Construction Management Administrator
Apply NowCompany: Western Municipal Water District
Location: Riverside, CA 92503
Description:
Salary : $107,294.00 - $159,692.00 Annually
Location : 14205 Meridian Parkway Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-07
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/16/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
At Western Municipal Water District ("Western Water") we're looking for an experienced Construction Management Administrator. We need someone who is experienced, organized, detail-oriented and can support a variety of team needs while balancing shifting priorities and a range of day-to-day tasks.
If you're a team player with strong construction management and project management experience, with demonstrated interpersonal skills who strives to raise the bar and is looking for a challenging new opportunity to elevate Western Water's asset management program, then this is your chance to join an exceptional agency and be part of something bigger.
About Western Water
THE TEAM
The Engineering Department plays a pivotal role in realizing Western Water's vision of being the definitive leader in our industry, upholding the public trust through exceptional performance and customer-centricity. Composed of 21 talented professionals across three distinct sections (Development Services, Capital Improvements, and Regulatory Compliance), the department is responsible for overseeing infrastructure projects, ensuring regulatory adherence, and providing expert guidance to support optimal decision-making across the enterprise.
THE POSITION
Under minimal supervision, the Construction Management Administrator plans, organizes, directs and implements the activities of construction management. This includes evaluation of projects, contract administration, overseeing of construction inspection of capital and developer funded improvements, quality control, value engineering, constructability reviews, and comprehensive strategies and procedures to transition planning and design concepts into the construction phase. This includes oversight of inspectors, while fostering leadership, mentoring and team building skills.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is an experienced construction management professional with a proven track record of construction inspection and managing and collaborating on projects for a high-performing team in a complex public utility environment. In addition to technical expertise, you bring exceptional emotional intelligence, communication skills, and a talent for building productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders between departments within Western Water that we work with and support.
Your collaborative mindset and commitment to transparency will be key to partnering effectively with the engineering management and peer leaders across Western Water. You'll serve as a trusted advisor on critical agency construction projects and an ambassador for the department's priorities. Like the Engineering Manager, you believe in directly interacting with staff and will be a visible presence for both your team and consultants you manage.
Personal Competencies/Characteristics
Incumbents within the Construction Management Administrator classification report to the Principal Engineer and may provide direction to lower-level employees and consultants.
Western Water employees are expected to work overtime, weekends, evenings and holidays as required to accommodate Western Water's needs, in addition to responding as a Disaster Emergency Service Worker.
Examples of Duties
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.
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.
Leadership exercised:
Support provided:
Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:
Education
Experience
~ Equivalent to High School Diploma, supplemented by coursework in engineering, public works construction, construction management, contract administration or related field.
~ An associate's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
~ Minimum 5 years progressive responsibilities in public works construction administration and inspection.
~ Minimum 2 years in a leadership capacity
Required License / Certification
Desired Licenses/Certifications
~ CA Class C Driver's License
~ Minimum Grade I Water Distribution Certification
~ Public Works Inspector or related certification
~ Grade II Water Distribution Certification
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical: When assigned to an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; color vision to conduct asset condition assessments; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas is required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer 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 weighing up to 30 pounds.
When assigned to field inspection, must possess mobility to work in changing site conditions; possess the strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend, to climb and descend ladders; entry into confined spaces and the use of confined entry equipment; and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District sites; vision to inspect site conditions and work in progress and color vision to observe color-specific safety symbols and signs. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards, with exposure to hazardous materials in some site locations. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaginga weight of 30 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
Mental: Employees should possess the ability to speak, read, and write English, in addition to exercising math and computer aptitude as required. Employees work under pressure with frequent interruptions while communicating and interacting with a variety of District personnel, the public, and others encountered in the course of work. The ability to explain, interpret, and apply related rules, regulations, policies and procedures; and work on multiple concurrent assignments, often within tight timeframes using good business judgment is necessary.
Environmental: Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, and dust and air contaminants. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Incumbents are expected to use principles of effective safety practices including the use of equipment in a proper and safe manner, use of preventative personal ergonomic techniques, and maintaining safe personal and common workspaces.
