Director of Public Works and Transportation
Director of Public Works and Transportation
County of Calaveras
San Andreas, CA
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Base pay range
$2,500.00/mo - $5,000.00/mo
Position Description
Application review to take place the week of August 5th, 2024.
Under administrative direction plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Public Works Divisions including Roads and Bridges, Engineering, Fleet, Administration and the office of the County Surveyor. Coordinates work related to the design, construction, maintenance and repair of County highways, roads, and bridges.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The Director of Public Works is an appointed department head and as such serves at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors. The Director reports through and receives an annual evaluation from the County Executive Officer.
The Director of Public Works is accountable for accomplishing departmental goals and objectives, for furthering County goals and objectives within general policy guidelines, and for providing highly responsible support to the County Executive Officer and the Board of Supervisors.
Example of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Knowledge of :
Education, Training, and Experience:
Equivalent to graduation with a Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, civil engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university. A Master's degree in one of the preceding fields is highly desirable.
Experience
Five years of increasingly responsible public works experience in city, county or other public sector employment.
Special Requirements
For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE.
NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home.
Program Highlights
Vacation Days
0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year.
After 6 months you can take your first week.
3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year
10 years+ = 160 per year
Holidays:13 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave:12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period.
60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling.
Management Time Off (MTO): 40 hours annually, pro-rated to 20 hours if hired on/after July 1st.
Merit:After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step.
Probation Period:New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods.
Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following:
AFLAC
Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%.
CalPERS
Retirement Information:
CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55
PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62
Additional Retirement Plan
The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan (Pre or Post Tax options).The County utilizes VALIC.
Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50a month
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Application review to take place the week of August 5th, 2024.
Under administrative direction plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Public Works Divisions including Roads and Bridges, Engineering, Fleet, Administration and the office of the County Surveyor. Coordinates work related to the design, construction, maintenance and repair of County highways, roads, and bridges.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The Director of Public Works is an appointed department head and as such serves at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors. The Director reports through and receives an annual evaluation from the County Executive Officer.
The Director of Public Works is accountable for accomplishing departmental goals and objectives, for furthering County goals and objectives within general policy guidelines, and for providing highly responsible support to the County Executive Officer and the Board of Supervisors.
Example of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Plans, assigns, and directs the work of the County Road Department in the design, construction, maintenance and repair of highways, roads, bridges, and related structures.
- Prepares and supervises preparation of reports to obtain state and federal funds for construction projects and acquisition of rights-of- way.
- Supervises budget preparation and recommends budget and improvement programs to the Board of Supervisors.
- Reviews and approves layout and design of roads and bridge construction.
- Inspects and approves or disapproves the work done by private contractors on county roads and bridges.
- Coordinates the work of the department with that of the State Division of Highways..
- Reviews bids and advises the Board of Supervisors on contract provisions.
- Confers with subordinate managers on work progress and technical problems.
- Prepares comprehensive reports.
- Makes presentations to the Board of Supervisors; represents the County in meetings with representatives of various councils and commissions, other governmental agencies, professional/business/community organizations and the public, including committees established by the Board of Supervisors to address community issues.
- Interprets and ensures department compliance with all County policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety, and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
- Selects, trains, supervises, motivates, counsels and evaluates the performance of assigned staff. Provides for appropriate professional/technical development for staff, and implements disciplinary action as appropriate.
Knowledge of :
- Principles and problems involved in the planning and financial aspects of public works projects.
- Principles and practices of civil engineering as related to the design, construction and maintenance of public works.
- State laws and procedures relating to public works.
- Local government administration and financing.
- Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, planning, program and budget development and implementation.
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
- Modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers for data and word processing.
- English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Represent the County effectively in meetings with others and make presentations to various groups.
- Plan, organize and direct a diversified agency.
- Interpret, analyze and apply federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to agency administration and operations.
- Develop, implement and interpret goals, objectives, policies and procedures, and work standards.
- Analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations in support of goals.
- Determine work priorities and effectively coordinate and schedule resources and staff to perform activities and projects within time limits.
- Prepare and administer a budget.
- Select, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Education, Training, and Experience:
Equivalent to graduation with a Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, civil engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university. A Master's degree in one of the preceding fields is highly desirable.
Experience
Five years of increasingly responsible public works experience in city, county or other public sector employment.
Special Requirements
- Must possess a California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
- Must be willing to attend meetings outside of regular working hours.
- Registration as a Civil Engineer with the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is desirable.
For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE.
NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home.
Program Highlights
- Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan.
- Available with purchase of a primary residence.
- Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans).
- No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify.
- Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%.
- Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA.
Vacation Days
0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year.
After 6 months you can take your first week.
3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year
10 years+ = 160 per year
Holidays:13 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave:12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period.
60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling.
Management Time Off (MTO): 40 hours annually, pro-rated to 20 hours if hired on/after July 1st.
Merit:After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step.
Probation Period:New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods.
Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following:
- 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005)
- 6 years
- 10 years
- 15 years
- 20 years
- 25 years
- Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually
- Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually
AFLAC
- Heart & Stroke Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Universal Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%.
CalPERS
Retirement Information:
CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55
PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62
Additional Retirement Plan
The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan (Pre or Post Tax options).The County utilizes VALIC.
Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50a month
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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Seniority level
Associate -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Engineering and Other -
Industries
Accounting, Construction, and Truck Transportation
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