Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) seeks to fill two Temporary Facility Project Manager I positions to support the Parks Department in the Regional Park and Open-Space District. These are full time temporary positions located in Jurupa.

Under close supervision, performs the less complex office and field professional architectural or construction engineering work in connection with County facility construction, alteration and repair projects and architectural-engineering studies, including space management and facilities or furnishings planning and implementation; and performs other related duties as required.

Spanish Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Schedule:5/40 (Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm)
Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is a nationally accredited agency who strives to be the regional leader in improving lives through people, parks, places, and programs. Their mission is to acquire, protect, develop, manage, and interpret for the inspiration, use, and enjoyment of all people, a well-balanced system of areas of outstanding scenic, recreational, and historic importance.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Assist in coordinating the development of project concepts and requirements with County department officials to ensure project design is compatible with needs; assist in preparation of project concept proposals and cost estimates.

• Assist in managing and coordinating the scope, schedule, budget and quality of projects from planning, land acquisition, design, and environmental analysis to construction.

• Assist in the preparation of Requests for Proposals and in the selection of architect-engineering (A-E) firms for designs and/or studies; assist in the review and analysis of A-E firm design/study submittals for compliance with County and engineering standards and for appropriate design applications.

• Assist in preparation of recommendations relative to complex A-E firm design and material submittals; assist in monitoring construction management and inspection efforts of A-E firms.

• Assist in preparing and/or copying construction design documents, including specifications and drawings for building projects; conduct research and feasibility studies; prepare correspondence and reports as needed.

• Communicate County needs and desires to A-E and construction firms; review and analyze A-E firm design/study submittals for compliance with County and engineering standards and for appropriate design applications.

• Assist in preparing recommendations relative to A-E firm design and material submittals; monitor construction management and inspection efforts of A-E firms.

• Prepare and/or copy construction design documents, including specifications and drawings for building projects; conduct research and feasibility studies.

• Prepare correspondence and reports as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction or business management, business administration, or a closely related field to the assignment.

(Additional qualifying experience in assisting in the development of project schedules, updating schedules throughout the design process, tracking construction budgets, managing requests for information (RFI's), and coordinating design submittals may substitute for the required education on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full time experience.)

OPTION IICertificate: Possession of a Project Management Certificate.

Experience: Three years of assisting in the development of project schedules, updating schedules throughout the design process, assisting in tracking construction budgets, managing RFI's, and coordinating design submittals. Incumbents must gain possession of a Project Management Certificate within twelve (12) months of date of hire. (Additional qualifying education in engineering, architecture, construction or business management, or a closely related field may substitute for the required experience on the basis of one year of experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education.)

ALL OPTIONSKnowledge of: The principles of architectural design and facility construction; structural, electrical and mechanical engineering construction; materials used in facilities construction; Uniform Building Codes, local, state, and federal building construction regulations, and other pertinent safety or construction requirements.

Ability to: Plan and design less complex facility construction projects; understand, interpret and apply codes, regulations and specifications; perform calculations used in construction design and cost estimating; communicate effectively in oral and written form; establish and maintain effective working relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, and various public officials.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABLITIES:
Ability to work on sites with different terrains, drive distances to parks sites, walk/hike trails to identify deficiencies.

PHYSICAL EXPOSURES:
animals (raccoons, rabbits, squirrels, skunks and animal smells) insects, lizards. (occasionally)

MUST HAVE VALID CALIFORNIA CLASS C DRIVER'S LICENSE

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

For questions regarding this recruitment contact Jesus Berrelleza at jberrelleza@rivco.org .

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

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  Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.


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  Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.


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  Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
  

A new member is defined as any of the following:

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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