Assistant Project Manager

Corona, California

City of Corona, California
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DESCRIPTION Are you an energetic and intelligent individual who is ready to perform work requiring your analytical ability? We are looking for a team player and effective communicator who enjoys working with a variety of City staff and the public The Public Works Department has a vacancy for this position in the Capital Improvement Program Division. The primary responsibility for this position is the planning, design, and construction of capital improvement plan projects, including but not limited to utilities, streets, storm drains, parks and facilities. Knowledge & Education Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major courses in civil engineering or related fields. No experience is required. Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment. Skills/Abilities Performs planning, design, and construction management duties for capital improvement plan projects. Prepares and administers contracts for a variety of engineering consulting services, including planning, environmental, design, right-of-way activities, and construction management and inspection. Determines scope of projects; prepares requests for proposals (RFPs). Performs field investigations to confirm existing site conditions for proposed project submittals and any potential constraints which may be of concern for the project. Conducts project feasibility studies and master plans. Reviews and oversee consultants' environmental clearance documents; prepares staff reports and presentations for various meetings. Prepares, reviews, and serve as the assistant project manager overseeing consultants' survey, drawings, plans, specifications, engineering calculations and estimates, costa analysis studies, projects' schedules and budget, and construction bid packages. Meets with contractors, engineers, developers, architects, a variety of outside agencies, and the general public in acquiring information and coordinating engineering matters; provides information regarding City capital project requirements. Researches, coordinates, and reviews proposed right-of-way alignments and the vacation of existing rights-of-way; prepares documentation for easement acquisitions. Coordinate and process construction bid documents; prepares reports and makes recommendations. Performs construction management tasks, including ensuring construction materials used on City projects meet project quality and quantity standards and expectations, monitoring construction activities and schedules and contractor's work, evaluating and reviewing the appropriateness of implementing new methods, products, and materials related to engineering projects. Prepares reports and makes recommendations; makes presentations to committees and the City Council, as necessary. Characteristics An upbeat attitude, eager to participate and actively engage in all aspects of the organization. A passion for producing outstanding quality of work and delivering exceptional program outcomes. A self-starter with a can-do attitude who will take initiative to address issues and propose solutions. Detail and process-oriented individual who prides themselves on high quality, error-free work. A high-performing, genuine, authentic individual with a good sense of humor will thrive in this role. Unwavering integrity, and principled decision-maker, regardless of outside pressures. A genuine interest in city government and desire to advance take on increasing roles of responsibility in the public sector. To view this position's complete job description, click here. The Community A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong. The Organization The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year. The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers. The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024 is $ 369.9 million with a General Fund operating budget of $ 194.5 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 860 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day. Application Process The selection process will consist of: This is a continuous recruitment, and first review will be completed on Monday, May 6th, 2024, at 7:00AM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Application Review Oral Examination - Week of May 13th, 2024 (Tentative Dates) Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list, and highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive information/instructions via email. CORONA PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION CITY PAID BENEFITS For a complete explanation of benefits, benefit eligibility and restrictions; please refer to the current Corona Public Service Employees Association, Memorandum of Understanding. Any information contained herein that may conflict with the provisions of the Corona Public Service Employees Association MOU, the MOU shall prevail. RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The City does not participate in Social Security and the City pays the employees mandatory contribution to the Medicare Program. The City offers two retirement formulas based on the employee's current CalPERS membership status. The 2.7% 55 highest single year of service retirement formula will be applied to employees hired prior to January 1, 2013 and those current CalPERS members with no significant break in PERS-qualified employment. The 2% 62 three year average retirement formula will be applied to those employees with a significant break in PERS-qualified employment those who have not formerly been a member of CalPERS or another retirement program with which CalPERS has a reciprocal relationship. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. ANNUAL LEAVE & HOLIDAYS: Annual Leave During Initial Probation: Probationary employees employed less than one full year shall accrue Probationary Sick Leave at one-half the rate of a 1-5 year full time regular employee (3.23 hours) per pay period. During the first six months, such leave may be used for sick leave, only. Such accrued time may be used for employee or family illness or medical reasons. After six (6) months, an employee may request up to one week of "Advanced Annual Leave" for vacation purposes with the permission of his or her supervisor. Under extenuating circumstances and with Department Head approval, this leave can be used prior to six months of employment. When the employee completes one year of service, the Annual Leave accrued as Probationary Sick Leave will be converted to regular Annual Leave for a total of 168 hours. Years of Service With the City Each Pay Period Annual Totals 1-5 6. Hours 6-8 7. Hours 9-15 8. Hours 16+ 9. Hours Holiday Leave hours earned during the first year of employment are available to be used for any purpose. There are 13 (10 hour) paid holidays (130 hours) per calendar year. ANNUAL LEAVE BUYBACK: Eligible employees may "buy back" a maximum of 160 hours of annual leave once each year. MEDICAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers a variety of HMO plans as well as several PPO plans through CalPERS. For plan information, click the link below. Health Plan Information The City provides a Medical Allowance to Members to be used for the purpose of purchasing mandatory health coverage offered through PEMHCA for the Member and his or her eligible dependents. The Medical Allowance shall consist of the following: (1) the Base Contribution Rate, plus (2) an amount equal to the difference between the Base Contribution Rate and the following amounts, as applicable: $773.17 per month for Members electing Employee only coverage; $1,546.10 per month for Members electing Employee plus one dependent coverage; or $2,048.39 per month for Members electing Employee plus two or more dependents coverage. Eligible Opt-Out Arrangement: Upon providing reasonable evidence of alternative coverage as required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA)'s Eligible Opt-Out Arrangement rules (below), employees shall be entitled to the following dollars in the first two pay periods each month in taxable cash, in lieu of the amount provided in Section 10.2 above: (a) $300.00 ($600 per month) for Employee + 2 or more dependents (b) $200.00 ($400 per month) for Employee + 1 dependent (c) $100 . click apply for full job details
Date Posted: 22 May 2024
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