SALARY:  up to $158,398 Annually

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Desert Recreation District (DRD) seeks a talented park professional to serve as the next Director of Planning and Public Works in the largest recreation district in the State of California. DRD is growing and making significant investments in its existing assets, making this an exciting time for the next Director.

THE DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT
The Desert Recreation District focuses on providing recreation throughout the Coachella Valley service area. The DRD was created in 1950 and is the largest recreation and park district in the state of California. Covering more than 1,800 square miles, DRD is responsible for over 43 recreational facilities throughout the Coachella Valley that include community and fitness centers, sports fields, swimming pools, a golf course and driving range, and various parks and open spaces.

The DRD serves more than 380,000 residents in the incorporated communities of Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indio, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage and Coachella, and the unincorporated communities of Thousand Palms, Bermuda Dunes, Indio Hills, Mecca, Thermal, Oasis, Vista Santa Rosa, 100 Palms, and North Shore.

THE PLANNING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
The Planning and Public Works Department is responsible for the asset management of the District including planning, capital improvement, and maintenance of parks, facilities, and vehicles. In addition, the 20 FTE staff in the Department are responsible for the following functional areas: capital improvements, land acquisitions, planning, design and construction, capital grants, parks and grounds, park maintenance, facility maintenance, fleet vehicles and maintenance, and L&L maintenance administration.

THE POSITION
This is an at-will position, reporting to an Assistant General Manager. The Director of Planning and Public Works serves as the principal planning and public works administrator.  Work is performed with considerable independent judgment within established policies and procedures.  The Director is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring long range plans for capital improvement programs, including master planning and facility development, as well as developing and overseeing acquisition plans and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations related to land use, building, and development.  The Director plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the Public Works Department including fleet, facilities, parks and open space. The Director performs representational duties related to the assigned areas of responsibility.

The Desert Recreation District seeks a candidate who has solid project management experience and ability to successfully execute and manage projects across the District; experience in construction or public works, especially gained in the public sector; an understanding of the public sector development environment with involvement managing development impact fees and park dedications in conjunction with new development; and strong management and communication skills in leading a small team in a hands-on environment.

QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and
abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional planning, landscape architecture, park or natural resource management, construction or engineering management, business or public administration or a closely related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience: Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in public works, project planning, design and development leadership, acquisition and management or park management, including three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.

SALARY & BENEFITS
The Desert Recreation District provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The salary for this role is up to $158,398, with specific placement within the range dependent on qualifications and experience. Key elements of the District’s benefits program include retirement with the District contributing 7.5% of salary toward a defined contribution retirement plan.  In addition, employees may participate in deferred compensation with a matching contribution up to 2.5% of salary. Together, if an employee contributes 2.5% of salary, the District matches with a 10% contribution. DRD does not participate in CalPERS.

In addition, DRD contributes up to $1,200 per month towards the medical, dental, and vision plans of full-time team members and their qualified dependents (choice of HMO, PPO, or EPO) and provides substantial paid leave annually; a District vehicle; and relocation expenses.
 

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SALARY:  $9,952.00 - $13,697.00 Monthly

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The City of Rancho Cucamonga is not your average public agency employer. We have evolved from the antiquated civil service government employment of the past. Our driving staff force, known as Team RC, embodies a culture of innovation and collaboration. We believe that our employees are the best representation of our values and we strive to be on the cutting edge of diversity, inclusion, and technology.

 

When you join Team RC, whether you're front-and-center or behind-the-scenes, you can rest assured that your work makes an impact in the community you serve. Our enthusiasm for public service and our commitment to continuous learning helps Team RC focus on what really matters.....service and people.

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You'll be responsible for:

• Leading and managing a motivated team.

• Three large divisions including Facilities, Parks, and Streets.

• Supervising day-to-day activities and programs within the department.

• Managing several challenging capital projects.

• Overseeing, evaluating, and projecting costs for the yearly budget.

• Public outreach on telling the Public Works Services story.

