Assistant Public Works Director - Engineering

Examples of Duties

Please Note: The Assistant Public Works Director is an at-will class and serves at the pleasure of the Director of Public Works.

This recruitment is being established to fill a position in the Roads division of the Department of Public Works

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists the Public Works Director in the overall planning, assigning and directing of the County Public Works Department Divisions.
  
  
• Formulates long range forecasts of public works requirements and develops appropriate plans.
  
  
• Supervises the activities of various divisions by giving directions, interpreting policies and procedures, reviewing and evaluating the work of subordinates, and establishing priorities.
  
  
• Assists in directing the internal administration of department activities and develops appropriate policies and procedures.
  
  
• Directs a system of internal fiscal accounting, reporting and control.
  
  
• May represent the Public Works Department with other County departments, other agencies, and at public meetings, hearings and related functions.
  
  

Assistant Director-Operations in addition to assisting with the direction of other County Public Works Department Divisions, the Assistant Director-Operations has responsibility to direct Public Works Capital improvement project’s needs, oversees inspections of County and other buildings and structures; and all phases of building maintenance of County owned buildings. Reviews construction project design, construction, land acquisition, and other related documents. Responsible for administrative oversight of various Public Works operations and functional areas.

Assistant Director-Engineering in addition to assisting with the direction of other County Public Works Department Divisions, the Assistant Director-Engineering has responsibility to direct the work of the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department which includes design and project management of public works projects, administering and delivering grant funded projects, review, approval and conditioning of land development engineering, administration of the County's development impact fee program, implementing and updating County standards and specifications, administration of the County's storm water processes and permit, assists in reviewing and processing all vacating of roads and road name changes, coordination and direction of County Land Surveyor, and perform related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:
Six (6) years of increasingly responsible public works, construction or development related experience, including at least four (4) years of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in a public works or similar organization.

Education:
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university. Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

Desirable:
Possess and maintain a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is highly desired.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform effectively as Director in their absence.
  
  
• Effectively perform as assisting in executive management over the Department of Public Works.
  
  
• Effectively serve as assisting as Road Commissioner.
  
  
• May assist in the management of the County's Capital Improvement Program.
  
  
• Provide administrative and engineering oversight to construction projects for other government agencies.
  
  
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
  
  
• Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports.
  
  
• Meet deadlines under stressful conditions.
  
  
• Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
  
  
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
  
  
• Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.
  
  
• Represent the County with the community and other agencies.
  
  
• Administer a budget, personnel and programs.
  
  
• Make presentations to the Board of Supervisors and other groups.
  
  
• Train, evaluate and supervise staff.
  
  
• Operate a motor vehicle.
  
  
• Frequent operation of a data entry device and repetitive hand and arm motion.
  
  
• Frequent use of hand/eye coordination.
  
  
• Sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.
  
  
• Occasionally standing, pushing, pulling, bending and squatting to pick up or move objects.
  
  
• Occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
  
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.
  
  

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of Civil Engineering as applied to Public Works design, construction and maintenance.
  
  
• Principles of materials, equipment and methods used in design, construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, buildings and water, sewer and storm drainage systems.
  
  
• Principles of administration of a large scale public agency including budgeting, organization, supervision and training.
  
  
• Legal, financial and public relations problems related to public works programs.
  
  
• State and local laws relating to land surveying and subdividing.
  
  
• Practices and principles of heavy equipment, maintenance and acquisition programs.
  
  
• Traffic and safety factors involved in road design and maintenance.
  
  
• Federal and local laws relating to County Roads highway funding, administration, and design; and construction administration relating to the Public Contract Code.
  
  

Ability to:

• Plan, organize and direct the activities of a large organization.
  
  
• Establish effective relationships with representatives of other agencies, contractors, County Officials and the general public.
  
  
• Present concise reports both orally and in writing.

ALLOWANCES
EXPENSEALLOWANCE

$100 per month expense allowance.

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES

MANAGEMENTLEAVE
96 hours per Fiscal Year (prorated for the time remaining in the fiscal year).

VACATION
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).

SICK LEAVE
0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.

INSURANCE
HEALTHINSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.

• Anthem 500 EPO
• Anthem 1500 EPO
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental Insurance -Delta Dental

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

Vision Insurance - VSP

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

DISABILITY INSURANCE

Management Disability Insurance – Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer

LIFE INSURANCE

County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Unit 20 Unrepresented Management:
• Level A & B $85,000
• Level C $55,000
• Level D & E $35,000

Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee

RETIREMENT
DEFERREDCOMPENSATION

The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.

EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.

MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; yourpension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEEASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.

EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS

The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.

THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.

For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• Merced County

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