Western is a tobacco free campus prohibiting smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and unregulated nicotine products in any District vehicle and building, which includes any building owned and occupied, or leased and occupied, by the District, including, Headquarters, the Operations Center, and any remote facilities owned, leased and/or operated by the District.
HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS
Notice: Benefits listed below assume full-time regular status.
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
You and your eligible dependents may enroll in these benefits effective the first of the month following your date of hire. Effective January 1, 2024 the District contributes up to $2,812.19 toward the cost of medical, dental and vision insurance. Employees will pay any costs exceeding this amount through bi-weekly pre-tax payroll deduction. Employees may choose between four medical plans--Anthem Blue Cross CaliforniaCare (HMO), Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer Advantage (PPO 500), Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer Classic (PPO 200) or Kaiser Permanente (HMO). There are two dental plans to choose from--DeltaCare (DMO) and Delta Dental (PPO). The Standard provides us with two vision options, Vision Service Plan (VSP) or EyeMed.
Opting Out of Medical Coverage
Employees with medical insurance through another provider can opt out of Western's medical plan. By opting out, employees will receive a flat monthly rate of $690. Proof of other coverage is required on an annual basis during the open enrollment period. Employee must enroll in a dental plan and the vision plan. Enrollment for eligible dependents, in these plans, is optional.
Flexible Spending
Effective the first of the month following date of hire, employee may participate in the flexible spending plan. This plan provides you the opportunity to pay for certain medical, dental, vision and child care expenses with pre-tax dollars resulting in substantial tax savings.
Life Insurance
This benefit is provided by the District through Lincoln Financial Group ("Lincoln") and is effective the first of the month following your date of hire. You are provided with up to $50,000 in life insurance for you and $1,000 for your eligible dependents.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
This benefit is for you only and is provided by the District through Lincoln. AD&D is effective the first of the month following your date of hire and provides payment for specified losses sustained through dismembering or fatal accidents. The maximum amount of AD&D insurance is equal to the amount of your life insurance.
Supplemental Life Insurance
Effective the first of the month following your date of hire, you may purchase supplemental life insurance for you and your eligible dependents through Lincoln. This supplemental life insurance provides a guaranteed issue amount for you up to $150,000, up to $30,000 for your spouse and $10,000 for your children.
Short Term Disability
The District provides short term disability (STD) insurance through Lincoln. Coverage is effective on the first (1st) of the month following six (6) months of consecutive employment. STD benefits begin on the 1st day of disability for an accident or 8th day of disability for an illness and provide up to 60% of your base salary.
Long Term Disability
The District provides long term disability insurance through Lincoln. Coverage is effective on the first (1st) of the month following six (6) months of consecutive employment. LTD benefits begin on the 91st calendar day of a medically certified disability and provide up to 60% of your base salary.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Administered by Lincoln's EmployeeConnect, the EAP assists in dealing with problems affecting an employee's personal life and/or job performance. Use of this benefit, paid 100% by the District for up to five meetings with EAP staff, is strictly confidential. Other services provided through Lincoln's EmployeeConnect EAP are referrals or advice on topics such as legal consultation, parenting, senior care, child care, pet care, and healthy rewards.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Deferred Compensation 457(b)
You may participate in a Deferred Compensation Program (457(b) Plan) to save toward retirement and, at the same time, reduce your bi-weekly taxable income.
401(a) Retirement Plan
Western contributes into a 401(a) Retirement Plan for those employees covered under the Confidential unit (COU). Contributions, in the amount of 2% of your base pay, are made on a bi-weekly basis. You are 100% vested in this benefit upon date of hire.
Public Employees Retirement System
The District contracts with the Public Employees Retirement System ("PERS") of the State of California for employee retirement benefits. New employees, who are hired on or after December 16, 2012, and who formerly worked for another PERS agency, or an agency with a reciprocal retirement system, and who meet certain eligibility requirements, shall be enrolled in the 2% at 55 PERS retirement plan. These employees will be obligated to pay 85% of the employee contribution to PERS (for example, at the 7% employee contribution rate, employees are currently required to pay 5.95% of their base pay). The 2% at 55 retirement plan shall provide for benefits based on the highest three-year average salary.