• Seeing to it that Rancho Cucamonga remains a beautiful place to live, work, visit, and play.​
  
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SALARY:  $9,718 - $11,813 per month

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Education/Training/Experience:    

• Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge
  and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities
  would be:
  1. Experience: Five years experience in professional engineering work in an area of
  assignment including two years of supervisory experience.
  2. Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  with major work in civil engineering or a closely related field.

Skills/Abilities:

• The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may
  not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.
  Perform routine professional level work in the field of civil engineering.
  Coordinate and manage engineering work in connection with private development
  projects.

• Review development applications, improvement plans, maps, and supervise staff
  assigned to these duties.

• Confer with developers, contractors, engineers, general public, regarding City
  engineering policies and standards.

• Meet with engineers, developers, and property owners to provide and discuss
  engineering procedures and requirements relative to proposed
  commercial/industrial/residential developments, including public
  improvement plans, engineering reports and other submittals/requirements.

• Approve project plans and bond estimates.

• Represent the City on various development related issues and at meetings, such as
  Planning Commission and development Pre-Application meetings.

• Supervise and coordinate contract agreement activities including engineering plan
  check and inspection services. Review and approve the payment of invoices.

• Coordinate engineering work with other departments, consultants, contractors,
  developers, inspectors, plan checkers, and property owners.

• Respond to questions and inquiries from various individuals, groups, organizations
  and companies regarding a wide range of engineering topics and issues.

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SALARY:  $102,360.00  - $124,400.00 Annually

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Education/Training/Experience:    

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil or structural engineering, or a related field. 

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional civil or structural engineering experience, including one (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity.

• A Professional Engineering certification is highly desired. 

 

Skills/Abilities:

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff, consultants, and interns performing engineering planning, design, and construction work of public works and utilities projects and systems.

• Trains staff in work procedures; evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion.

• Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for assigned services and programs; recommends and implements policies and procedures including standard operating procedures for assigned operations.

• Monitors activities of the work unit; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery and procedures.

• Coordinates assigned services and operations with other divisions and outside agencies.

• Participates in project budget preparation; identifies resource needs; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications; monitors expenditures. 

• Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates and responds to complaints and inquiries from citizens, other departments, and agencies; recommends corrective actions to resolve issues.

• Supervises and gives technical advice, guidance, and direction to an engineering team.

• Reviews and designs project plans and specifications involving hydrology, traffic and soils reports and calculations, as well as grading plans, sewer plans, water and wastewater facility plans, streets plans, traffic studies, building demolition plans, and other documents.

• Plans, coordinates, and reviews project work performed by private consultants.

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SALARY:  $118,872.00 - $144,492.00 Annually

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Are you someone who has the ability to develop strong relationships and create collaborative partnerships? Do you enjoy working with others to implement innovative solutions and improve business processes?  

 

Being part of the Public Works team will allow you to play a key role in the day-to-day operations of all city departments and make a positive impact in the community.  

 

We are looking to offer this position to three amazing candidates who will be responsible for managing one or more of capital improvement program sections in Utilities, Streets and Drainage, and/or Parks and Facilities.  

If you are a motivated individual that loves taking on challenges, leveraging technology to drive meaningful change, and thrives in a fun environment, we invite you to apply!!

Effective January 13, 2024, there will be a 2.5% increase in salary bringing the top step to $12,345 per month.

