Introduction
This examination is being given to fill 2 vacancies in the Capital Projects division of the County Administrators Office and to establish an eligible list that may be used to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.
NOTE All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.
Pre-Employment Background
Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has successfully completed the background process.
The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires.
Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources
Vacation Accrual Rate San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidates total years of public service.
Sick Leave Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours up to 160 hours from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin Countys minimum sick leave cash out provisions.
New Hire Retention Bonus
Typical Duties
Plan and coordinate analysis, review, preparation, and oversight of County capital projects and deferred maintenance projects.
Develops procurement documents to facilitate vendors, contracts, purchase orders, determines the appropriate procurement method based on the scope of work using California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Act (JOC) and traditional bidding.
Plans, monitors, coordinates, and performs staff work in the development and implementation of County construction projects and deferred maintenance projects, provides notices to proceed, arranges pre-construction activities, monitors construction, arranges progress site visits, verifies scope of work is being followed, and responds to requests for information, reviews construction bids and contracts, develops, negotiates, reviews, and administers professional services and construction contracts.
Prepares, disseminates, and reviews documents for construction or major maintenance projects for bids and cost estimates.
Administers the JOC program, reviews, and ensures bonds and contractors Certificate of Insurance, Liability are current, ensures proper contractor capacity for Facility JOC projects, develops JOC bid schedule and bid documents, reviews JOC bid documents, and releases the opening bid.
Prepares or reviews contracts, change orders, inspections, and testing documents, reviews and checks for accuracy of progress reports submitted by contractors.
Prepares a variety of status reports on capital projects and deferred maintenance activities.
May serve as a liaison with contracted architects, engineers, contractors, and County department staff, represents the division in meetings.
Directs the work of professional support and contracted staff on a project basis.
Minimum Qualifications
Either Pattern I Experience:
Or Pattern IIEducation:
Experience:
Substitution:
AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS
License:
Knowledge
Practices procedures and techniques involved in the planning, development, and implementation of construction and renovation projects and related architectural functions, applicable codes, laws, and regulations pertaining to public building projects, basic concepts of project management, cost estimating, budgeting, contract administration, and scheduling techniques, principles and practices of engineering, architecture, construction, maintenance, and real property transactions, principles and practices of public administration and local government operations, including accounting, budgeting, organizational planning, and analysis, statistical analysis, research methods, and report writing, basic computer and modern office automation technology, and related software programs, techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
Ability
Perform project management on capital and construction projects and negotiate design and construction contracts, plan, develop, implement, and administer budget and control expenditures, coordinate schedules, develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls, quickly understand problems and develop solutions, analyze design as well as construction and administrative issues, and make sound recommendations, read and interpret plans, maps, specifications, and manuals, and oversee technical and contractual arrangements, understand, interpret, and apply rules and procedures, conceptualize, comprehend, and communicate goals and objectives, communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing using appropriate English grammar and syntax, prepare clear and concise reports, make presentations in a public setting, independently organize work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines, compile, organize, and summarize statistical, economic, and technical data, operate computers and related software, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, department heads, and others at all levels, both internal and external to the County.
Physical/Mental Requirements
Mobility - Frequent operation of a data entry device, sitting for extended periods, standing for long periods, walking, pushing/pulling, bending, squatting, driving, and climbing stairs or other objects. Occasional crawling, lifting - frequently 5 to 30 pounds or less, occasionally 30 to 70 pounds, occasionally restraining lifting and/or turning heavy objects. Vision - good overall vision, color perception, and depth perception, frequent reading and close-up work, hand and eye coordination - good field of vision, peripheral dexterity - dexterity for frequent writing and repetitive motion. Hearing - frequent hearing and talking on the telephone and in person, frequent exposure to construction and traffic noise. Special Requirements - may require occasional overtime, weekend, or evening work. Emotional/psychological - frequent public contact and decision making, frequent concentration required. Environmental - may be exposed to dust fumes and 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. 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/hreo.
Benefits
Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021.
Health Insurance
San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health 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 employees 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 employees expense.
Life Insurance
The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows:
Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
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 (HFSA) - $2,550 annual limit with a $500 carry-over and dependent care costs. Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) - $5,000 annual limit.
Retirement Plan
Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law 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 10% 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.
Holidays
Effective July 1, 2017