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The County of San Mateo Department of Public Works is seeking highly qualified candidates

for the position of Deputy Director of Road Services.

The Department of Public Works serves the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County, providing public services and operating facilities that benefit the community, County employees and clients of County agencies. The Department plans, designs, constructs, operates and maintains facilities and equipment that support County programs and services, the general public, and County employees. The Department advises the Board of Supervisors on all public works issues, including rates and charges for services that are fair to both the users and service providers.

The Deputy Director of Road Services Division is responsible for developing and implementing Division and Department goals, objectives, policies and priorities and providing full first line and second line direct supervision within the Division. The position reports directly to the Director of Public Works and is expected to play an integral role on the Department's management team. The Road Services Division includes approximately 83 employees and ensures that County roads, including drainage facilities and vegetation, are operated, maintained, repaired and constructed in an acceptable, professional and timely manner in order to preserve the infrastructure and provide the traveling public with quality maintained and constructed roads. This Division is also responsible for vehicle and equipment procurement, as well as maintenance and repair services of over 1,250 vehicles and pieces of equipment for County agencies and departments. The Division is responsible for managing all aspects of the County road right of ways, including traffic engineering, encroachments and traffic control infrastructure, in approximately nineteen unincorporated urban, suburban and rural areas.

The ideal candidate:

The Deputy Director for the Road Services Division will have a thorough understanding of the principles, practices and administration of municipal public works and capital projects, a proven track record of budget development, sound engineering practices, extensive experience in fleet management and roadway design, construction and maintenance. Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is highly desirable.

The Department of Public Works is seeking applicants with enthusiasm for, and dedication to, public service while possessing the following qualities:

• An approachable leader with a management style that quickly fosters trust, loyalty, respect and commitment from employees and other county managers
• Fosters working in a strong team-oriented and non-territorial environment
• An inspiring leader who champions development and provides meaningful feedback while leading change and supervising staff
• Thinks clearly under pressure and maintains a positive attitude and sense of humor
• A skilled communicator, both orally and in writing, who can make public presentations that are interesting, informative and persuasive
• Has a track record of demonstrated accomplishments, including making tough decisions and getting things done
• A proactive innovative problem solver with a "can do" attitude
• Is able to balance the wants and needs of the public with financial limitations and/or technical requirements
• Is willing to take reasonable risks, is not threatened by change and promotes and welcomes new, creative ideas
• Sets clear expectations, monitors performance and holds employees at all levels accountable
• Has demonstrated a strong understanding of public works financing and budget implementation

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have over five years of increasingly responsible experience in a public works agency or a large organization responsible for fleet management and/or engineering associated with the maintenance of roads and associated facilities, including over two years in higher-level management. Successful applicants who are registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of California will receive an additional 5% differential added to their salary.

To learn more about this exciting career opportunity and the requirements to apply online, please visit our job posting:  Deputy Director of Road Services

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department currently has an opening for the position of Management Analyst

FINAL FILING DATE: Open Until Filled

Position:                           Management Analyst

Salary:                               $40.00/hr - $46.00/hr (depending on qualifications)

Job Type:                          Part time, year round

Location:                          Administrative  Office for Public Works Department, 1900 O'Farrell,

                                           Suite #320, San Mateo, CA  94403

Hours:                               20-40 hours per week/flexible schedule 

Close Date:                       Open until filled, resumes will be reviewed as received

THE POSITION: The Public Works Department at the City of San Mateo has an opportunity for a per diem management analyst to work in its Administrative offices. The Department, which has about 145 full time employees, is responsible for the City’s major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, street lights and traffic signals, sewer and storm conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant, a major lagoon and dams and levees.  The Management Analyst is part of the Department’s Business Group team which supports all the Divisions within the Department with budget development and monitoring, contract management, performance measurement, analysis and report writing, and public relations and community outreach.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Equivalent to a BA/BS from an accredited college or university with major work in public or business administration or a closely related field.
• General administrative experience, such as experience conducting research and data analyses
• Strong analytical, writing and verbal skills; effective written and oral communication
• Able to work independently with direction from supervisor