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, who are defined as "New Members" by California law (essentially those individuals who have not previously been a member of a public agency retirement system) shall be enrolled in the statutorily required 2% at 62 PERS retirement plan. New Members will be obligated to pay 50% of the "normal cost" of their retirement benefits as required by State law (Currently 7.75% of base pay). The 2% at 62 retirement plan shall provide for benefits based on the highest three-year average salary.
Retiree Medical
Upon your retirement from the District, you may be entitled to lifetime retiree medical benefits. Refer to the Employee Association (MOU) or Confidential unit (COU) for detailed information on the vesting schedule for this retirement benefit.
Social Security and Medicare
As an employee of Western, you pay Social Security and Medicare taxes. Western pays the same Social Security and Medicare tax, dollar for dollar, on your behalf.
COMPENSATION
Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)
Western provides all employees an annual cost of living adjustment. Details of the cost of living adjustment are provided in the Employee Association (MOU) or Confidential unit (COU) agreements.
Longevity Pay
The District provides longevity pay to certain employees who have completed five or more years of continuous service. Refer to the Employee Association (MOU) or Confidential unit (COU) agreements for detailed criteria and amounts of longevity pay.
PAID TIME OFF
Vacation
During the first four (4) years of employment, vacation is accrued at the rate of 3.08 hours per pay period. This is equivalent to 10 days per year. During the fifth (5th) through ninth (9th) years, you accrue 4.62 hours per pay period and during the tenth (10th) and subsequent years, you accrue 6.16 hours per pay period. These are equivalent to 15 days and 20 days per year, respectively. Vacation can be used after the completion of the probationary period. The maximum vacation accrual is 480 hours. In addition, you may cash out up to a maximum of eighty (80) hours of your accrued vacation time, once per calendar year, provided you have no less than eighty (80) hours remaining following the cash out.
Holidays
After two full work weeks of employment, you will receive pay, at your then current straight time hourly rate, for Ten (10) holidays. Those holidays are New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
After completion of the probationary period, you may take three (3) additional workdays per fiscal year as "floating holidays". These holidays are taken at your discretion, in full day increments, and are subject to approval by your supervisor/manager. Floating holidays not taken during the fiscal year are converted to vacation time for each unused floating holiday.
Sick Leave
You accrue 96 hours of sick leave per year. After completing a full calendar year of employment and using no more than eighteen (18) hours of sick leave during said calendar year, you may be compensated for up to forty (40) hours of accrued sick leave at your then current rate of pay. Sick leave can be used after 90 calendar days of employment and shall be cumulative to a maximum of 1,600 hours. Sick leave is paid on a specific scale upon termination of employment.
Administrative Leave
After completion of the probationary period, employees covered by the Confidential unit (COU) receive thirty two (32) hours for non-exempt and forty (40) hours for exempt positions of paid administrative leave. Administrative leave hours not taken during the fiscal year are converted hour-for-hour to vacation time hours.
Additional Benefits
9/80 work schedule, Educational Assistance (subject to available budgeted funds), Certification Reimbursement Program and Interest-Free Computer Loan Program.
*** To review the full agreements between the Employee Association (MOU) and Confidential unit (COU) with Western Water please use the following links:
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Please describe your experience managing construction projects within the water utility or public infrastructure sector, including your approach to coordinating with stakeholders such as contractors, engineers, and regulatory agencies.
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Please outline your experience managing construction contracts within a water agency or similar public-sector environment, with a focus on how you ensure compliance with contract terms throughout the project lifecycle.
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Location : 14205 Meridian Parkway Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-07
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/16/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
At Western Municipal Water District ("Western Water") we're looking for an experienced Construction Management Administrator. We need someone who is experienced, organized, detail-oriented and can support a variety of team needs while balancing shifting priorities and a range of day-to-day tasks.
If you're a team player with strong construction management and project management experience, with demonstrated interpersonal skills who strives to raise the bar and is looking for a challenging new opportunity to elevate Western Water's asset management program, then this is your chance to join an exceptional agency and be part of something bigger.
About Western Water
- Western Water is one of the largest public agencies in Riverside County providing water and sewer services to nearly one million people; and
- We see ourselves as more of a business than a bureaucracy; and
- We view our customers as an essential partner in ensuring long-term water security for our region; and
- Together, the Western Water team is focused on being the definitive leader in water and sewer services, upholding the highest level of stakeholder trust.
