Project Manager - Engineering

Salary : $77,328.00 - $93,996.00 Annually

Location : Eureka, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 24 / 25.36

Department : Engineering

Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 12 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

Description Summary

The City is currently hiring to fill one (1) full-time vacancy for this position in the Engineering Department.

DEFINITION

Under general direction, provides responsible planning, implementation, and management of assigned Engineering projects and programs such as habitat restorations, building infrastructure, bidding projects and construction and design; ensures required environmental compliance and enhancement of assigned areas through obtaining and monitoring permits and coordinating activities with contractors, regulatory agencies and City staff; performs related administrative support functions; fosters cooperative working relationships among City departments and acts as liaison with various community, public and regulatory agencies; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises general and direct supervision over assigned staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is an advanced journey-level class in the professional administrative support series. Responsibilities include developing and implementing policies and procedures for the following programmatic functions : budget development, financial administration and reporting, expenditure monitoring, grant funds disbursement, purchasing, contract administration, management analysis, project management, automation and program evaluation. Incumbents provide a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial and operational analyses and studies. Supervision of staff or consultants may be required on a project basis. This class is distinguished from other administrative support classifications by its size, complexity and scope of responsibilities, including project management and the oversight of programmatic functions, in addition to administrative responsibilities.

Expectation of Job Duties

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Plans, designs, develops, organizes and oversees multiple highly complex projects and programs, such as property management, housing programs, stormwater programs, police programs, and other environmental, redevelopment and economic development programs and projects; assists in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and administrative control systems; manages program budgets; acts as the liaison between the City and outside agencies and vendors; oversees or participates in committees formed for these programs; receives, reviews and organizes program applications; presents committees' recommendations to the City Council.
• Coordinates, oversees and performs professional-level administrative work in such areas as budget development, financial administration and reporting, grants application development and oversight, purchasing, contract administration, management analysis, project management, public information and program evaluation;
• Leads in the development and implementation of key departmental and City projects related to the goals and functions of the department.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes information from various sources on a variety of specialized topics related to projects and programs administered by the position or by management staff including complex financial, budget, or administrative issues or questions; prepares comprehensive technical records and reports to present and interpret data, identifies alternatives, and makes and justifies recommendations.
• Conducts a variety of analytical and operational studies, research, and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal, personnel, public policy, and operational problems or issues regarding departmental and programmatic activities; evaluates alternatives, makes recommendations and assists with the implementation of procedural, administrative and / or operational changes after approval; monitors legislation and analyzes proposed legislation.
• Serves as a liaison with employees, public, and private organizations, community groups and other organizations; provides information and assistance to the public regarding the assigned projects and programs and services; receives and responds to complaints, violations, and questions relating to assigned area of responsibility; reviews problems and recommends corrective actions.
• May assist in the development and reporting of alternate funding sources and ensures that Federal, State, City and funding agency and City accounting and reporting requirements and applicable laws, requirements, regulations and professional accounting practices are met.
• Prepares and submits City Manager and City Council agenda reports and various other commission, committee and staff reports, resolutions, ordinances and correspondence regarding assigned activities.
• Confers with other management staff regarding provision of administrative and support services, including contracts, agreements and grant reporting.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of requests for proposals and bids and administers consultant contracts.
• Maintains accurate records, databases, and files; develops storage of records and retention schedules.
• Assists with and coordinates and organizes special events; provides public relations, outreach and education programs to the community.
• Communicates orally, in writing or through graphic representations and statistical summaries with colleagues, managers, employees, the public, organized employee groups and representatives of various organizations.
• May participate in the selecting, training, motivating and evaluating of assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
• May direct the work activities of assigned clerical and technical personnel; prioritize and coordinate work assignments; review work for accuracy; recommend improvements in workflow, procedures and use of equipment and forms.
• May be responsible for development and supervision of capital improvement projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Requirements

Education and Experience :

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

License :

No other information will be accepted and resumes, cover letters or additional materials WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects necessary to perform job functions.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and / or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

W ORKING CONDITIONS

May be required to work on evenings, weekends and holidays.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

All applications received are screened to determine which applicants most closely match the desired education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the position. Applicants will receive email notification of the results of the screening process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not necessarily guaranteed advancement to the examination process, as only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate. The most qualified applicants will be invited to an in-person oral board examination tentatively to be held in late March. The Department Head (and / or designee(s)) will interview the top six (6) candidates from the examination process. The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, and grant positions. The City reserves the right to extend the final filing date as necessary.

Important Note : Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications / requirements listed above. Applications that do not appear to meet the minimum qualifications will not move forward in the recruitment process.

