Program Manager - Capital Projects - Ventura County Transportation Commission - Ventura, CA - EXPIRED

Posted on: 01-24-2016 in Ventura, CA

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Job Information:

Company: Ventura County Transportation Commission

Position:        Program Manager – Capital Projects

Salary:           $70,132 - $104,069, depending on qualifications

Location:        Ventura County Transportation Commission, Ventura, CA

 Hours:           Full-Time position

Apply By:        5:00pm PST on Friday, February 19, 2016

Position

Ventura County Transportation Commission seeks a Program Manager – Capital Projects, to plan and manage Capital Improvement engineering functions. Incumbent plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages roadway and highway improvement projects; manages the design and construction of Agency projects; performs a variety of transportation-related engineering tasks, which may include supervision of professional staff and engineering consultants, coordination with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans); and does related work as required.  This position exercises independent judgment and discretion in formulating, managing, and controlling engineering and project management functions and in strategic planning. 

Typical and Important Duties:

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

• Plans, prioritizes, directs, and supervises the work of staff, project teams or consultants engaged in a variety of roadway/highway construction projects from early planning stages through final construction and acceptance; performs administrative work in the preparation and control of project budgets and funding recommendations; administers project development contracts including approving contractor and consultant pay requests;
• Conducts consultant selection processes, bid process for engineering services, environmental studies and related work;
• Coordinates activities with the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and other regulatory agencies;
• Monitors and tracks financial aspects of roadway/highway construction projects, including administration of state and federal grants; prepares reports and makes recommendations to agency management; assists in the acquisition of land, easements, and rights of way; meets with California Department of transportation (Caltrans), contractors, consultants, groups and citizens; recommends and assists management in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures; establishes schedules and methods for completing assignments; identifies resource needs and reviews needs with management staff; allocates resources accordingly;
• Oversees federal and/or State environmental requirements (NEPA/CEQA);
• Provides responsible technical and administrative support for transportation-related engineering issues.
• Monitors, prepares, maintains, and submits, as appropriate, a variety of forms, claims, and reports to local, state, and federal agencies.
• Represents the Agency in meetings with other governmental agencies; makes presentations before commissions, boards, professional organizations, business organizations, community organizations, and the general public.
• Prepares comprehensive reports, correspondence and presentations.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate:

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience: Five years of progressively more responsible professional-level transportation-related engineering experience, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.

Training: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in civil engineering, business administration, public administration, social services, political science, public policy, environmental studies, transportation or urban planning, or a related field. Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is required.

Knowledge of:

• Standard design and construction standards and practices for highway, rail, and building projects.
• Standard construction specifications for public works projects.
• Civil engineering design practices.
• Public works construction practices.
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including the public contract code and application of the California Public Utilities Commission regulations.
• Federal and State environmental regulations, NEPA/CEQA.
• Report preparation and record keeping techniques.
• Governmental procurement and contracts management requirements.
• Modern administrative and management principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence.
• Accounting principles and practices.
• Budget preparation and management.
• Organization and function of local, state, and federal public agencies as they relate to transportation issues.
• Meeting noticing and agenda setting requirements for public meetings.
• Financial, analytical, statistical, and mathematical methods and procedures.
• Records management principles and practices.
• Public record acts and Roberts Rules of Order for legislative bodies.

Ability To:

• Manage large and complex engineering projects.
• Plan, organize, and supervise the work of staff and consultants.
• Ensure project compliance with appropriate federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations.
• Analyze difficult problems, develop a positive course of action, and follow through on its implementation.
• Demonstrate sound professional judgment, reason logically, and think creatively.
• Communicate effectively in writing, orally, and with others to assimilate, understand, and convey information, in a manner consistent with job functions.
• Prepare detailed reports, plans, and specifications, policies, procedures, correspondence, and complete reliable studies and research as needed.
• Make effective public presentations.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Represent the Agency effectively in contacts with elected and other officials, representatives of other agencies, and the public, occasionally in situations where relations may be difficult or strained.
• Organize own work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Work in a safe manner modeling correct Agency safety practices and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Use initiative, discretion, and sound independent judgment within policy and procedural guidelines.

Skill In:

• Using a personal computer and associated applications, such as transportation-related and engineering applications.

Licenses and Certificates:

All licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of employment.

• A valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• A valid appropriate California driver’s license may be required.
• Maintain a satisfactory driving record.

How to Apply

To apply for this excellent opportunity, candidates must apply online and submit a cover letter and resume through CalOpps by 5:00pm PST on Friday, February 19, 2016. Candidates can access the CalOpps online applicaton at https://www.calopps.org/profile_agency.cfm?id=74. There will be an opportunity to cut and paste, or attach your resume and cover letter during the application process. For more information about VCTC, visit http://www.goventura.org/.

Only those candidates that submit a VCTC application, cover letter, and resume will be reviewed. Cover letters should address experience and qualifications, your career goals, as well as your specific interest in the transit field and this specific position. After the final filing date, applications, cover letters and resumes will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview.

About VCTC

The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) is a regional transportation planning agency committed to keeping Ventura County moving! If you drive, take transit, bike or walk in Ventura County, chances are, the VCTC has helped you do it. By working in close partnership with each of the cities and the County, the VCTC is ever mindful of maintaining the character of Ventura County while prioritizing transportation investments.