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Position Information
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Bring your experience in project management,
design, and construction, to the
Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI)
team. Starting salary up to $59.51/hour ($124,204.51/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*
What We Offer Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:
- Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
- Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
- Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
- Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000/1,250 and ongoing education/training opportunities
- County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
- Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
- Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
- Incentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation - 1.9% of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee contribution
- Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
- Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
Join Our Team
Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI)
leads the way to a safe and sustainable community by planning, building, managing, and maintaining Sonoma County's investment in quality services and infrastructure. SPI operates and maintains various facilities across the County, many of which were constructed during the 1950s and 60s and require consistent upkeep and care. The locations include the Airport Complex, County Administration Center, Chanate and Los Guilicos Campuses, Main Adult Detention Facility, and four Veterans' Memorial Buildings.
Project Specialists work closely under the supervision of a Capital Projects Manager on construction projects related to County facilities use and development. This position works mostly indoors and on occassion must come to the project site for site investigations. This posoition is responsible for programming, planning, designing, or managing design by consultants; administering construction contracts; and is responsible for related specialized programs. The Project Specialist ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet the program objectives. Other duties of the position include:
- Developing project scopes, budgets, and schedules
- Writing Board items, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs)
- Designing and preparing plans and specifications that meet project requirements and comply with County standards
- Coordinating projects with end users, vendors, and consultants
- Collaborating with other team members on projects and providing regular status reports
The ideal Project Specialist candidate will possess many of the following:
- Significant professional project management experience in commercial, institutional, or industrial design and/or construction
- Building condition assessment experience
- Experience or training in construction management, project management, and/or space planning
- Experience in State and Federal laws, codes, and regulatory compliance
- The ability to develop a project's scope of work and work within budget and schedule parameters
- Record and document management skills and expertise
- Proficiency in the use of project management computer software programs such as Microsoft Project and construction software such as Bluebeam and Revit
- Time management skills and the ability to function with considerable independence
- Excellent written and communication skills
Additionally, this position is required to have access to Sheriff's Office and/or Probation Department facilities and/or view data or work with information systems for these departments. This requires that a more extensive "Security Clearance" be performed after hire. Successful completion of the probationary period will be contingent upon passing the security clearance, which includes a Live Scan fingerprint-based check of the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) criminal records. If you are offered a position that requires a security clearance, the job offer letter will clearly specify this as a condition of the probationary period.
Bring Your Commitment to Public Service to the County of Sonoma
The County of Sonoma is the place to live, grow, and build your career legacy. When you join the County of Sonoma, you'll have the freedom to explore the beauty of our county - its picturesque coastline, majestic redwoods, historic towns, fine dining, award-winning wineries, and a wide variety of entertainment and cultural activities. For additional information about the beauty of our community and the valuable services and support that the County provides our communities, please visit
sonomacounty.ca.gov and sonomacountyconnections.org. *Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes) and our Employee Benefits Directory. This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Project Specialist in the Department of Public Infrastructure. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title for this job classification is Project Specialist.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Experience: Any combination of paid experience that would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and ability stated herein. Normally, three years of increasingly responsible project management experience in commercial, institutional, or industrial design and construction projects; or two years of experience equivalent to the level of an Assistant Project Specialist with the County.
Education: Any combination of educational course work and training, including on-the-job training that would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities stated herein.
Required Qualification: Possession of a specialized certification as required for work assignment. Environmental Protection Agency approved accreditation as an asbestos inspector and management planner for work assignment related to hazardous material.
Desirable Qualifications: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Architect or Engineer issued by the State of California, or possession of specialized certification in a specialty area or areas such as construction or project management. Graduation from an accredited school of engineering, architecture, or construction management is also desirable.
Desirable Experience: Operation and use of computer aided design and drafting (CADD) application programs and project management experience with Sonoma County. Experience in business administration, business writing and accounting is also desirable.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements may be required, depending upon assignment, by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position. The position advertised on this announcement does not require possession of a valid California Driver's License.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Knowledge of: the modern principles related to building and facility design, construction, and long term maintenance; laws ordinances and codes related to design and construction; laws, ordinances, codes, principles, and techniques relative to hazardous materials management programs and other such specialized facility maintenance programs where so assigned; construction methods and materials and their application to design; project management techniques relating to construction projects; public contract code and other laws relative to public sector construction; and contract administration.
Ability to: read and correctly interpret complex plans and specifications; work productively and cooperatively with people in groups and individually; manage projects involving the work of engineers, architects, contractors and others engaged in the programming, planning, and construction of projects; implement and perform duties and responsibilities relative to specialized programs where so assigned; communicate both orally and in writing at a level commensurate with successful job performance; use computers and programs including word processing, spreadsheets, and project management applications; develop and prepare construction and contract documents; manage several projects concurrently; make mathematical calculations; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; and write concise specifications.
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Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
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- Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
- You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
- You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
- Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma
to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Responses to supplemental questions will or may be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An
Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination
(weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.
Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule
to determine the requirements for this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org
. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
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County of Sonoma
$102,185.40 - $124,204.51 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Feb 28, 2025