IntroductionThis Department Promotional recruitment is being conducted to fill 1 vacancy within the General Services Department of San Joaquin County.
***YOU MUST BE A CURRENT EMPLOYEE OF THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO QUALIFY FOR THIS PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY***
TYPICAL DUTIES - Plans and organizes the engineering-related program, project and administrative activities of a small, moderately complex Public Works division; develops short and long range goals, objectives and priorities for assigned areas; manages and supervises the activities of staff and consultants as needed to ensure that assigned functions are performed in a manner that is consistent with the overall strategic direction of the Public Works Department.
- Selects, assigns, and evaluates staff; resolves personnel and staffing problems.
- Prepares and administers budgets for assigned areas; directs the development and implementation of cost accounting and related fiscal information management systems; oversees the production and maintenance of mandated fiscal reports; plans, directs and oversees studies to determine the costs of existing and proposed projects; recommends fees; develops and recommends policies and procedures to reduce expenses and increase revenues.
- Plans, coordinates and oversees engineering feasibility studies; oversees the development and preparation of engineering plans, specifications and/or other documents as required.
- Oversees the preparation of specifications and other documents pertaining to the solicitations, receipt and analysis of project bids and proposals; recommends bids and proposals for approval by executive staff; negotiates adjustments with vendors and contractors as needed; coordinates and oversees the activities of both technical and administrative project management staff.
- Directs and oversees the preparation, review and updating of contracts and agreements; monitors consultant and contractor performance; recommends contract adjustments or modifications and ensures that contractual obligations are met.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures pertaining to assigned functions and areas; reviews, analyzes, develops and recommends changes to broader departmental policies, procedures, practices, services, finances and other activities as appropriate.
- Serves as a member of the department’s management team; participates in strategic planning and organizational development activities; develops reviews and updates planning documents and related elements.
- Represents departmental and/or County interests to federal, state, regional and/or local governing boards, committees, commissions and task forces and provides testimony regarding departmental and County activities and policies as necessary; may serve in a staff support capacity.
- Represents departmental and/or County interests to other County departments and outside agencies; coordinates assigned functions and activities with other managers as required; attends meetings, conferences, trainings and other events as assigned.
- Reviews and analyzes the local effect of federal, state or local legislation pertaining to assigned areas; manages efforts to monitor, establish position, modify, and support/oppose legislation as needed.
- Prepares complex correspondence, reports and other documents, including ordinances and resolutions for action by the County Board of Supervisors; prepares grant proposals and related financial compliance documents.
- Performs other or related activities as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER PATTERN I Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, engineering, environmental science, accounting, finance, or a related field.
Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible administrative, engineering or analytical work, including at least one year administering or managing programs and/or projects, in an engineering, construction, or similar setting.
S ubstitution: A master’s degree in public or business administration, engineering, environmental science, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field may substitute for one of the years of experience required above, other than the required one year administering or managing programs and/or projects in an engineering, construction, or similar setting.
OR PATTERN II Experience: One year as a Registered Civil Engineer performing diversified engineering activities, project management, or administrative duties in an organization performing engineering, construction, or other public works projects. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
AND Licenses: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
KNOWLEDGEPrinciples and practices of public administration including supervision, management, contracting, and procurement; principles of organizational planning and analysis; statistical analysis, research methods and reporting; complex budgeting techniques, including cost accounting and the use of diverse funding sources; principles and practices of records management; modern office automation and information systems equipment, including standard business computer software; and the general standards, laws and regulations pertaining to public works engineering activities.
ABILITYPlan, organize, direct and administer engineering-related operations, programs, projects and functions within a large, complex public works department; supervise subordinate staff; develop and implement sound fiscal strategies as needed to manage organizational operations, programs and projects; gather, organize and analyze data in order to propose solutions to problems; understand, interpret and apply pertinent rules, regulations, laws and procedures; operate basic computer and modern office automation technology, including pertinent software; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of the work.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTSMobility-Frequent operation of keyboards, sitting for extended periods; occasional walking, driving, standing for long periods and climbing stairs; Lifting-Frequent lifting of 5-30 pounds; Vision-Constant use of good overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; Dexterity-Frequent writing and repetitive motion, including use of a computer keyboard; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing and talking on the telephone and in person; Emotional/Psychological-Constant decision making and concentration; frequent public contact; Special Requirements-Occasional evening, weekend and/or holiday work; Environmental-Occasional outdoor work with exposure to varied weather conditions.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity EmployerSan Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to
Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).
Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
BENEFITS Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees of this bargaining unit. The benefits include the option of three medical plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.
Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at
www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Benefits.
Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows:
1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000
3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000
5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000
10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000
Employees may purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $200,000 at the group rate. Regular employees in this unit shall be provided with a supplemental life insurance policy with a face value up to $75,000.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).
Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at
www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance.
Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available.
Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.
Holiday : Depending on date of hire into the unit, employees earn either 10 or 14 holidays per year.
Administrative Leave : Each fiscal year, department heads grant 10 days of administrative leave to eligible salaried employees. Administrative leave may not be carried beyond to the next fiscal year.
Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.
Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.
Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton : The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.
School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities.
Note: County e mployees who currently receive a cafeteria plan allowance and subsequently transfer, demote or promote from or into the Middle Management represented unit which provides for a capped cafeteria plan contribution amount shall receive the capped amount of the Middle Management unit.
HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources
44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330
Stockton, CA 95202
Office hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.
Phone: (209) 468-3370
Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377.
When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (
The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).
San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to
www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo .
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supplemental questionnaire here.
View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by
email, or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division.
Closing Date/Time: 7/24/2024 11:59:00 PM
