What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Development Coordinator, Special Districts position at City of Santa Clarita, CA?
Salary : $45.54 - $55.36 Hourly
Location : Santa Clarita, CA
Job Type : Regular Full-time
Job Number : 2024-11
Department : Administrative Services
Division : Special Districts Admin
Opening Date : 11 / 05 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Description / Duties & Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Special Districts Manager, this position will be responsible for providing landscape, tree, and streetlight conditions of approval for new development projects; supporting internal capital projects; directing special assignments specific to the City's landscaping and urban forestry operation; managing contractual resources; interacting with residents and homeowners' associations; and serving as the representative for Special Districts in various operational and technical capacities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Serves as the Special District's Development Review Committee representative for the landscape maintenance, urban forest and streetlight operations
- Reviews and approves landscaping and lighting plans for new development projects and performs field inspections
- Provides oversight, direction, and conditions for the landscaping and lighting components of internal projects, including annual reforestation, sidewalk rehabilitation, overlay program, and circulation improvement
- Oversees project budgets, monitors expenditures, develops project budget forecasts; analyzes and tracks financial reports for operating and capital budgets
- Maintains accurate records, files, and plans for the City's landscaping and irrigation systems
- Evaluates and recommends ways to increase service levels and efficiencies through the use of internal and contractual resources and technological platforms
- Procures services and materials in collaboration with Purchasing staff; prepares bid packages, specifications, and requests for proposals; negotiates and administers contracts
- Responds to and resolves difficult customer service inquiries and complaints; responds to emergencies in the field as needed
- Makes presentations to the Planning Commission and City Council on topics pertaining to Special Districts; attends HOA meetings as necessary;
- Establishes positive working relationships with residents, homeowners, City contractors, representatives from community organizations, state and local agencies, City staff, and the public
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Knowledge and Abilities
Additional Information
This position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will be on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following : written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and / or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and / or via video conferencing. Applicants that meet minimum qualifications and are selected for interviews will be required to disclose information regarding criminal convictions. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application / selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance.
All offers of regular employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States, successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical, which may include a drug screen and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees. All new employees are required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment. Only degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation will be accepted.
As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code §§ 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.
Compensation includes enrollment in California Public Employees' Retirement System as a replacement for Social Security plus a competitive benefits package. All appointments are made at step 1 of the salary range unless otherwise authorized by the City Manager.
The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City of Santa Clarita offers CalPERS Retirement contributions as a replacement for Social Security plus a competitive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in landscape design / architecture, horticulture or a related field?
Do you have at least three years of progressively responsible experience in landscape maintenance, urban forestry or a related field? If so, please describe.
Do you have experience with providing conditions of approval? If so, please describe.
Do you have experience reading and / or reviewing architectural or lighting plans? If so, please describe.
What interests you most about this position?
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Salary : $46 - $55