- Western Water was awarded the Top Workplace Award for 2023. The Top Workplace Award recognizes organizations that excel in creating a positive working environment for their employees. This award is based on employee feedback regarding various aspects like workplace culture, values, leadership, compensation, benefits, and work-life balance.
- Service Excellence
- Efficiency
- Water Supply Reliability
- Fiscal Responsibility and Value
- Public Trust, Accountability and Transparency
- Environmental Stewardship
- Employee Empowerment
- Innovation
THE TEAM
The Engineering Department plays a pivotal role in realizing Western Water's vision of being the definitive leader in our industry, upholding the public trust through exceptional performance and customer-centricity. Composed of 21 talented professionals across three distinct sections (Development Services, Capital Improvements, and Regulatory Compliance), the department is responsible for overseeing infrastructure projects, ensuring regulatory adherence, and providing expert guidance to support optimal decision-making across the enterprise.
THE POSITION
Under minimal supervision, the Construction Management Administrator plans, organizes, directs and implements the activities of construction management. This includes evaluation of projects, contract administration, overseeing of construction inspection of capital and developer funded improvements, quality control, value engineering, constructability reviews, and comprehensive strategies and procedures to transition planning and design concepts into the construction phase. This includes oversight of inspectors, while fostering leadership, mentoring and team building skills.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is an experienced construction management professional with a proven track record of construction inspection and managing and collaborating on projects for a high-performing team in a complex public utility environment. In addition to technical expertise, you bring exceptional emotional intelligence, communication skills, and a talent for building productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders between departments within Western Water that we work with and support.
Your collaborative mindset and commitment to transparency will be key to partnering effectively with the engineering management and peer leaders across Western Water. You'll serve as a trusted advisor on critical agency construction projects and an ambassador for the department's priorities. Like the Engineering Manager, you believe in directly interacting with staff and will be a visible presence for both your team and consultants you manage.
Personal Competencies/Characteristics
- A relationship-builder who is proactive in establishing and leveraging partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Open, approachable, and action-oriented; exercises good judgment; treats others with respect.
- Collaborative approach to working with others; able to bring people together and leverage common interests to perpetuate the goals of Western Water.
- Outstanding facilitation, presentation, and leadership skills.
- A self-starter who exhibits high initiative and a strong work ethic; embraces the opportunity to make a difference.
Incumbents within the Construction Management Administrator classification report to the Principal Engineer and may provide direction to lower-level employees and consultants.
Western Water employees are expected to work overtime, weekends, evenings and holidays as required to accommodate Western Water's needs, in addition to responding as a Disaster Emergency Service Worker.
Examples of Duties
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.
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.
Leadership exercised:
- Leads, plans, organizes, integrates, coordinates and evaluates the work of the construction management functions by establishing goals and performance measures.
- Participates in both short and long-range planning activities.
- Ensures all federal and state regulatory requirements for facilities are met.
- Represents the District effectively with other agencies, organizations and individuals in negotiations and labor contract provisions.
- Recommends disciplinary action to address performance deficiencies in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, Western Water's policies and procedures, and labor agreements.
Support provided:
- Assists in development and implementation of division business plans, programs, processes, procedures and policies required to achieve strategic initiatives and overall division results in alignment with Western Water's objectives and priorities.
- Reviews and evaluates work methods, procedures, services and products; identifies and recommends evaluation standards and criteria; monitors and assesses measures of effectiveness and efficiency.
- Participates in developing and monitoring the department and capital improvement budget.
- Assists in determining safety policies and procedures, while ensuring the procedures are current.
- Recommends, implements and ensures compliance with operational policies and procedures.
- Provides design and specification input for new infrastructure and ensures that construction is built to design.
- Ensures communication and coordination with Operations or other District teams on relevant projects.
- Responds to and resolves difficult and complex customer inquiries and complaints.
- Reviews plans for constructability of design, accuracy, completeness and clarity of sections, site conditions, estimated quantities, minimizing construction difficulty, material suitability, interferences, etc.
