Company:
City of Compton, CA
Location: Compton
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary : $149,265.90 - $175,027.20 Annually
Location : Compton, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-25:06
Department: Public Works/Engineering
Opening Date: 07/11/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, directs and administers the activities and operations of the Public Works Engineering Department including oversight of the City's capital improvement program; planning, designing, constructing and maintaining public streets, and City open spaces; traffic engineering; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and performs other related duties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
An incumbent of this class is a department head under the administrative direction of the City Manager, with responsibility for policy development, program planning, fiscal management, administration, and operational direction of the City's Public Works Engineering Department. The incumbent is responsible for accomplishing department objectives and goals within guidelines established by the City Manager, and exercises supervision over subordinate managerial, supervisory, professional, technical, labor and trades and clerical support personnel.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Education and Experience:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field; AND ten (10) years progressively responsible engineering and 5 years public works management experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s) may be filled.
Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination and interview process.
Phase one (1) is an oral examination (weighted 100%) that will be administered by an appraisal panel to evaluate professional qualifications, background and suitability. The oral examination may include graded simulation exercises, writing exercises, and oral presentations. A passing score for the oral exam is 70%. Each candidate will be notified via mail or e-mail.
The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary. Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination.
GENERAL INFORMATION TO EXAMINATION APPLICANTS
This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed every 10 days.
The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.
ELIGIBLE LISTS
Recruitment may be conducted on a (a) promotional basis, (b) open-competitive basis, or (c) promotional and open-competitive basis simultaneously. All candidates who attain an overall score of at least 70.00 (open-competitive) and at least 75.00 (promotional) will be placed in rank order on the relevant eligible list(s).
PLEASE NOTE:
All permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible list and the open-competitive eligible list. All City employees that attain a score of 70.00 on EACH PHASE of the examination but an overall score of less than 75.00 will be placed on the open-competitive eligible list only.
Each eligible list shall remain in effect one (1) year from the date of its establishment unless it is extended, abolished or exhausted. Whenever possible, three (3) names are certified to fill any one (1) vacant position. No candidate may be certified more than three (3) times for any one classified position. When certifying eligible lists to appointing powers, the promotional eligible list takes precedence over the open-competitive eligible list. A department manager's recommendation for employment is subject to the City Manager's approval.
EXAMINATION APPEAL PROCEDURE
A candidate may, within five (5) days after taking the written examination, file in writing with the City Manager an appeal against any part of the test, citing the item or items against which the appeal is directed, and the reason(s) for such appeal. The Personnel Board will consider appeals from the decisions and ratings of qualifications appraisals (interview) boards if such appeals meet the conditions described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Section 6.8).
EXAMINATION RECORDS
All examination papers, including the employment application, resume, and other attachments submitted by candidates are the property of the Personnel Board and are confidential records which may be open to inspection only for purposes and under conditions established by the Personnel Board.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
In all entrance examinations (open-competitive only) for positions in the Classified Service, veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during time(s) of war, and who attain an overall passing score in the examination are allowed additional preferential credit in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations. In order to claim veterans' credit, the applicant must submit proof of service and honorable discharge (showing specific dates of service) on a U.S. Military form (DD-214) at the time of application or not later than the final filing date for the examination.
FRINGE BENEFITS
The City's comprehensive fringe benefits program includes: retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions
The City of Compton offers an excellent benefits program which includes membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS); family-covered insurances: dental, health, vision; life insurance (for employee only); Employee Assistance Program; auto allowance; seven personal leave days; 15 holidays (including birthday); vacation; sick leave; bereavement leave; educational reimbursement; personal development; deferred compensation; 4/10 work week.
Retirement:
Classic CalPERS employees are enrolled in the 2.7% @ 55 formula. Employees hired after January 1, 2013, who are new to CalPERS, or are returning members with a break in service greater than six months, will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 retirement plan and will be required to pay up to 50% (currently 6.5%) of the normal PERS cost.
Sworn Fire Personnel
The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) under a 3.0% @ 50 formula (for Classic members) with a one-year final compensation period (employer pays the employee's 9% share). New CalPERS members, as defined in PEPRA, are under a 2.7% @ 57 retirement formula with a three-year final compensation period (the employee pays 12.25%).