City of Eureka's Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging

We envision an inclusive community where everyone's fundamental needs are met, where our employees respect and celebrate all walks of life, where everyone can grow and thrive, as we work with integrity for the good of Eureka. Our mission is to meet the needs of Eureka residents, businesses and visitors by providing services and making decisions that are socially, fiscally and environmentally responsible, creating a workplace that values growth, inclusion and empathy for

all.

Disaster Service Worker

All City of Eureka employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin

may be modified or revoked. The City of Eureka is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis

of handicap status in the admission, access to, treatment, or employment for its programs, or activities, whether funded by

the City or by grants. Women, persons with disabilities, and minorities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with the

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate people with special physical or mental requirements. If you have special needs, please call (707) 441-4124 prior to the examination date. When indicating you have a special need, one of the following definitions will apply to you. A disabled person is anyone who : (1) has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities : i.e., walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, working or learning; or (2) has a record of such impairment; or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment.

Retirement - CalPERS

CalPERS Classic Members (2.7 @ 55) - The current 8% employee contribution is paid by the employee.

New CalPERS members or previous CalPERS members with a break in service of 6 calendar months or greater (2% @ 62) - The current 7.75% employee contribution is paid by the employee. The employee contribution will change each fiscal year to be at least 50% of the normal cost rate as determined by PERS.

NOTE : Earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security. When you retire you may receive a pension based on earnings from this job. If you do, your pension may affect the amount of Social Security benefits you may receive. For more information go to

Medical

The City's workers' compensation coverage is self-funded. Medical coverage for employees and eligible dependents is provided through REMIF (Blue Cross Plan). REMIF offers a regular plan and, if eligible, a high deductible health plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). HSA plans allow employees to accrue funds from year to year in an HSA account that can be used to pay health insurance costs both now and after retirement. The annual deductibles for this plan are $1,500 for Employee Only, and $3,000 for Employees with Dependent(s). The City will contribute the full applicable deductible to your HSA account each year. You can withdraw funds from this account to pay eligible health insurance costs, and / or you can accumulate funds in the account for future use. The HSA account funds belong to employees, and will remain yours after you leave City service. The City pays 80% of the health insurance premium; the remaining 20% is paid by the employee. Dental and Vision coverage is paid by the City. Note : There are specific requirements for continuing health insurance as a retiree.

Vacation

Vacation is accumulated at 1 day per month upon employment and increases with time in service. The maximum accrual is 44 days. Vacation buyback is available in increments of 40 hours at a time.

Sick Leave

Sick Leave is accrued at 1 day per month with no limit. A total of nine days of Family Sick Leave are allowed per fiscal year. Three of these days are deducted from a Family Sick Leave bank and six days are deducted from employee's accrued sick leave. An employee may be allowed Family Death Leave up to 3 days per incident. This is not accruable.

Executive Leave

Mid-Management, Management and Department Head employees receive Executive Leave (in lieu of overtime) on July 1st of each fiscal year.

Mid-Management and Management employees receive 6 days and Department Heads shall be credited with 9 days

Holidays

The City pays for 12 fixed holidays per year, in addition to 3 floating holidays.

Life Insurance

The City pays the premium on a $10,000 life insurance policy for Mid-Management and Management employees, and a $20,000 policy for Department Head positions. The City also pays the premium on a $1,000 policy for eligible dependent coverage.

Other Benefits

Other benefits include optional participation in deferred compensation plans, City-paid membership in an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for the employee and eligible dependents, free membership at the Adorni Recreation Center for employee, spouse and dependent children, an educational reimbursement program, free enrollment at Little Saplings Preschool for children of City employees, 50% off fees for after school programs for children of City employees and free Sequoia Park Zoo membership for the entire family.

Note : Although benefits have been reported as accurately as possible, there has been no warranty of complete benefit summary intended. All information provided is subject to the actual terms of the legal documents that control benefit programs.

Describe in detail the most important project or program you were personally responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and managing.

Describe your experience with CEQA and NEPA environmental documents as well as regulatory permits issued from agencies such as California Coastal Commission, US Army Corps of Engineers, California Fish and Wildlife Service, State Regional Water Quality Control Board, etc.

Describe your experience and accomplishments in working with various groups (i.e., the public, regulatory agencies, the business community, consultants, etc.). Include any experience in conducting public outreach programs.

Describe your supervisory experience and approach. Include the number and type of positions you supervised, your overall supervision responsibilities, and why you have adopted your current supervisory style.

Describe your experience in construction management. Including any experience in project bidding, contractor selection, managing construction schedules and working days, negotiating change orders and successful projects constructed.

Required Question

Salary : $77,328 - $93,996