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The final filing date for this recruitment is Friday, August 1, 2025, at 4:30 PM PST. The Port reserves the right to extend the closing without notice in order to accept additional applications. 

To be considered for this extraordinary opportunity, you must submit as PDF attachments:

1. Proof of Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of California;

2. A cover letter; and

3. A resume reflecting employment dates, name of organizations, and scope of responsibilities. 

Incomplete submissions, or those that do not clearly meet minimum requirements will not be considered. Documents will be evaluated to determine the most qualified applicants. Submissions will only be accepted online at www.governmentjobs.com.

Individuals determined to be most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in a panel interview to further evaluate candidate qualifications. First and second round panel interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place the week(s) of August 4th and August 11th, 2025 (in-person). Candidates should ensure availability on all dates. The successful candidate will be appointed shortly thereafter.

THE BENEFITS

The Port of Long Beach has established an annual salary range of $209,140.067 - $292,792.755. Starting salary is determined by a combination of qualifications, professional experience, and internal equity considerations. An attractive package of executive level benefits is also included with the opportunity of working in one of the most diverse and dynamic areas of the United States. 

The Port’s generous benefits package includes:

• Auto Allowance– $550.00 per month.
• Executive Leave– 40 hours per year.
• Retirement– For new employees, the CalPERS retirement formula is 2.0% at 62, coordinated with Social Security. Currently, member contribution is 8.00% for CalPERS, and 6.2% for social security, paid by the employee. For employees with prior CalPERS status, Central Payroll will review and determine the formula. For prior employees with a break in service greater than six (6) months, this could be 2.0% at 62, coordinated with Social Security.
• Vacation– Vacation is accrued at 3.7 hours per pay period to begin, which is equivalent to two weeks on an annual basis. Vacation can be used after six months of service. Vacation accrual increases at specific milestones of years of service.
• Sick Leave– Accrued at 8 hours per month. Accruals may be converted upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums or retirement service credits.
• Holidays– 11 scheduled holidays per calendar year and four (4) personal holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave– After six (6) months of City employment, the City pays up to 30 consecutive days (160 hours) for eligible employees to take paid time to bond with child upon birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of 17. 
• Bereavement Leave– 5 days for death or critical illness of immediate family member.
• Vacation Accrual for Prior Service– Vacation accrual rate may be adjusted to provide credit for previous full-time employment at a public service agency. Credit for public service shall only be given for completed years of service as a full-time permanent employee. Public Service credit does not apply to any other benefits.
• Pay for Performance– Pay for Performance is awarded based on employee performance as demonstrated through achievement of individual goals, demonstration of required competencies, and available budget funds.
• Deferred Compensation– City match of base salary for all qualified members.
• Group Health Insurance– Medical and dental options (HMO and PPO). Free vision coverage.
• Life Insurance– City-paid life insurance policy of $20,000 plus executive insurance benefit equal to three times annual salary up to a maximum of $500,000.
• Disability Insurance– City-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Education Reimbursement– Tuition reimbursement available for employees to obtain additional education or training.
• Annual Physical– Eligible to receive an annual physical examination at City expense through the City provided program.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness– As the Harbor Department of the City of Long Beach, a governmental agency, the Port of Long Beach is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• 529 College Savings Plan– The ScholarShare529 plan is an account that allows employees to invest specifically for future education expenses through the Long Beach City Employees Federal Credit Union. Funds can be used from your 529 savings plan to send your grandkids, kids, or even yourself, to any accredited public or private U.S. college or university – or two-year technical or vocational institution.