Dental:
The City pays 100% of the full family monthly premium for all dental insurance plans.
Health:
The City pays 100% of the full family monthly premium based at Kaiser's Los Angeles area rates. Employees selecting health plans with higher monthly premiums than Kaiser Los Angeles area will incur out-of-pocket costs.
Vision:
The City pays 100% of the full family premium for vision insurance.
Life:
The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for Chief Executive Employees in the amount of $85,000 and for Executive Employees in the amount of $80,000 life insurance coverage.
State Disability Insurance:
The City shall provide State Disability Insurance (SDI) at no cost to Unit members.
Auto Allowance:
Chief Executive and Executive Employees receive $350.00 monthly auto allowance subject to approval by the City Manager.
Personal Development:
Chief Executive Employees shall receive an annual personal development benefit that may be used for activities that are determined by the City Manager to mutually benefit the employee and the City. Seven (7) Executive Employees per calendar year shall receive an annual personal development benefit on a rotating basis.
Personal Leave Days:
Chief Executive and Executive Employees receive eight (8) personal leave days per calendar year.
Holidays:
Fifteen (15) per fiscal year which include: Independence Day, Labor Day, Admissions Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day (day following), Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day, Employee's Birthday, Cesar Chavez Day
Sick:
Sick leave shall be earned and accumulated on an annual basis of twelve (12) days per year from January 1 through December 31.
Uniform Allowance:
Safety members covered by this agreement receive a uniform allowance of $800.00 per year paid quarterly.
Vacation:
(Chief Executives and Executive Classifications Only)
Employees shall accrue vacation as follows: *Less than 5 years of service - 7.334 per month; 5 to 10 years of service - 10.667 hours per month; 10 to 15 years of service -12.667 hours per month; 15 or more years of service - 15.334 hours per month
Bereavement:
Three working days (or five working days for out of State services); or two (2) shifts for 56 hour personnel per incident for the death of an immediate family member: spouse, father, current father-in-law, mother, current mother-in-law, grandfather, grandmother, son, daughter, brother, sister, step-mother, step-father, step-son and step-daughter).
Educational Reimbursement:
Employees receive up to $2,000 per fiscal year for job-related courses.
01
Required: Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.) in the State of California. Proof of registration must be attached to the application submitted. Have you attached your proof of registration?
02
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field?Have you attached proof of your degree?
03
Required: Do you have at least ten (10) years progressively responsible engineering experience?(Note: Your application must reflect the required experience clearly)
04
Required: Do you have at least five (5) years public works management experience?(Note: Your application must reflect the required experience clearly)
05
Required: Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License?
06
This brings you to the end of your application. Before submitting your application, please make sure you have done the following: 1. Read the entire job description and understand the position you are applying for.2. Read the Minimum Qualifications and clearly state your relevant experience and education on your application; including any licenses and/or certificates if applicable.(Note: resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of a completed application.)3. Attach any proof of education, licenses and/or certificates if applicable.4. Completed all sections of the application and answered all questions thoroughly.
Required Question
Location : Compton, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-25:06
Department: Public Works/Engineering
Opening Date: 07/11/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, directs and administers the activities and operations of the Public Works Engineering Department including oversight of the City's capital improvement program; planning, designing, constructing and maintaining public streets, and City open spaces; traffic engineering; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and performs other related duties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
An incumbent of this class is a department head under the administrative direction of the City Manager, with responsibility for policy development, program planning, fiscal management, administration, and operational direction of the City's Public Works Engineering Department. The incumbent is responsible for accomplishing department objectives and goals within guidelines established by the City Manager, and exercises supervision over subordinate managerial, supervisory, professional, technical, labor and trades and clerical support personnel.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Assumes full management responsibility for all Public Works Engineering Department personnel and activities including planning, designing, constructing and maintaining public streets and parks and City open spaces; utilities including sewer and storm water drains, and emergency repairs; traffic; oversight of the City's capital improvement program, controlling work and activity in City rights-of-way, and maintaining public works records.