DUTIES: The Management Analyst may work on a variety of projects within the Department, depending upon their interests. Some of the primary assignments may include the following:

• Compile and analyze data for Department budgets. Review data on Department expenses and assist with recommendations for the Department budgets.
• Complete analysis on performance measures. Research performance measures and work with staff to develop consistent and relevant performance measures for Department.
• Support Department programs. Assist with review and approval of applications for the Department’s private sewer lateral cost share program.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit an official City of San Mateo employment application and supplemental questionnaire on-line on CalOpps.org.

or

Submit an official City of San Mateo application and supplemental questionnaire to the City of San Mateo Human Resources Department, 330 W. 20th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403

Attn: Abby Veeser

Public Works Department

330 West 20th Avenue

San Mateo, CA  94403

Email: aveeser@cityofsanmateo.org

City of San Mateo employment application form may be obtained at City Hall - Human Resources Department or online at www.cityofsanmateo.org.

This position is considered part time and offers no benefits.

Fine Print

Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment.

The policy of the City of San Mateo is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual preference, marital status or national origin. It is the intent and desire of the City of San Mateo that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The City of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

This Temporary/Hourly position is NOT in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

 DEFINITION

Under supervision, performs sub-professional engineering office work related to Public Works improvements; elementary field surveying; computer-aided drafting and design work; and related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a wide variety of responsible sub-professional engineering work; computes and posts simple engineering data; computer-aided drafting, design, and mapping; revises, reviews, files, and updates engineering plans and maps; assists field survey and traffic survey crews as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: The elementary principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; drafting symbols used in construction work; basic engineering office equipment; modern personal computers and related computer software; principles and practical application of computer-aided drafting, design, and mapping systems.

Ability to: Learn the use of surveying equipment and techniques; learn basic construction inspection procedures; accurately make and verify mathematical computations; perform neat and accurate drafting; collect engineering field data, and make field notes; maintain accurate records; effectively operate computer-aided drafting, design and mapping software; effectively use modern office software; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; work flexible hours; deal effectively and courteously with the public and general contractors; attend work and perform duties as assigned.

Experience: None required

Education: Completion of 45 semester college units with major in civil engineering or related course of study.

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

The San Mateo County Harbor District is Recruiting

Oyster Point Marina Harbor Patrol    
Pillar Point Harbor Patrol

Position Available:       Open-Competitive Recruitment for: 
 

Deputy Harbormaster A
 

$5,529 - $6,399 per month

Excellent Benefit Package

Deadline for Application Wednesday January 8, 2020 at 1700 hours

Written and Performance Testing Wednesday January 15, 2020

Oral Interviews January 16, 2020

(If needed, we will extend interviews to Friday 1/17/20)

https://smharbor.com/employment

For Application/Inquiries contact Betty Cortes

bcortes@smharbor.com

650-741-9164

SMCHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.smharbor.com

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general direction, performs complex supervisory and administrative work in planning, organizing, scheduling and managing public works activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Incumbents in this position typically perform but are not limited to the duties noted below on a regular basis:

• Establishes policies and procedures to improve effectiveness of day-to-day operations;
• Assists with the selection, training, evaluation and disciplining of employees;
• Assists with preparation and administration of operating and capital improvement program budgets;
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises and evaluates programs, services, staffing, equipment and infrastructure of the Public Works Department;
• Assists with the development or update of the water, sewer and storm drain master plans, the capital improvement program and other municipal infrastructure programs;
• Assists with the preparation of equipment specifications for bidding processes;
• Assists with project management for the construction of municipal public works projects;
• Evaluates issues and options regarding municipal public works and makes recommendations to the Public Works Director;
• Maintains regular contact with consulting engineers, construction project engineers, City, County, State and Federal agencies, professional and technical groups and the general public regarding department activities and services;
• Oversees employee safety and training programs.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of an associate degree in civil engineering, construction management, public administration or a closely related field, and minimum of five (5) years previous public works experience including at least two (2) years of utilities management preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Considerable knowledge of management principles, practices and methods that are employed by municipal public works agencies, City policies, laws and regulations. Exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public; supervise and evaluate employees; conduct research and compile comprehensive reports.