- Conducts pre-construction meetings after issuance of notice-to-proceeds; reviews daily inspection reports; prepares, reviews, and approves payments; coordinates final inspection, payment, and release; reviews "as-built" drawings and prepares for submission to Engineering Department/GIS; recommends changes to designs and orders contract modifications; processes contractor shop drawings and material submittals; issues field changes; evaluates contractor claims and recommend action; evaluates project deficiencies and reports same for future similar projects
- Creates and maintains standard operating procedures.
- Prepares and presents project related and/or technical information to other staff.
- Prepares and processes purchase requisitions, purchase orders and check requests. Verifies the accuracy of invoices and reviews required supporting documentation.
- Assists vendors, contractors, and other employees regarding contract administration policies and procedures.
- Assists engineers with construction bid openings and provides required documentation (e.g., bid summary).
- Reviews contract documents for completeness, compliance requirements, and resolves issues, as needed. Coordinates the processing of contract documents, both externally with contractors and internally with legal counsel and purchasing. Coordinates and reviews requested contract deviations, contractor-provided insurance and bonds, and contractor safety plans with legal counsel, purchasing, safety, and risk management to ensure compliance with requirements.
- Coordinates, reviews, and processes contractor requests for construction contract escrow agreements.
- Prepares, reviews, monitors, and processes construction contract progress payment requests. Coordinates with Finance Department, as required, to ensure timely processing of payments.
- Ensures compliance with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) requirements. Reviews, responds, and processes records requests from DIR and other labor compliance agencies.
- Provides as needed administrative and technical support to project managers and engineers with all aspects of contract administration and construction management including, but not limited to, obtaining permits and utility services from local, State and Federal Agencies; preparing pre-construction meeting agendas and meeting minutes; preparing requests for proposals for construction phase consultant services; logging and coordinating review and responses to construction submittals and contractor requests for information; and preparing and processing contract change requests and contract change orders.
- Corresponds with contractors, subcontractors, internal teams and external agencies, as needed.
- Maintains project documents, both in electronic and hardcopy format, and ensures project files are indexed, organized, and archived and retained in accordance with adopted retention policy.
- Comply with Western Water's work-related safety practices and attend relevant safety training.
Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Complex principles and practices of public utility service, customer service, engineering and public works inspection and construction.
- California Labor Code and California Code of Regulations
- California Department of Industrial Relations policies and procedures
- Electronic bid management platforms
- Understand and use planning, design, inspection, and construction management documents.
- Techniques of public agency budget administration.
- General principles of public administration and management related to the implementation and evaluation of programs, operations and services.
- Principles and practices of sound safety management.
- Applicable laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
- Implement and evaluate a full range of engineering/customer services.
- Evaluate operational and administrative problems and formulate effective strategies and solutions.
- Select, supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff (including contract staff).
- Administer an assigned department budget.
- Interpret and apply laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Interpret engineering drawings, negotiate and prepare contract changes.
- Comply with and enforce the District's Safety, Health and Environmental policies.
- Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
- Interpret and apply pertinent Federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
- Interpret engineering drawings, negotiate and prepare contract changes.
- Utilize research methods and analysis techniques to prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies and other written materials.
- Use modern office equipment including computer software applications related to the field of work.
- Analyze and make sound recommendations on complex management and administrative issues.
- Understand, interpret, explain, apply and adhere to District personnel rules, policies and labor contract provisions governing assigned areas of responsibility with the ability to exercise independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Western Water staff, other governmental officials, contractors, vendors, and the public.
- Utilize exceptional customer service and communication skills both verbally and in writing, with the ability to cultivate professional business partnerships and inspire team collaboration.
- Make effective and engaging oral presentations clearly, logically and persuasively.
- Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential situations.
- Perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks.
- Highly motivated professional who is a self-starter, resourceful and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Provide transparent, high quality and fiscally responsible services, while meeting the needs of Western Water and its customers.
- Think creatively and seek alternative solutions in order to produce results that benefit Western Water, its internal and external customers, while clearly articulating options to executives and policy makers.
- Evaluate operational and administrative problems and formulate effective strategies and solutions.
- Administer an assigned department budget.
- Define and explain key processes and business requirements within the department.
