Engineering Project Manager

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside Transportation Department has an opportunity for an Engineering Project Manager (EPM) assigned to the Traffic Engineering Division in Riverside.

The EPM will supervise, plan, organize, assign, and review the work of professional staff, technical engineering staff, and consultants involved in the delivery of Traffic Improvement Projects, including administration of contracts and budgets. Traffic Improvement Projects include traffic signal, ITS, roadway, and pedestrian and bicycle enhancement projects.

These projects will involve significant resources, complex technical execution requirements, complicated environmental and regulatory issues, and Federal and/or State funding. The incumbent will be responsible for traffic investigations and safety analyses, identifying mitigation measures and safety improvements, and analyzing compliance with Federal, State and County design standards.

The department seeks candidates with advanced knowledge of Caltrans Highway Design Manual, CA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) and AASH TO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) Design Guidance with extensive experience in traffic engineering, as they apply to highway traffic safety, traffic signal design, traffic signal timing and coordination, transportation planning, highway design and construction, personnel management, and budgeting.

Competitive candidates will be experienced in roadway rehabilitation and multi-modal facilities design with a strong understanding of the American Disability Act requirements and how they apply in public rights-of-way. Those who possess valid certificates of registration as a Civil and a Traffic Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration are highly preferred.

Meet the Team!

TheTransportation Departmentis responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Reviews and performs highly complex engineering work, manages assignments, oversees quality assurance, reviews traffic studies, improvement plans, and other development-related technical studies.

• Plans, organizes, directs and reviews the work of professional and technical staff, and consultants involved in the planning, environmental and regulatory processing, scheduling, design, operation, administration and construction of multiple, major Public Works Improvement Projects.

• Plans, prepares, and participates in consultant selection for design and construction engineering services for Public Works Projects and Programs; negotiates the scope, budget, and schedule with consultant firms and prepares the negotiated contract agreement for Board of Supervisor's approval; directs, reviews, and approves the preparation of the Project Management Plan; prioritizes and schedules major activities to ensure the most effective use of staff and equipment.

• Prepares, manages, and monitors project budgets and schedules; reviews consultant's monthly progress reports to ensure compliance with project scope and agreement provisions; prepares and negotiates Services Agreements and amendments and prepares the Form 11 for Board of Supervisor's approval; reviews and approves consultant's invoices for payment; reviews and recommends approval of Contract and/or Construction Change Orders, funding agreements and equipment within the limits of design and cost restrictions.

• Represents the Department before other County Departments, cities, governmental agencies, utility companies, stakeholders and the public to ensure proper communication, direction and coordination; prepares and processes cooperative agreements with government agencies such as the State Department of Transportation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and State Department of Water Resources for the design and construction of Public Works Improvement Projects; oversees and coordinates the preparation of cooperative and/or property acquisition agreements with developers, private property owners and government agencies.

• Directs the inspection and evaluation of contract or other construction work and enforces conformity to plans, specifications, and construction standards; coordinates with the consultant's team and Department engineers periodically to review and revise construction cost estimates; provides project information and cost data for funding applications with cities, other County Departments, and regional agencies such as the Riverside County Transportation Commission, the Western Riverside Council of Governments, the Santa Ana Watershed Authority, State and Federal agencies such as the California Department of Water Resources, the California Public Utilities Commission, the California Integrated Waste Management Board, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers; provides annual project cost estimates to update the Department's Capital Improvement Plans; prepares application and project certification documents to allocate and obligate funds for various phases of Federally and/or State funded projects; and reviews and approves invoices to appropriate funding agencies for cost recovery.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Planning, Transportation Planning, Public Administration,Urban Geography or closely related field.

Experience: Four years of professional engineering experience including two years of engineering experience in a lead, administrative or supervisory capacity that included project management responsibilities.

Knowledge of:The principles and practices of engineering especially as they apply to traffic, transportation planning, highway design, hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnical, local, State and Federal environmental and regulatory requirements, and economic analysis; State and Federal standards concerning Public Works Projects design and construction; the principles and techniques of project and/or program management, engineering administration, personnel management, project funding and budgeting.

Ability to:Plan, organize, and direct the work of an engineering/project development division; prioritize and supervise the work of professional engineers, technicians, inspectors, field construction staff and planners; prepare, manage and administer program budgets; perform or review engineering calculations; prepare or direct the preparation of civil design plans, specifications, and comprehensive technical reports; perform technical research to analyze situations accurately, and adopt effective courses of action; review, evaluate, recommend, and/or approve proposals and plans of complex Public Works Projects and/or Programs; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Other Requirements:

License/Certificates:

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.)

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Application Deadline- Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.

Veterans' Preference

The County of Riverside has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/.

Degree Verification:

Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts and professional license or email to atavaglione@rivco.org.

What's Next:

This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees, or employees of the Transportation and Land Management Agency may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close or be extended without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

This recruitment will beopen continuous until the position(s) have been filled. Applications will be reviewed in the order they have beenreceived.

GENERAL INFORMATION

If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Angela Tavaglione at atavaglione@rivco.org.

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.