*The salary for this position is recommended by staff - actual salary to be approved by City Council in September.

THE POSITION 

Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on October 23, 2019 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous."

The County of San Mateo Department of Public Works is seeking to fill the Department's current vacant County Surveyor position.

 
The County Surveyor oversees the operation and function of the survey unit in the Public Works Department; performs difficult and complex professional land surveying work involving responsible charge duties in the field or office; assigns, monitors and reviews the work of survey parties; provides assistance and/or direction to professional and technical staff; and performs other related work as required.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess and/or be able to provide the following:

• Strong leadership qualities to foster teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Excellent communication and public presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with direct reports, co-workers, managers, vendors, stakeholders and customers.
• Hands-on experience using computer aided drafting software, such as AutoCAD, SoftDesk, LDD, and Civil 3D to draft survey mapping documents.
• Being progressive in updating/refining business processes as they relate to Surveying and Mapping as well as document retrieval and preservation.
• Is well organized and can manage and prioritize multiple assignments of varying complexity and sensitivity effectively.

Examples Of Duties: 
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform the duties of a County Surveyor under the direction of the Director of Public Works.
• Analyzes available data and makes decisions of a professional nature as defined by the State Land Surveyors Act relating to surveying projects.
• Direct the activities of a field survey party and office engineering technical staff.
• Reviews and certifies subdivision map applications, plans, and survey records submitted by private and government surveyors for compliance with the State Land Surveyors Act, the State Subdivision Map Act and County Ordinances.
• Performs field and office survey work required in the preparation of Record of Survey maps, subdivision maps, corner records, deed descriptions and plot plans for County projects.
• Establishes guidelines to maintain professional, technical, and legal standards mandated by State law.
• Establishes and enforces safety rules for the safety of crews and the safety of the public.
• Coordinates with County Public Works inspectors, private surveyors and other engineers and job contractors on survey projects.
• Prepares the annual equipment budget and makes recommendations for the purchase of necessary surveying equipment.
• Supervises the maintenance of official records, maps, and survey reports and the preparation of related reports.
• Writes and checks boundary legal descriptions and performs other professional duties which require a licensed land surveyor.
• Makes regular contacts with the general public, other departments, contractors, private surveyors, and outside organizations relative to municipal mapping and survey practices and procedures.
• May represent the department at public hearings and before the Board of Supervisors and various commissions.
• Prepares reports as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 
Knowledge of:

• All phases of land survey work including methods of conducting various types of surveys such as Global Positioning System (GPS), automated data collection control surveys, and construction surveys.
• Survey techniques, mathematics and basic science as applied to surveying and mapping functions.
• Principles and practices of Civil Engineering as applied to surveying and design and construction of public works projects.
• Mapping and drafting techniques.
• The Land Surveyor's Act, Subdivision Map Act and other laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to land survey and subdivision map processing in the County.
• Principles and practices of boundary determination and surveying.
• Legal descriptions of real property.
• Methods and terminology used in searching for land titles and factors involved in determining ownership of property.
• Safety practices and procedures applicable to survey work.
• The application of survey information, which includes familiarity with computer-aided drafting and design systems.
• Principles and practices of supervision and administration.

Skill/Ability to:

• Perform and direct complex field and office survey and mapping work.
• Interpret and apply the provisions of the Land Surveyor's Act, Subdivision Map Act and County Ordinances pertaining to land.
• Plan, assign, direct, monitor, and evaluate the work of subordinates.
• Develop, administer and interpret related policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Read and interpret drawings, maps and documents related to land surveying.
• Research land titles and determine ownership of property.
• Interpret and evaluate legal descriptions of real property.
• Maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with the public and other government officials.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive reports and technical correspondence.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Adhere to performance standards related to land surveying.
• Operate a computer and use computer-aided drafting and design systems.
• Perform extensive physical work in all kinds of terrain and weather.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to qualify is:
 

• Education:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering or successful completion of the Land Surveyor-in-Training (L.S.I.T.) or Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certificates.
• Experience: Five years of progressively responsible professional land surveying experience including two years of experience supervising one or more survey crews.