- Utilize successful leadership skills with the ability to inspire and influence with a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and creativity coupled with a positive attitude.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:
Education
Experience
~ Equivalent to High School Diploma, supplemented by coursework in engineering, public works construction, construction management, contract administration or related field.
~ An associate's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
~ Minimum 5 years progressive responsibilities in public works construction administration and inspection.
~ Minimum 2 years in a leadership capacity
Required License / Certification
Desired Licenses/Certifications
~ CA Class C Driver's License
~ Minimum Grade I Water Distribution Certification
~ Public Works Inspector or related certification
~ Grade II Water Distribution Certification
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical: When assigned to an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; color vision to conduct asset condition assessments; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas is required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer 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 weighing up to 30 pounds.
When assigned to field inspection, must possess mobility to work in changing site conditions; possess the strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend, to climb and descend ladders; entry into confined spaces and the use of confined entry equipment; and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District sites; vision to inspect site conditions and work in progress and color vision to observe color-specific safety symbols and signs. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards, with exposure to hazardous materials in some site locations. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaginga weight of 30 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
Mental: Employees should possess the ability to speak, read, and write English, in addition to exercising math and computer aptitude as required. Employees work under pressure with frequent interruptions while communicating and interacting with a variety of District personnel, the public, and others encountered in the course of work. The ability to explain, interpret, and apply related rules, regulations, policies and procedures; and work on multiple concurrent assignments, often within tight timeframes using good business judgment is necessary.
Environmental: Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, and dust and air contaminants. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Incumbents are expected to use principles of effective safety practices including the use of equipment in a proper and safe manner, use of preventative personal ergonomic techniques, and maintaining safe personal and common workspaces.
Western is a tobacco free campus prohibiting smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and unregulated nicotine products in any District vehicle and building, which includes any building owned and occupied, or leased and occupied, by the District, including, Headquarters, the Operations Center, and any remote facilities owned, leased and/or operated by the District.
HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS
Notice: Benefits listed below assume full-time regular status.
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
You and your eligible dependents may enroll in these benefits effective the first of the month following your date of hire. Effective January 1, 2024 the District contributes up to $2,812.19 toward the cost of medical, dental and vision insurance. Employees will pay any costs exceeding this amount through bi-weekly pre-tax payroll deduction. Employees may choose between four medical plans--Anthem Blue Cross CaliforniaCare (HMO), Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer Advantage (PPO 500), Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer Classic (PPO 200) or Kaiser Permanente (HMO). There are two dental plans to choose from--DeltaCare (DMO) and Delta Dental (PPO). The Standard provides us with two vision options, Vision Service Plan (VSP) or EyeMed.
Opting Out of Medical Coverage
Employees with medical insurance through another provider can opt out of Western's medical plan. By opting out, employees will receive a flat monthly rate of $690. Proof of other coverage is required on an annual basis during the open enrollment period. Employee must enroll in a dental plan and the vision plan. Enrollment for eligible dependents, in these plans, is optional.
Flexible Spending
Effective the first of the month following date of hire, employee may participate in the flexible spending plan. This plan provides you the opportunity to pay for certain medical, dental, vision and child care expenses with pre-tax dollars resulting in substantial tax savings.
Life Insurance
This benefit is provided by the District through Lincoln Financial Group ("Lincoln") and is effective the first of the month following your date of hire. You are provided with up to $50,000 in life insurance for you and $1,000 for your eligible dependents.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
This benefit is for you only and is provided by the District through Lincoln. AD&D is effective the first of the month following your date of hire and provides payment for specified losses sustained through dismembering or fatal accidents. The maximum amount of AD&D insurance is equal to the amount of your life insurance.
Supplemental Life Insurance
Effective the first of the month following your date of hire, you may purchase supplemental life insurance for you and your eligible dependents through Lincoln. This supplemental life insurance provides a guaranteed issue amount for you up to $150,000, up to $30,000 for your spouse and $10,000 for your children.
Short Term Disability
The District provides short term disability (STD) insurance through Lincoln. Coverage is effective on the first (1st) of the month following six (6) months of consecutive employment. STD benefits begin on the 1st day of disability for an accident or 8th day of disability for an illness and provide up to 60% of your base salary.
