Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside's Transportation Land Management Agency (TLMA) has an opportunity for an Agency Program Administrator who will be assigned to the Administration Division located in Palm Desert. THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ABILITY TO SPEAK SPANISH.

The incumbent in this position will provide direct assistance to members of the public on permitting-related activities and act as a liaison while working with various departments such as: Transportation, Fire, Environmental Health and other organizations. The candidate selected will also be tasked with long term project organization, agency wide case tracking, ensures the collection, recording and tracking of all applicable procurement and development mitigation fees and ensures the assigned program or special project meets legal requirements and the goals of the agency. Additionally, the incumbent will help develop policies, procedures program specifications, strategic plans, system designs and reports related to an assigned area.

The Agency requires candidates to have experience with land use entitlement processes, issuing permits related to transportation and land management and have a n understanding of the practices of public development process and services provided within TLMA and their associated offices, staff, Executive Office, Department Directors and the general public.

The most competitive candidate will be required to take a Spanish Level 3 assessment exam prior to interviewing, if they have not already done so. Additionally, competitive candidates will have experience with the following: p reparing cost analysis with Federal, State, and local agencies; analyzing funding option and recommending alternative methods of financing for program implementation; consulting on construction and service contracts; preparing and administering program budgets; and has handled difficult public relations problems related to TLMA activities.

Meet the Team!
The County of Riverside Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for six county departments. They are the Planning Department, Building & Safety Department, Transportation Department, Code Enforcement Department, Environmental Programs Department and the Administrative Services Department.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan, organize and direct TLMA programs, services, and/or long-term projects; function in a liaison/advocate capacity working closely with the offices of the Board of Supervisors, members of the community, private industry, other government agencies, and County departments to bring complex matters to conclusion.

• Participate in County and local events and provide assistance to communities by offering focused solutions or alternatives; coordinate with TLMA staff and other development-related departments and liaise items through to completion; develop and maintain close working relationships with staff involved in the development process so as to ensure a comprehensive and collaborative approach to compliance.

• Prepare project or program summaries and presentations for elected officials, County executives, and members of the public; attend public hearings and meetings, seminars, and workshops.

• Provide technical advisement to staff, or members of the public on the interpretation of TLMA directives, policies, and procedures; review, evaluate, and recommend ways to improve to TLMA systems, programs, policies, and procedures.

• May supervise, review, and evaluate the work of clerical/technical, para-professional, and professional staff depending on assignment; evaluate work performed by Agency staff to ensure that it meets County ordinance or other legal requirements; oversee coordination with cities, agencies, and the public on various technical or legal aspects of development-related programs and services.

• Ensure the assigned program(s) and/or special project(s) meet legal requirements and the goals of the Agency, and are accomplished in a timely and efficient manner; review and analyze legislative bills for effect on the operations and costs to the program or project, and recommend Agency position on passage; may draft legislative proposals and amendments.

• Develop policies, procedures, program specifications, strategic plans, system designs, and reports within area of responsibility; depending on assignment, ensure the collection, recording, and tracking of all applicable procurement and development mitigation fees.

• Prepare cost analyses or other documentation needed for federal, state, and local governmental organizations;analyze funding options and recommend alternative methods of financing for program implementation; prepare and administer program or project budgets, and provide assistance in the development/oversight of regional office budgets as needed.

• Prepare and administer consultant, construction, and service contracts within areas of responsibility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, planning, environmental sciences, engineering or a related field to the assignment.

Experience: Four years of para-professional or professional experience functioning in an administrative, supervisory, or management capacity within a Public Works department or organization, with responsibility for analyzing and making recommendations for Agency projects, programs, services, or issues; or in organizing and supervising the work of clerical/technical, para-professional, or professional staff. (Completion of a graduate degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to one year of the required experience.)

Knowledge of: The principles and practices of public and business administration and organizational analysis; the functions, programs, and services provided within the TLMA; functions and operations of governmental agencies and community organizations related to services provided within TLMA; principles and practices of building inspection, regional planning, plan review, permit issuance, and land use enforcement; laws, regulations, ordinances, and codes affecting building construction, zoning, regional planning, ordinance enforcement, and land use; governmental budgeting and financial best-practices; governmental legislation process; principles of supervision and staff utilization; modern office practices, forms, and equipment.

Ability to: Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate public work programs, projects, and studies; reach practical and logical conclusions and develop/implement solutions; coordinate project activities with management, elected officials and representatives of other agencies and departments; supervise the work activities of multi-disciplinary teams; direct a variety of systems, programs, organization, and financial analyses; analyze, interpret and explain detailed information such as the provisions of state statutes, local ordinances, contracts, and permits; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; write concise and accurate reports and correspondence; speak effectively; represent the Agency at events and meetings.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Veterans' Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) 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. See the policy here (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) .

What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Applicants who are currently County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Department/Agency may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.

For specific questions regarding this position, contact the Ebelyn Skinner at eskinner@rivco.org.

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.

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. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.

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.

401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.

ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108>108 or more months = 12.00 Hours

Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.

ANNUAL LEAVE for Unrepresented Management Attorneys: Effective July 12, 2012, the specific affected Unrepresented Management Attorney classifications as stated in Article 22 of the Management Resolution will receive an additional 4 hours per pay period to their Annual Leave accrual. This additional leave accrual will expire at the end of the last pay period in June 2014. In addition, the maximum accrual for Annual Leave (or vacation) will be raised by 200 hours for eligible employees only. Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.

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

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