License:

• Possession of a valid license as a Land Surveyor from the State of California. 
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include the evaluation of a brief written and/or performance exercise given immediately preceding the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. 

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply' button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department.
 
Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: TBD
Application Screening: TBD
Panel Interview (Tentative): TBD
 

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for an experienced, motivated Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager

Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s 15.7 million gallon per day (MGD) conventional activated sludge wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The WWTP serves a population of more than 140,000 with an annual operating budget in excess of $10 million and has a staff of 28 professional and technical personnel. Planned upgrades to the WWTP include new liquids treatment process facilities consisting of new headworks, primary treatment, and a five-stage biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactor (BNR/MBR) process.

When you join the Public Works Department, you will work among a team of collaborative and energetic colleagues who share a passion for serving our San Mateo citizens and improving the community in which we live and work. Our team is comprised of individuals with diverse talents and experience in various fields.  We will provide you with a wide range of opportunities in a team-based collaborative environment while helping you achieve your professional goals.

Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency and Informed Risk-taking are attributes within the City’s mission, values and organizational principles that we are seeking in the candidates.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work:

https://youtu.be/XNAF7GZUNl8?list=PL3QUX6-y-89-D28g895DzvObmoD89Dqdn

What You’ll Do

The WWTP Manager reports to the Deputy Director, or higher level personnel, and is responsible for leading the Operations, Maintenance and Laboratory teams at the City’s treatment facility.  The WWTP Manager is responsible for the daily planning and supervision of staff, for establishing effective management practices, and for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, regional and local laws, regulations and permits.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org

This job opportunity is continuous and application reviews are performed periodically.

The Position

San Mateo is a city of approximately 104,000 residents, strategically located midway between San Francisco and San Jose, and is within the Silicon Valley.  One of the City’s strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community.  San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown.  The community values its historic and new residential neighborhoods and recently approved a major new Transit Oriented Development that will add 1,500 new homes, 300,000 square feet of new retail and as much as 1.5 million square feet of commercial office space.  

The City organization has a culture of innovation, collaboration and strong customer service.  The City’s annual budget is $191 million and is staffed by over 540 full time employees.  The City is continually evaluating new and innovative ways of providing high quality services to its residents while acknowledging the competing demands for the limited funds available. Find out more interesting facts at:  www.cityofsanmateo.org.

This position will receive general direction from the Chief Plant Operator and instruction from their Shift Supervisor to provide daily guidance to lower level operators and trainees. The WWTP Operator III will be responsible for supporting these efforts to guide, develop and mentor staff on their assigned shift, act in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Shift Supervisor, and is the assigned lead in getting both scheduled and unscheduled work completed. Those who have prepared themselves and are ready for the challenge to use their skills as a journey-level wastewater professional should seriously consider this opportunity.

This position is assigned rotating shifts working nights, weekends, and holidays with on-call emergency response 24 hours per day.  However, along with this challenge is the benefit of working  a 12-hour shift that results in a very favorable work/life balance and requires the minimum commuting days as compared to other standard 8-hour shifts.

The Department

The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is a 15.7 MDG sub-regional facility that serves an estimated 164,545 customers  administering the annual operation and maintenance budget over $12.8 million with a staff of 34 professional and technical personnel.  The City of San Mateo is building a team tasked with the safe and continuous operation of the current expansion of this conventional activated sludge plant by introducing new facilities including; preliminary treatment, primary treatment, enhanced biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactors (BNR/MBR), biological and chemically enhanced treatment (BioACTIFLO), and additional upgrades to existing process equipment. A vital and instrumental member of this team is the WWTP Operator III.

The Duties

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following.

Operate wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge and effluent; monitor gauges, meters and control panels; observe variation in operating conditions, interpreting meter and gauge readings and test results to determine process requirements.

• Operate valves and gates; start and stop pumps, engines and electric motors to control and adjust flow and treatment processes; operate and maintain boilers; perform routine maintenance work on valves, tanks, related equipment and facilities to optimize performance.
• Maintain appropriate plant records to support water quality goals.
• Perform the duties of the Designated Operator-in-Charge when required in accordance with State regulations.
• Operate rolling vehicles and stationary machinery as required to perform essential job functions.
• Foster and maintain good working relationships and provide excellent customer service in the course of their work.
• Assist in the inventory, requisition, and purchase of supplies and materials.
• Supervise and train less experienced operators on assigned shift.

