Assistant Public Works Director



Job Details

Assistant Public Works Director
Employer

Merced County

Salary

$120,244.80 - $146,348.80 Annually

Location

Merced County Department of Public Works 715 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Merced, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

1800898

Department

DPW - Administration

Opening Date

03/12/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Examples of Duties

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

  • Assists the Public Works Director in the overall planning, assigning and directing of the County Public Works Department Divisions.
  • Formulates long range forecasts of public works requirements and develops appropriate plans.
  • Assists in reviewing and processing all vacating of roads and road name changes.
  • Supervises the activities of various divisions by giving directions, interpreting policies and procedures, reviewing and evaluating the work of subordinates, and establishing priorities.
  • Assists in directing the internal administration of department activities and develops appropriate policies and procedures.
  • Directs a system of internal fiscal accounting, reporting and control; reviews construction projects design, construction, and land acquisition, and other related documents.
  • May represent the Public Works Department with other County departments, other agencies, and at public meetings, hearings and related functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:
Six (6) years of increasingly responsible public works, construction or development related experience, including at least four (4) years of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in a public works or similar organization.

Education:
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in civil engineering, public administration, business administration or related field.

License:
Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License.

ALLOWANCES
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE


$100 per month expense allowance.

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES

MANAGEMENT LEAVE

96 hours per Fiscal Year (prorated for the time remaining in the fiscal year).

VACATION
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).

SICK LEAVE
.0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Three (3) regularly scheduled work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way.

INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE

County paid health plan with maximum contributions; 100% for employee up to maximum of $420, 50% of dependent up to maximum of $100 for child/$220 for spouse biweekly. There are multiple health plans to choose from. County paid dental and vision plans, 100% for employee, with 50% of dependent premiums paid by the County.

DISABILITY INSURANCE

Management Disability Plan includes a comprehensive Short/Long Term Disability plan paid for by the County.

LIFE INSURANCE
$80,000 County-paid Management Life Insurance coverage. $5,000 County-paid Life Insurance coverage (Accidental Death and Dismemberment included). Voluntary Term Life and Universal Life Insurance available - premium paid by employee.

RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION


The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.

EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.

MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

 
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.  The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)


MHN EAP services provides up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and Work-life Resource services.

For more information log on to members.mhn.com.


EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS

The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.

THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.


For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682 or go to Merced County Benefits Summary

Employer
Merced County
Address
2222 M Street

Merced, California, 95340
Phone
(209) 385-7682
(209) 385-7682

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