Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara (pop. 89,000) is among the world’s most desirable places to work and live. The City is 90 miles north of Los Angeles, and boasts a convenient local airport, which makes the city easily accessible on the Central Coast. The Public Works Department is supported by 296 full-time staff and a FY 2025-26 budget of $229.4 million and delivers a wide range of utility and infrastructure services.