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators I & II and Operators in Training

Why Join our Department?

The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is a 15.7 MDG sub-regional facility that serves a population of more than 140,000 with an annual operating budget in excess of $10 million and has a staff of 28 professional and technical personnel.

The City of San Mateo is building a cross-functional team tasked with upgrading the City’s 15.7 MGD conventional activated sludge plant with new liquids treatment process facilities, including headworks, primary treatment, five-stage biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactor (BNR/MBR) process, biological and chemically enhanced treatment (BioACTIFLO) process, and other general plant upgrades, including odor control to serve the new facilities. Key players on this team are the WWTP Operators.

What You’ll Do

• Operate wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge and effluent; monitor gauges, meters and control panels; observe variation in operating conditions, interpreting meter and gauge readings and test results to determine processing requirements.
• Operate valves and gates, start and stop pumps, engines and electric motors to control and adjust flow and treatment processes, operate and maintain boilers, perform routine maintenance work on valves, tanks, related equipment and facilities.
• Monitor, adjust and troubleshoot as needed plant operational processes utilizing data-driven technology, such as the SCADA or PCS system.
• Fully utilize the computerized work systems in accordance with work flow processes.
• Operate treatment plant vehicles and stationary machinery as required.
• Collect samples and perform routine laboratory tests and analyses.

These positions require shift work, nights, weekends, holidays with on-call emergency response 24 hours per day. However, along with this challenge is the benefit of working a 12-hour shift that results in a very favorable work/life balance and requires the minimum commuting days as compared to other standard 8-hour shifts.

Who You Are

The WWTP Operator in Training:

• You have graduated from high school or equivalent, and have six educational units of math or science course work, and six months experience in handling mechanical equipment and tools.
• You have up to 18 months to obtain a Grade I WWTP Certificate to promote to WWTP Operator I.

The WWTP Operator I:

• You have graduated from high school or equivalent and have six months experience in handling mechanical equipment tools.
• You possess a Grade I WWTP Certificate and work under direct supervision of the WWTP Shift Supervisor or WWTP Operator II and perform more routine operation work.
• You may be promoted to WWTP Operator II upon obtaining a Grade II WWTP Certificate and completing qualifying training.

The WWTP Operator II

• You possess a Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State of California.
• You have graduated from High school or equivalent and a minimum of one year of experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.

Do you have an interest in being a Construction Project Manager in the public sector?  Is providing services to all the residents of San Mateo County important to you? Are you interested in working for a large public organization that cares about its employees, strives for life-work balance, has a strong retirement/pension program, and offers a flexible work schedule? Do you have the technical, administrative, and managerial experience to simultaneously coordinate an array of construction projects, which might include new building construction, remodels, expansions, infrastructure and maintenance upgrades, retrofits, underground work and structural upgrades, and replacement of equipment and components? 

If you would like to join a diverse team of hard-working and dedicated construction professionals, we may have a career opportunity for you!

The County of San Mateo Department of Public Works invites applications for Construction Project Manager (CPM).

The Department of Public Works is involved in the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects within the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County. Our mission is to provide the public with safe, accessible roads and structures that make their communities more livable. The Capital Projects Group is responsible for delivering a wide variety of building construction projects for the County's airport, hospital, parks, correctional facilities, and state courts. Your role as the project leader will require you to have technical, organizational, project administrative, and budgeting skills.

Under general supervision, the CPM is responsible for coordinating technical, administrative and management activities related to County facilities construction projects. The CPM will also manage a number of simultaneous construction improvements and major maintenance projects, which may include building infrastructure, underground, structural, system upgrades, solar, retrofits, replacement of equipment and components, remodels, expansions, and new building construction.

