Salary : $59,976.00 – $84,396.00 Annually
Location : Redding, CA
Job Type: Full-Time (Status 3)
Job Number: 226E 550 062023
Department: Public Works
Division: 550 Solid Waste Administration
Opening Date: 06/28/2023
Closing Date: 7/16/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: RIEO
Description
The City of Redding is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Project Coordinator in the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department. The Assistant Project Coordinator-Technical position performs a wide variety of professional work to plan, organize, coordinate and implement City programs, projects, and activities of a technical nature or from a technical point of view.
The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, use sound judgment, and possess exemplary writing and analytical skills as well as organize, coordinate and participate in solid waste recycling programs designed to increase diversion of solid waste.
The City of Redding provides an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance, paid time off and a Cal PERS retirement program along with a great work environment. This position will receive a 5% increase July 2023 and an additional 5% July 2024.
We are looking for someone to
- Coordinate and monitor City of Redding programs, projects, and activities.
- Research and analyze routine administrative and operational issues and problems.
- Prepare staff reports for the Redding City Council and other applicable agencies.
- Monitor and analyze proposed legislation.
- Assist departments and divisions with project planning and resource allocation issues as appropriate.
- Assist with cash flow projections, and debt management strategies.
- Develop and evaluate routine requests for proposals (RFPs).
- Prepare, negotiate, oversee, and monitor contracts and agreements.
- Assist the department director and other members of the City’s senior management team developing long-range plans and strategies on nominally difficult and complex assignments, and other complex special projects and programs as appropriate.
- Occasionally serve as a liaison to committees, boards, other governmental agencies, and related groups.
- Oversee and monitor Federal and State grant programs, if applicable.
- Prepare and present periodic program and project status reports and updated work plans.
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Qualifications we’re looking for
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of project management, public or business administration
- Basic understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- City ordinances, regulations, and requirements
- Budget preparation and administration
- Research and analytical techniques
- Basic understanding of federal and state grant programs
- Contract administration techniques
- Report writing procedures and techniques
Ability to:
- Work effectively under pressure and time constraints
- Work effectively with internal stakeholders third party companies, outside organizations and other community stakeholders
- Achieve high quality results
- Implement and oversee programs and projects
- Collect, organize, and analyze data
- Make public presentations
Education, Experience and Special Requirements:
- Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
- Typical education would include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, university, or equivalent with major course work in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Urban Planning, Information Technology or a related field. A Project Management certificate is desirable, but not required.
- Typical experience would include one year of relevant professional experience in project management or a related field.
- Possession of the appropriate California driver’s license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.
What to expect from the Application and Exam Process
You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder.
Examination Process: An oral board examination will be administered. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon the following:
- Positive past employment references.
- Review of driver history record.
- Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older).
- Passing a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test.
Veterans Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating “Honorable Discharge” from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.
The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
NOTE: This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.
To view the Redding Independent Employees Organization – Supervisory/Confidential Employees’ Unit MOU, click here.
To view the Redding Independent Employees Organization – Clerical, Technical and Professional Employees’ Unit MOU, click here.
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.
Holidays:
An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.
Vacation:
Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation/paid time off benefits.
Sick Leave:
Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU.
Health Insurance:
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.
Retirement:
Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System.
Administrative Leave:
Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
Available for interested employees.
Union Dues: Some job classifications are represented by collective bargaining units, the employees of which may choose to join and pay union dues.
Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program:
Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment.
SDI:
All Redding Independent Employees Organization, IBEW – Maintenance and IBEW – Electric represented employees participate at their own expense. To view the current year’s taxable wage limit, click
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.