Assistant Director of Capital Projects Department

SALARY: $9,588 – $16,557/month

FILING DEADLINE:  Open Until Filled

Position Description

The City of Fresno is recruiting an Assistant Director to oversee the Transportation Project Management Division of the Capital Projects Department.

The Assistant Director for Transportation Project Management is responsible for the daily operations of the division and works directly with division managers and their staff, along with engineering and project management staff, client departments and contractors. The Transportation Project Management Division provides project management and consultant oversight for the City’s capital program.

Incumbents will exercise considerable judgment and discretion in the administration and direction of the department and its operations.  In addition, the Assistant Director acts as technical advisor to the Director and City Manager and attends meetings of the City Council, boards, commissions, and committees relevant to Capital Projects and related services. The Assistant Director participates in the preparation and administration of the Department’s annual operating and capital budgets and is expected to coordinate activities with other departments within the City of Fresno, as well as division sections and outside agencies.

This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Department Director.

The current vacancy exists in the Capital Projects Department. However, since this position is available in several departments, the City of Fresno may choose to utilize the applications received through this recruitment for future vacancies.

The Department

The Capital Projects Department is responsible for the design and construction of the City’s Capital Projects.

Our mission is to develop capital projects that deliver value to our stakeholders by providing innovative solutions that meet their needs. We deliver public infrastructure projects in a timely and cost-effective manner for a variety of City departments and for a wide variety of projects such as parks, public safety facilities, sewer and water facilities, public buildings, roadways, and pedestrian/bicycle projects. We strive to achieve this by leveraging our expertise in project management, engineering, and construction to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. Our goal is to build long-term relationships with our clients by providing exceptional service and exceeding their expectations.

Our department is organized into five divisions:

• Capital Administration - The Capital Administration Division provides support for the entire department by providing several key support functions.
• Design Services – In-house design and project management teams focused on project delivery for transportation, utility, parks, fire and police projects.
• Transportation Project Management – Project management teams focused on project delivery for transportation projects.
• Utilities and On-Site Project Management – Project management teams focused on project delivery for utility, parks, fire and police projects.
• Construction Management – Oversees the construction of City capital projects.

The Division

The Transportation Project Management Division is one of five divisions within the Capital Projects Department. The Transportation Project Management Division has 22 full-time positions.  The Division performs Project Management and Consultant Oversight on: Roadway Projects, Grade Separation Projects, Complete Streets Project and Active Transportation & Trail Projects.

Our Organization

The City of Fresno is the fifth-largest city in the state of California and is a full-service charter city that operates under a “strong mayor” form of government.  The Mayor is elected at large and does not serve on the Council but has veto power over certain actions taken by the City Council. The City Manager, who is appointed by the Mayor, is responsible for appointing all other department heads in the City. There are seven Council Members. The Council appoints the City Attorney and the City Clerk.

Our Community

As the only California city located amongst three National Parks, residents and visitors enjoy Fresno’s proximity to Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks. With approximately 300 days of sunshine each year, the Mediterranean climate allows for year-round recreational activities, including sailing, snow and water skiing, fishing, backpacking, and golfing.

Living in Fresno has the benefit of urban amenities and the unique charm of a suburban atmosphere. Housing prices are typically lower than California’s other major metropolitan areas. There are four large school districts in Fresno, including Fresno Unified, Central Unified, Sanger Unified, Clovis Unified, and a variety of private educational institutions.

The city is also home to colleges and universities, most notably California State University, Fresno as well as Fresno City College and Fresno Pacific University. Residents enjoy various social, cultural, and athletic activities in an affordable community environment.

The City of Fresno offers an attractive and competitive salary and benefits package. The salary for the Assistant Director is $115,056 up to $192,888. The employee benefits package, as noted below, is subject to change and includes:

BENEFITS:  UNIT 2 Classification – Management Confidential - Unrepresented

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. City contributes up to $75 per month.

HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.

MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year for exempt employees.

BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month

ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue (15.5) hour per month of Annual Leave, with cash out provisions.

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum

LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by the City.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.

RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state.  Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security. 

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years.  Participation minimum is age 50 and vested.  Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at

https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line at www.fresno.gov/jobs. Please upload to your online profile a letter of interest, resume, five references and verification of degree and/or transcript.

For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance.

Only a limited number of candidates will be chosen to move forward to the interview stage.

Inquiries should be directed to:

Leshea Tarver, Senior Human Resources Analyst

(559) 621-6950 

Leshea.Tarver@fresno.gov

INSTRUCTIONS TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS- etc.. Transcripts/Degree/Cover Letters/Reference

1. Scan, save and upload your certificate to your personal drive.
2. Log back into your online profile on the City of Fresno Website @ www.fresno.gov/jobs
3. Under "Career Tools", click on Cover letters and Attachments.
4. Click on +Add attachments.
5. For "Attachment Type", choose Certificate.
6. For "Attachment Purpose", enter the name of the certificate
7. Click on Add attachment.
8. Click on Save and Return

The Selection Process

We will select a group of candidates to participate in the interview process depending on their qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an equal opportunity employer.

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Engineering, Project Management, Architecture, Construction Management, or degree field(s) as deemed acceptable by the Director of Personnel Services and the appointing authority.

-AND-

Five (5) years of directly related management experience as deemed acceptable by the Director of Personnel Services and the appointing authority.

-OR-

Nine (9) years of directly related experience including five (5) years at a management level.

For the Department of Capital Projects, directly related experience could include 9 years of experience in the construction industry, business, finance or project management. Various functions such as construction management, contract management, inspection, estimating, scheduling and other related duties would be applicable.

Possession, at time of appointment and continued maintenance, of a valid California Driver License is required.

Valid registration as a Professional Engineer by the State of California or equivalent at time of application is desired.

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