The Job
This recruitment is only open to current County of San Bernardino, Fire Department, or Special District employees who hold a regular, intern, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, or Work Experience Program (WEX) position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to 6 months from the end of their assignment.
San Bernardino County Department of Public Works - Special Districts is seeking a seasoned and professional
Division Manager of Project Management with responsibility for overseeing, through subordinate supervisors, the administration and management of the Division.
The Project Management Division plays a pivotal role in supporting the Operations Division, Water and Sanitation Division, and various external San Bernardino County Departments by ensuring that new constructions, remodels, and infrastructure upgrades are executed efficiently, timely, and cost-effectively.
In addition to managing supervisors and employees, establishing and implementing policies, goals, and objectives, responsibilities of the Division Manager of Project Manager include, but are not limited to, budget planning, monitoring expenditures, long range planning for community projects, development services, and soliciting and reviewing bids for final project designs, contributing to the overall mission of delivering exceptional service to the community of San Bernardino County.
The successful candidate will be result-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with the ability to inspire and motivate others towards common goals. The Division Manager plays a central role in shaping the success and growth of the Project Management Division and experience in developing talent, providing mentorship, and implementing strategies to enhance team performance will be essential attributes.
*Official Title: Division Manager, Project Management
For more details, refer to the Division Manager, Project Management job description.
This position is Unclassified and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Driver License and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Pre-Employment Process: Successful background check and medical exam is required prior to assignment.
Health and Physical Condition: Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the Department of Public Works - Special Districts.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
EDUCATION: A completed Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Project or Construction Management, Inspection, or Civil Engineering.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of increasing responsibility for construction project management from conception to completion, preferably with a public agency.
Experience should include:
- Developing and updating project schedules, tracking project budgets, managing Requests for Information, and coordination of design and construction submittals for medium to large projects for local, state and federal government business sites.
- Responsibility for program administration, budget analysis, and intergovernmental coordination.
- In-depth knowledge of public contract code, processes development, and capital and development projects in the public or private sector.
- A minimum of one (1) year in a supervisory position.
Selection Process
There will be a
competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire You are encouraged to include detail descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will advance in the process.
Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the
Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click
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Exempt Unit-Group CThe County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click here .
A summary of benefits is provided below. Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
Closing Date/Time: 5/3/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