- Manages the development and implementation of the Public Works Engineering Department objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area; establishes appropriate service and staffing levels within City policy; allocates resources accordingly.
- Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and directs the implementation of changes.
- Plans, organizes and directs the scheduling of capital improvement projects, including design and inspection of contractors' work to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Coordinates the development and administration of specifications and contracts for capital improvement projects; reviews and approves the analysis of bids, recommends approval and develops procedures to monitor contract compliance.
- Inspects fieldwork, ongoing projects and, contractor's work,
- Oversees the development and implementation of long-range maintenance and preventative maintenance schedules for water transmission and distribution facilities, and infrastructure.
- Represents the Department to other City departments, elected officials and outside agencies; explains and interprets departmental programs, policies and activities; investigates and resolves sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.
- Plans, develops and presents the departmental budget, monitors expenditures; develops and implements long term plans, goals and objectives focused on supporting the City's mission and City Council's objectives.
- Provides leadership and works with supervisors to develop and retain highly competent staff through selection, compensation, training and management practices that support the City's mission and values.
- Prepares, reviews and approves the formal performance evaluation of department staff, and coaches staff for improvement and development; initiates disciplinary action up to and including dismissal as required to correct behavior.
- Provides staff assistance to the City Manager; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; prepares and presents oral and written reports to the City Council, City Manager and other groups.
- Composes, reviews, edits and approves all reports including requests for Council action and weekly or monthly reports of departmental activity.
- Attends various civic events as City representative; participates on a variety of boards and commissions; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of civil engineering and public works.
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field; AND ten (10) years progressively responsible engineering and 5 years public works management experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Must possess or the ability to obtain a valid California Class C Driver's License
- Possession of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.) in the State of California.
The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s) may be filled.
Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination and interview process.
Phase one (1) is an oral examination (weighted 100%) that will be administered by an appraisal panel to evaluate professional qualifications, background and suitability. The oral examination may include graded simulation exercises, writing exercises, and oral presentations. A passing score for the oral exam is 70%. Each candidate will be notified via mail or e-mail.
The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary. Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination.
GENERAL INFORMATION TO EXAMINATION APPLICANTS
This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed every 10 days.
The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.
ELIGIBLE LISTS
Recruitment may be conducted on a (a) promotional basis, (b) open-competitive basis, or (c) promotional and open-competitive basis simultaneously. All candidates who attain an overall score of at least 70.00 (open-competitive) and at least 75.00 (promotional) will be placed in rank order on the relevant eligible list(s).
PLEASE NOTE:
All permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible list and the open-competitive eligible list. All City employees that attain a score of 70.00 on EACH PHASE of the examination but an overall score of less than 75.00 will be placed on the open-competitive eligible list only.
Each eligible list shall remain in effect one (1) year from the date of its establishment unless it is extended, abolished or exhausted. Whenever possible, three (3) names are certified to fill any one (1) vacant position. No candidate may be certified more than three (3) times for any one classified position. When certifying eligible lists to appointing powers, the promotional eligible list takes precedence over the open-competitive eligible list. A department manager's recommendation for employment is subject to the City Manager's approval.
EXAMINATION APPEAL PROCEDURE
A candidate may, within five (5) days after taking the written examination, file in writing with the City Manager an appeal against any part of the test, citing the item or items against which the appeal is directed, and the reason(s) for such appeal. The Personnel Board will consider appeals from the decisions and ratings of qualifications appraisals (interview) boards if such appeals meet the conditions described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Section 6.8).
EXAMINATION RECORDS
All examination papers, including the employment application, resume, and other attachments submitted by candidates are the property of the Personnel Board and are confidential records which may be open to inspection only for purposes and under conditions established by the Personnel Board.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
In all entrance examinations (open-competitive only) for positions in the Classified Service, veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during time(s) of war, and who attain an overall passing score in the examination are allowed additional preferential credit in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations. In order to claim veterans' credit, the applicant must submit proof of service and honorable discharge (showing specific dates of service) on a U.S. Military form (DD-214) at the time of application or not later than the final filing date for the examination.
