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Location : Lindsay, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-02-14
Department:City Services
Division: Administrative Support
Opening Date: 02/14/2024
Description
This recruitment is open until filled with the first review of applications scheduled for March 29, 2024.
GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs a variety of complex engineering, planning, supervisory, administrative, and professional work. Serves as a Project Manager, organizing, directing, and supervising the City Services Department, including environmental, transit, water, sewer, storm drain, street programs, traffic controls, lighting, parks, and open spaces and other public works projects, facilities, and programs.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the broad policy guidance and direction of the City Services & Planning Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Exercises supervision over clerical, administrative, maintenance, professional staff and consultants as assigned.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PERIPHERAL DUTIES: Assists in the training of City personnel in City Services systems and techniques.
Typical Qualifications
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
(A) Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering, public administration, or a closely related field; and
(B) Minimum of five years of previous public works experience including at least two years utilities; or
(C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
(A) Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; thorough knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting Department activities;
(B) Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment;
(C) Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials, and the general public;
(D) Ability to conduct necessary engineering research and compile comprehensive reports.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (A) Must possess a valid State driver's license or have the ability to obtain one before employment;(B) Registration as a Professional Engineer is desired.
Supplemental Information
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database; motor vehicle; phone; radio; fax and copy machine; AutoCAD & Geographic information System (GIS).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and moderate in the field.
SELECTION GUIDELINES & APPLICATION PROCESS: A formal employment application and resume must be submitted. A resume may not be summitted in lieu of a completed application.
Rating of education and experience; an oral interview, and a reference check; job-related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The appointment is subject to successfully passing a pre-employment physical, live-scan, background, and criminal history check. Before starting work, applicants must present documentation of their identity, authorization to work in the United States, and a DMV driving record. Following the appointment, a 12-month probationary period may be required as the final phase of the appointment process.
BENEFITS: MID-MANAGEMENT -10 Vacation Days, 10 Days Mid-Management Leave, 14 Holidays, 10 Sick Leave days, 100% Employee Only Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Life Insurance, Cal Pers Retirement (Classic and PEPRA tiers depending on hire date) Deferred Comp City Match (Up to 6%), Aflac and Cafeteria Plan. Please view the City of Lindsay's website Human Resource page for further benefit details.
MID-MANAGEMENT -10 Vacation Days, 10 Days Mid-Management Leave, 13 Holidays, 10 Sick Leave days, 100% Employee Only Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, Life Insurance, Members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) (Classic and PEPRA Tiers depending on hire date), Deferred Comp City Match (Up to 6%), Aflac and Cafeteria Plan. Please view the City of Lindsay website Human Resource page for further benefit details.
Location : Lindsay, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-02-14
Department:City Services
Division: Administrative Support
Opening Date: 02/14/2024
Description
This recruitment is open until filled with the first review of applications scheduled for March 29, 2024.
GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs a variety of complex engineering, planning, supervisory, administrative, and professional work. Serves as a Project Manager, organizing, directing, and supervising the City Services Department, including environmental, transit, water, sewer, storm drain, street programs, traffic controls, lighting, parks, and open spaces and other public works projects, facilities, and programs.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the broad policy guidance and direction of the City Services & Planning Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Exercises supervision over clerical, administrative, maintenance, professional staff and consultants as assigned.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises department managers and department support staff, either directly or through subordinates.
- Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow.
- Issues written and oral instructions. Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
- Studies and standardizes department policies and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
- Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.
- Prepares composite reports from individual reports of subordinates.
- Addresses errors and complaints.
- Assists with the preparation and documents budget requests; administers adopted budget in assigned area of responsibility.
- Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates programs, plans, services, staffing, equipment, and infrastructure of the City Services & Planning Department.
- Evaluates public works needs and formulates short- and long-range plans to meet needs in all areas of responsibility, including transit, water, sewer, storm drain, street programs, traffic controls, lighting, parks and open spaces, and other public works projects, facilities, and programs.
- Supervises the review of private project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations, and standards, adequacy of applications for permits, and compliance with approved plans.
- Oversees the development or update of the City Transportation Improvement Program (T.I.P.), Comprehensive Sewer Plan, Comprehensive Water Plan, Capital Improvement Program, and other plans involving the municipal infrastructure.
- Determines applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects.
- Oversees the preparation of engineering plans and specifications, bidding, competency of contractors and vendors, and the selection criteria for public contracts.
- Oversees project management for the construction of municipal public works projects. Oversees assigned projects to ensure contractor compliance with time and budget parameters for the project.
- Coordinates the preparation of reviews and updates of the sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage, and street system maps, database, and comprehensive plans.
- Oversees the maintenance of infrastructure and other records.
- Responds to public or other inquiries relative to department policies and procedures. Evaluates issues and options regarding municipal public works and make recommendations.
- Maintains regular contact with consulting engineers, construction project engineers, City, County, State, and Federal agencies, professional and technical groups, and the general public regarding department activities and services. Monitors inter-governmental actions affecting public works.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES: Assists in the training of City personnel in City Services systems and techniques.
Typical Qualifications
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
(A) Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering, public administration, or a closely related field; and
(B) Minimum of five years of previous public works experience including at least two years utilities; or
(C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
(A) Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; thorough knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting Department activities;
(B) Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment;
(C) Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials, and the general public;
(D) Ability to conduct necessary engineering research and compile comprehensive reports.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (A) Must possess a valid State driver's license or have the ability to obtain one before employment;(B) Registration as a Professional Engineer is desired.
Supplemental Information
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database; motor vehicle; phone; radio; fax and copy machine; AutoCAD & Geographic information System (GIS).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and moderate in the field.
SELECTION GUIDELINES & APPLICATION PROCESS: A formal employment application and resume must be submitted. A resume may not be summitted in lieu of a completed application.
Rating of education and experience; an oral interview, and a reference check; job-related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The appointment is subject to successfully passing a pre-employment physical, live-scan, background, and criminal history check. Before starting work, applicants must present documentation of their identity, authorization to work in the United States, and a DMV driving record. Following the appointment, a 12-month probationary period may be required as the final phase of the appointment process.
BENEFITS: MID-MANAGEMENT -10 Vacation Days, 10 Days Mid-Management Leave, 14 Holidays, 10 Sick Leave days, 100% Employee Only Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Life Insurance, Cal Pers Retirement (Classic and PEPRA tiers depending on hire date) Deferred Comp City Match (Up to 6%), Aflac and Cafeteria Plan. Please view the City of Lindsay's website Human Resource page for further benefit details.
MID-MANAGEMENT -10 Vacation Days, 10 Days Mid-Management Leave, 13 Holidays, 10 Sick Leave days, 100% Employee Only Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, Life Insurance, Members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) (Classic and PEPRA Tiers depending on hire date), Deferred Comp City Match (Up to 6%), Aflac and Cafeteria Plan. Please view the City of Lindsay website Human Resource page for further benefit details.
