Salary : $83,553.60 - $101,566.40 AnnuallyLocation : 810 Court Street Jackson, CAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 24-00060Department: Transportation and Public WorksOpening Date: 10/10/2024Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: Non-ExemptDefinition and Distinguishing Characteristics**There is one vacancy and dependent upon qualifications, this vacancy will be hired as eithera Public Works Senior Project Manager, or a Senior Civil Engineer**DEFINITIONUnder the general direction of the Public Works Agency Director or Deputy Director, performs a wide variety of professional, technical, budgetary, analytical and resource management activities, including overall management of assigned County CIP (Capital Improvement) Projects, management of contracts with various engineering consultants and designers, and coordination of new property development projects; performs other duties as required.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is a single class position, which provides technical, analytical and administrative support related to projects for the Amador County Public Works Department. An incumbent in this class works independently and is responsible for the coordination, management and supervision of assigned County Public Works projects and programs. The class is distinguished from that of Senior Civil Engineer by the latter's performance of technical engineering responsibilities.REPORTS TO Public Works Agency Director. CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISEDMay supervise support staff as assigned. Examples of DutiesThe following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.
- Develops, implements, and manages County CIP projects through from project initiation, design, bidding, and construction completion.
- Manages the county-wide traffic count program.
- Develops, implements, and manages contracts with various engineering consultants and designers to assist in review and approval of improvement plans proposed by others, or to develop construction plans for county CIP projects.
- Gives direction to subordinate technical staff to assist in plans preparation, preparing and reviewing improvement plans comments, researching right of way questions, responds to submittal, and other related activities.
- Conducts meetings with developers, engineers, traffic consultants.
- Assists the Director with the development of plans and programs.
- Assists the Director in developing and implementing land division conditions for map approvals, observation that conditions are met, and other related project implementation steps and processes.
- Manages new property development projects from reviewing the EIR, TIS, preliminary design, to construction implementation and closeout.
- Develops/prepares grant applications and/or applications for funding.
Essential QualificationsKnowledge of:
- Practices, techniques, and equipment used in Public Works projects and operations.
- Local, State and Federal legislation regarding Public Works projects and operations.
- Data collection and analysis.
- Common public works construction methods and materials.
- Use of computers and computer applications relative to administrative and research functions.
- Contract administration.
- Principles of public administration, budgeting and public relations.
Ability to:
- Plan, organize and coordinate engineering and technical aspects of Public Works projects and operations.
- Monitor and evaluate program performance according to established goals and objectives.
- Prepare and effectively present oral and written reports, recommendations, and agenda items to management and staff.
- Perform technical office and field support work in a variety of areas.
- Develop accurate records, sketches, and notes.
- Make accurate mathematical calculations and work with spreadsheets.
- Interpret and ensure compliance with Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations pertaining to Public Works programs and operations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, engineers, the public, representatives from other agencies and community organizations.
Training and ExperienceAny combination of training and experience, which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:Education Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in the physical sciences, business administration, public administration, environmental management, or other related field;ORExperienceAt least two (2) years of experience coordinating engineering, technical or Public Works projects or programs. To apply,please visit: **Applications will only be accepted through the above website**Amador County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status.Amador County provides a comprehensive benefits program to support our employees.Benefits include:
- Medical -Blue Shield PPO
- Dental- Delta Dental Basic with option to upgrade
- Vision- VSP Basic with option to upgrade
- Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Basic Life Insurance- County provided $12,000 policy
- CalPERS Retirement
- Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accruals
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