution rate as stated in CalPERS actuarial report.)
City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security, but do contribute to Medicare.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Choice of CalPERS Medical Plans. City pays coverage up to the Kaiser rate. Employees who waive health coverage are eligible to receive $125 per month in lieu of medical plan coverage with proof of other coverage.
RETIREE MEDICAL
Employees are eligible upon CalPERS retirement from the City to receive up to 100% retiree medical coverage (currently based on the Kaiser health rate), based on years of service.
DENTAL & VISION
City provides full family coverage for dental and vision at no cost to the employee.
LIFE INSURANCE
City provides $50,000 term policy. Supplemental employee-paid life insurance is available up to $500,000, based on carrier acceptance.
DISABILITY INSURANCE
City provides a Short-Term Disability plan similar to State Disability Insurance (SDI) coverage. Employees do not participate in SDI. Long-Term Disability coverage of 60% of base salary up to $1,500 per month is available after a 60-day waiting period. Additional buy-up options for LTD are available.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
City contributes $75 per month on the employee's behalf.
VACATION
Employees earn 16-36 days of vacation based on years of service.
MANAGEMENT LEAVE
Employees earn 40 hours of Management Leave per year.
HOLIDAYS
Employees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.
SICK LEAVE
Employees earn 12 days annually.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Employees are eligible to receive up to $3,000 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.
FITNESS PROGRAM
Employees are offered free access to City-sponsored sports and fitness programs.
The City also offers a flexible spending benefits plan, employee assistance program, and other voluntary insurance. Contact Human Resources (HR) at 408-586-3090 or visit for more information on employee benefits.
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Please ensure that you have attached an updated Resume or CV in the Attachments Section of the application. Failure to submit all required documents will result in disqualification from the hiring process, and your application will be withdrawn.Please contact us at HRRecruitment@milpitas.gov with any questions.
  • I understand.

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This position requires the possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Driver's License. Do you possess a valid California Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No

03
Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed:
  • High School Diploma or the equivalent (GED)
  • College (30 semester units/ 45 quarter units)
  • College (60 semester units/ 90 quarter units)
  • College (90 semester units/ 135 quarter units)
  • College (120 or more semester units/ 180 or more quarter units)
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Graduate Degree (Master's or Doctorate)
  • None of the above

04
Please select the certification/s that you currently possess:
  • Water Distribution Operations Certificate (Grade D4) issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board
  • Water Distribution Operations Certificate (Grade D5), issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board
  • Water Treatment Operations Certificate (Grade T2 or above) issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board
  • Water Treatment Operations Certificate (Grade T3), issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board
  • Collection System Maintenance Certificate (Grade 3 or above) issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA)
  • Other certification: Please list in the following question.
  • None of the above

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If you possess another certification not listed above in Question 4, please list the name and authorizing agency below:
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