Delivering efficient, responsive, and cost-effective public works services that benefit the health, safety, and quality of life in Ventura County.
Ventura, CA
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📢 We're Hiring!
The Ventura County Public Works Agency is looking for a County Groundwater Manager!
💧 Join our team and help protect and manage Ventura County's groundwater resources.
🔗 Learn more and apply today: governmentjobs.com/careers/v…
#VCPWA #NowHiring
Ready to take your water resources career to the next level? 💧
PWA is seeking a County Groundwater Manager to oversee critical groundwater protection programs, lead technical teams, and support sustainable water management throughout the county.
🔗 venturacounty.gov/jobs
This past Saturday, VCPWA and the Ventura County Harbor Department collected 1,703 expired and unwanted marine flares at Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard!
Thank you to everyone who helped protect our community and environment through safe disposal! 🌊
#EnvironmentalProtection
Happy National First Responders Day!
Today, we thank our dedicated Public Works employees who work before, during, and after emergencies to keep Ventura County safe.
👏 Thank you for your service and dedication!
#NationalFirstRespondersDay #VCPWA
@APWATWEETS
Please join us in congratulating Matthew (Matt) Ehret on his appointment as VCPWA’s Director of Watershed Protection.
With over 24 years of public works experience, Matt brings extensive expertise and leadership to his new role.
👏 Congratulations, Matt!
#VCPWA
🌧️Ever wonder how we prepare our roads for storm season?🌧️
Our crews work year-round to clear debris, maintain drainage areas, and help keep Ventura County roads safe. Take a behind-the-scenes look!
🔗 publicworks.venturacounty.go…
@vcd2sup @vcjaniceparvin @long_km @CountyVentura
🌧️ Flood Preparedness Week: Know the Facts, Stay Safe!
🔗 Learn more about flood risks, safety tips, and preparedness resources by visiting our Flood Preparedness webpage: publicworks.venturacounty.go…
🔗 Sign up for Emergency alerts: ready.venturacounty.gov/
#FloodPreparednessWeek
🤝 Strengthening Partnerships
Yesterday, the VCPWA hosted the quarterly Public Works Directors Luncheon at the Ventura County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services (OES) in Camarillo, bringing together Public Works leaders from cities across Ventura County.
#PublicWorks
🌱 FREE Compost & Mulch for Athens & EJ Harrison Services Customers.
🚛 Need larger quantities? Find local compost suppliers at tinyurl.com/bdewdujr.
#VenturaCounty #VCPWA #FreeCompost #Mulch #Sustainability #HealthySoil #GoGreen #Composting
Join us for a FREE Marine Flare Collection Event on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Who can participate? This event is open to recreational boaters who live in or berth their boats in Ventura County. Proof of residency or slip fee is required.
#MarineFlareCollection
LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! Applications Close Tomorrow!
📢 We're Hiring: Land Development Specialist
Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
🔗 Apply today: governmentjobs.com/careers/v…
#NowHiring #VenturaCounty #PublicWorks #JobOpportunity #JoinOurTeam #VCPWA
🌧️ October 17–24, 2026, is California Flood Preparedness Week!
Taking steps now can help protect your family, home, and property before the next storm arrives.
🔗 Learn more about flood preparedness: publicworks.venturacounty.go…
🔗 Emergency alerts: ready.venturacounty.gov/
🌧️ RAIN IS ON THE WAY, VENTURA COUNTY! 🌧️
🌐 For the latest weather updates, visit weather.gov/lox.
#VenturaCounty #VCpublicworks
Safety Reminder!
If there is no power to a traffic signal, also referred to as a “dark” signal, treat the intersection as an all-way stop sign.
#DarkMeansStop #PSPS
💨 Gusty Santa Ana Winds Expected!
⚠️ Stay informed, monitor weather updates, and plan ahead to keep yourself and your family safe.
🔗 For emergency information, visit emergency.venturacounty.gov.
Gusty #SantaAnaWinds will be common region-wide tomorrow through Saturday. Some areas that don't typically see gusty Santa Ana Winds, such as the Los Angeles Basin, may see breezy east winds Friday and Saturday. Plan for power outages and travel delays. #CAwx
ALT Gusty Santa Ana Winds with Warnings and Advisories issued
🚨Stay Informed. Stay Prepared. Sign Up for VC Alert!🚨
🔗 Sign up today: ready.venturacounty.gov/
🚨Sign up for VC Alert to be notified in the event of an emergency.
👉This includes evacuation orders, shelter-in-place orders, and other emergency activities.
🔗Visit ready.venturacounty.gov to sign up today to get emergency notifications.
Prepare Today, Storm-Ready Tomorrow!
💧 Visit our Flood Information webpage to find important information and resources to help you take steps to protect your home and loved ones before the rain arrives.
🔗 floodinfo.venturacounty.gov/
🌧️ 🏠 You can do your part, too! Prepare today, storm-ready tomorrow.
A little preparation today can make a big difference when storms arrive.
🏠 Prepare today, storm-ready tomorrow.
The best time to prepare your home is before winter weather arrives. There are a few proactive maintenance steps you can take that will prepare your home for rain. 🌧
✅ Clear leaves and debris from gutters
✅ Check your roof for leaks
✅ Ensure drain areas are clear to prevent flooding
✅ Trim any tree branches to prevent damage to your home
👉For more information on ways to prepare for El Niño and winter weather, visit ready.venturacounty.gov
💧Water Professionals Appreciation Week💧
October 3–11, we celebrate the dedicated water professionals who work behind the scenes to provide safe, reliable water and wastewater services to our communities.
Thank you to our Water & Sanitation team for serving our communities.
Thank you to KCLU Radio for coming out to the field and highlighting the important work happening behind the scenes at Ventura County Public Works Agency as we prepare for the upcoming storm season! 🌧️ 🚧
🎧 Listen to or read the full KCLU story here:
kclu.org/local-news/2026-10-…