SKILLS/ABILITIES
•    Plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and evaluates the work of an engineering section in the Public Works Department; with subordinate supervisors and staff, develops, implements, and monitors attainment of section goals and objectives.
•    Plans, organizes, controls, manages and evaluates the work of the assigned work unit; with subordinate and supervisors, participates in establishing operational plans and initiatives to meet department/division goals.
•    Participates in the development of and monitors performance against the annual division/unit budget.
•    Establishes performance requirements and personnel development targets; monitors and evaluates the quantity and quality of staff performance. 
•    Provides day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment which supports achieving City objectives.
•    Manages the preparation of a variety of studies and reports relating to current and long-range City capital improvement needs and fixed assets.
•    Provides technical assistance to staff; reviews and evaluates plans for proposed assessment and maintenance districts and related bond and fee requirements; reviews subdivision and development proposals.  
•    Reviews the work of professional and para-professional engineering teams in the preparation and/or review of engineering plans, specifications, designs, cost estimates, reviews and sets requirements.
•    Manages and administers operations, activities, and programs in compliance with accepted federal, state, and municipal standards governing public works construction, public utilities construction, traffic engineering and engineering surveying; manages plan check and project management tracking systems.  
•    Reviews, analyzes, and recommends changes to the City construction policies and procedures; recommends and coordinates design changes, where appropriate.
•    Keeps informed and up to date on current construction design techniques, Caltrans design requirements, changes in codes and regulations, new construction materials and methods.
•    Works with developers, contractors, engineers, architects, and others regarding unusual construction and compliance problems.
•    Represents the City with other public and governmental agencies, community and business organizations, citizens, and the public.
•    Oversees the preparation of complex grant applications for project funding from various governmental agencies. Oversees project compliance with grant requirements.
•    Coordinate related engineering activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies.

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TO BE CONSIDERED

Interested candidates should apply by completing the application online, including a compelling cover letter and comprehensive resume by the posted closing date.

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SALARY:  $8,174.00 - $10,627.00 Monthly

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The City of Chino is seeking a versatile, team-work oriented person with excellent project management and customer service skills to fill the position of Associate Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer in the Land Development Engineering Division of the Development Services Department. The ideal candidate is committed to public service and will be knowledgeable in applicable civil engineering practices with the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a growing City. 

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For more detailed information, please refer to the Associate Engineer job description.

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SALARY: $88,128.00 - $107,124.00 Annually

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The Planning and Development Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Associate Engineer. This position is assigned to the Development Services Division and will be primarily responsible for the review and permitting of discretionary and ministerial development projects. A typical day for this position includes completing plan reviews within a set timeframe, coordination with other City departments and divisions, responding to emails, multiple in-person meetings, writing staff reports, and preparing project conditions of approval. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator possessing broad and varied experience in Civil Engineering design and review. The ideal candidate will exhibit the utmost professionalism and interpersonal skills while interacting with both internal and external stakeholders, and have the ability to be proactive in solving problems to enhance the service to our customers.  

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For more detailed information, please refer to the job description.

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SALARY:  $9,255 - $11,250 Monthly

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​The Department of Public Works (DPW) is recruiting for a Supervising Public Works Project Manager that is responsible for managing public works programs and projects. Specifically, civil engineering projects, including but not limited to design, construction and operations. May oversee in-house or consultant/contractor groups and supervise a section of staff engaged in the major activities of public works and civil engineering projects. Positions oversee complex engineering projects or independently manage specialized engineering functions and related duties as required. 

vement Program (CIP).

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SALARY:  $96,415.70 - $123,214.83 Annually

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The County of Riverside's Flood Control District has multiple opportunities for Associate Civil Engineers that will be assigned to multiple divisions located in Riverside.

 

The Engineers will under minimal direction, perform varied and difficult flood control engineering work in one or more of the District’s engineering divisions, which span from Planning, Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Stormwater Management facilities. Candidates may also supervise or train lower classifications within these roles.

 

The District desires candidates that have experience with the planning, design, and construction of projects such as:  

 

1. Flood control facilities including storm drains, channels, basins, dams and levees.

2. Stormwater recharge facilities such as groundwater / infiltration basins.

3. Stormwater treatment facilities such as infiltration basins, biotreatment, bioretention,

4. Experience planning, designing and constructing highways, freeways, sanitary sewers and/or landfills, may also be considered.

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In addition the District desires candidates that have performed engineering studies / analyses related to the above types of projects/facilities.  As well as experience with the detailed review (plan check) and approval of engineering studies and plans related to the above types of projects/facilities.

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