FRINGE BENEFITS
The City's comprehensive fringe benefits program includes: retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions
The City of Compton offers an excellent benefits program which includes membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS); family-covered insurances: dental, health, vision; life insurance (for employee only); Employee Assistance Program; auto allowance; seven personal leave days; 15 holidays (including birthday); vacation; sick leave; bereavement leave; educational reimbursement; personal development; deferred compensation; 4/10 work week.
Retirement:
Classic CalPERS employees are enrolled in the 2.7% @ 55 formula. Employees hired after January 1, 2013, who are new to CalPERS, or are returning members with a break in service greater than six months, will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 retirement plan and will be required to pay up to 50% (currently 6.5%) of the normal PERS cost.
Sworn Fire Personnel
The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) under a 3.0% @ 50 formula (for Classic members) with a one-year final compensation period (employer pays the employee's 9% share). New CalPERS members, as defined in PEPRA, are under a 2.7% @ 57 retirement formula with a three-year final compensation period (the employee pays 12.25%).
Dental:
The City pays 100% of the full family monthly premium for all dental insurance plans.
Health:
The City pays 100% of the full family monthly premium based at Kaiser's Los Angeles area rates. Employees selecting health plans with higher monthly premiums than Kaiser Los Angeles area will incur out-of-pocket costs.
Vision:
The City pays 100% of the full family premium for vision insurance.
Life:
The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for Chief Executive Employees in the amount of $85,000 and for Executive Employees in the amount of $80,000 life insurance coverage.
State Disability Insurance:
The City shall provide State Disability Insurance (SDI) at no cost to Unit members.
Auto Allowance:
Chief Executive and Executive Employees receive $350.00 monthly auto allowance subject to approval by the City Manager.
Personal Development:
Chief Executive Employees shall receive an annual personal development benefit that may be used for activities that are determined by the City Manager to mutually benefit the employee and the City. Seven (7) Executive Employees per calendar year shall receive an annual personal development benefit on a rotating basis.
Personal Leave Days:
Chief Executive and Executive Employees receive eight (8) personal leave days per calendar year.
Holidays:
Fifteen (15) per fiscal year which include: Independence Day, Labor Day, Admissions Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day (day following), Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day, Employee's Birthday, Cesar Chavez Day
Sick:
Sick leave shall be earned and accumulated on an annual basis of twelve (12) days per year from January 1 through December 31.
Uniform Allowance:
Safety members covered by this agreement receive a uniform allowance of $800.00 per year paid quarterly.
Vacation:
(Chief Executives and Executive Classifications Only)
Employees shall accrue vacation as follows: *Less than 5 years of service - 7.334 per month; 5 to 10 years of service - 10.667 hours per month; 10 to 15 years of service -12.667 hours per month; 15 or more years of service - 15.334 hours per month
Bereavement:
Three working days (or five working days for out of State services); or two (2) shifts for 56 hour personnel per incident for the death of an immediate family member: spouse, father, current father-in-law, mother, current mother-in-law, grandfather, grandmother, son, daughter, brother, sister, step-mother, step-father, step-son and step-daughter).
Educational Reimbursement:
Employees receive up to $2,000 per fiscal year for job-related courses.
01
Required: Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.) in the State of California. Proof of registration must be attached to the application submitted. Have you attached your proof of registration?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field?Have you attached proof of your degree?
- Yes
- No
03
Required: Do you have at least ten (10) years progressively responsible engineering experience?(Note: Your application must reflect the required experience clearly)
- Yes
- No
04
Required: Do you have at least five (5) years public works management experience?(Note: Your application must reflect the required experience clearly)
- Yes
- No
05
Required: Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
06
This brings you to the end of your application. Before submitting your application, please make sure you have done the following: 1. Read the entire job description and understand the position you are applying for.2. Read the Minimum Qualifications and clearly state your relevant experience and education on your application; including any licenses and/or certificates if applicable.(Note: resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of a completed application.)3. Attach any proof of education, licenses and/or certificates if applicable.4. Completed all sections of the application and answered all questions thoroughly.
- I certify that I have read this notice and understand the instructions provided.
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