Taking on the role of a leader, the Construction Project Manager is vital to overseeing all the elements of a project, from initially scope development to assembling the right team to execute the work, while ensuring the project runs smoothly. The ideal candidate for this position will have at least three years of experience managing a variety of public building and facility projects that may involve work on administrative, medical, detention, judicial, parks, and support facilities OR at least three years of experience working with multidisciplinary building design and construction teams of engineering, architectural, planning, geotechnical, environmental, mechanical, electrical, drafting, inspection and support staff.
 
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong verbal construction project management skills to help ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Knowledge and experience with the Public Contracting Code, as well as general government contracting and procurement.
• Knowledge and experience with the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) permitting projects (highly desired), and or knowledge and experience with delivering energy and renewable projects. 
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills to formulate and write comprehensive technical reports, specifications and business correspondence.
• Strong organization and coordination skills to manage many projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of computers for complex spreadsheets, word-processing, cost-tracking, scheduling and project management programs.
• Solicit bids, conduct pre-bid walks, conferences, analyze and qualify bids and proposals, vendor selections.
• Familiarity with current technological resources for project development and monitoring, e.g., BIM, Job Order Contracting (JOC), Design Bid Build etc.
• Coordinate and monitor contract performance, acceptance of work and other related activities associated with completion of projects.
• Work with, but are not limited to consultants, architects, engineers, end users, building inspectors, maintenance and operations staff, contractors and vendors.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and co-workers.
• Superior communication skills, both orally and in writing.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. 

Limited Term positions are at-will positions not to exceed 3 years employees receive full medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a portable 401(a) plan.

Information for current county employees: Current and regular San Mateo County Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit an application and compete in the recruitment process. If you are successful in the recruitment and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable.
 
We invite you to explore the wonderful Benefit packages the County of San Mateo has to offer! Below are the links to our 2019 Benefits Guides.
Permanent: https://hr.smcgov.org/sites/hr.smcgov.org/files/documents/files/2019%20Active%20Employee%20Guide_12.12.18.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Limited Term: https://hr.smcgov.org/sites/hr.smcgov.org/files/2019-Limited-Term-Employee-Guide.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is three years of experience as a construction superintendent, project manager or estimator for commercial or industrial construction, or as a superintendent of buildings and grounds for large complexes, or as a construction contract administrator in a public agency.

Knowledge of:

• Design and construction processes, practices, means and methods, costs, schedules, contracts, insurance, and legal requirements applicable to public works projects.
• Building Codes, operations, maintenance and repair work, and general construction including but not limited to grading, concrete, foundations, framing, structural, heating and air conditioning, controls, hazmat abatement, electrical, plumbing, roofing, sheet metal, masonry, finish carpentry, painting, signage, specialty equipment, etc.
• Contracting modes (e.g. unit prices, lump sum, not-to-exceed, time-and-material, negotiated, etc.), and methods (informal bid, Board approved bids, Job Order Contracting, etc.).
• Tools, materials, methods and practices employed in the operation, maintenance, remodel, and repair of countywide facilities.
• Administrative and clerical procedures and practices.
• Construction project management software.
• Construction safety standards, procedures, best practices and personal protective equipment.
• Current environmental standards and requirements, including but not limited to C3, CalGreen, and LEED® processes.

Skill/Ability to:

• Drive to and from job sites located throughout County; walk construction sites and/or natural terrain; climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and inspect confined spaces.
• Effectively use computer and applications related to construction project management (e.g. MSOffice®, MSProject®, Primavera®, Suretrack©, Expedition®, Prolog®, others).
• Estimate multi discipline, budgetary, and detailed cost for construction labor, materials and equipment.
• Interpret and develop contractual clauses, negotiate scopes and costs on proposals and change orders with consultants and contractors to the County's benefit.
• Formulate and write comprehensive technical reports, specifications, and business correspondence.
• Organize and coordinate the various elements and logistics of a major project, including scheduling and documenting progress meetings with stakeholders.
• Direct and maintain a large number of simultaneous projects countywide.
• Prepare and maintain work schedules, monitor budgets and present progress reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with project's stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Application/Examination

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo employees and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement.

The examination will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the ''Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.


~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Application Screening: TBD

Analyst: Christina Chan (020619) (Construction Project Manager - N001)