Long Term Disability
The District provides long term disability insurance through Lincoln. Coverage is effective on the first (1st) of the month following six (6) months of consecutive employment. LTD benefits begin on the 91st calendar day of a medically certified disability and provide up to 60% of your base salary.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Administered by Lincoln's EmployeeConnect, the EAP assists in dealing with problems affecting an employee's personal life and/or job performance. Use of this benefit, paid 100% by the District for up to five meetings with EAP staff, is strictly confidential. Other services provided through Lincoln's EmployeeConnect EAP are referrals or advice on topics such as legal consultation, parenting, senior care, child care, pet care, and healthy rewards.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Deferred Compensation 457(b)
You may participate in a Deferred Compensation Program (457(b) Plan) to save toward retirement and, at the same time, reduce your bi-weekly taxable income.
401(a) Retirement Plan
Western contributes into a 401(a) Retirement Plan for those employees covered under the Confidential unit (COU). Contributions, in the amount of 2% of your base pay, are made on a bi-weekly basis. You are 100% vested in this benefit upon date of hire.
Public Employees Retirement System
The District contracts with the Public Employees Retirement System ("PERS") of the State of California for employee retirement benefits. New employees, who are hired on or after December 16, 2012, and who formerly worked for another PERS agency, or an agency with a reciprocal retirement system, and who meet certain eligibility requirements, shall be enrolled in the 2% at 55 PERS retirement plan. These employees will be obligated to pay 85% of the employee contribution to PERS (for example, at the 7% employee contribution rate, employees are currently required to pay 5.95% of their base pay). The 2% at 55 retirement plan shall provide for benefits based on the highest three-year average salary.
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, who are defined as "New Members" by California law (essentially those individuals who have not previously been a member of a public agency retirement system) shall be enrolled in the statutorily required 2% at 62 PERS retirement plan. New Members will be obligated to pay 50% of the "normal cost" of their retirement benefits as required by State law (Currently 7.75% of base pay). The 2% at 62 retirement plan shall provide for benefits based on the highest three-year average salary.
Retiree Medical
Upon your retirement from the District, you may be entitled to lifetime retiree medical benefits. Refer to the Employee Association (MOU) or Confidential unit (COU) for detailed information on the vesting schedule for this retirement benefit.
Social Security and Medicare
As an employee of Western, you pay Social Security and Medicare taxes. Western pays the same Social Security and Medicare tax, dollar for dollar, on your behalf.
COMPENSATION
Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)
Western provides all employees an annual cost of living adjustment. Details of the cost of living adjustment are provided in the Employee Association (MOU) or Confidential unit (COU) agreements.
Longevity Pay
The District provides longevity pay to certain employees who have completed five or more years of continuous service. Refer to the Employee Association (MOU) or Confidential unit (COU) agreements for detailed criteria and amounts of longevity pay.
PAID TIME OFF
Vacation
During the first four (4) years of employment, vacation is accrued at the rate of 3.08 hours per pay period. This is equivalent to 10 days per year. During the fifth (5th) through ninth (9th) years, you accrue 4.62 hours per pay period and during the tenth (10th) and subsequent years, you accrue 6.16 hours per pay period. These are equivalent to 15 days and 20 days per year, respectively. Vacation can be used after the completion of the probationary period. The maximum vacation accrual is 480 hours. In addition, you may cash out up to a maximum of eighty (80) hours of your accrued vacation time, once per calendar year, provided you have no less than eighty (80) hours remaining following the cash out.
Holidays
After two full work weeks of employment, you will receive pay, at your then current straight time hourly rate, for Ten (10) holidays. Those holidays are New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
After completion of the probationary period, you may take three (3) additional workdays per fiscal year as "floating holidays". These holidays are taken at your discretion, in full day increments, and are subject to approval by your supervisor/manager. Floating holidays not taken during the fiscal year are converted to vacation time for each unused floating holiday.
Sick Leave
You accrue 96 hours of sick leave per year. After completing a full calendar year of employment and using no more than eighteen (18) hours of sick leave during said calendar year, you may be compensated for up to forty (40) hours of accrued sick leave at your then current rate of pay. Sick leave can be used after 90 calendar days of employment and shall be cumulative to a maximum of 1,600 hours. Sick leave is paid on a specific scale upon termination of employment.
Administrative Leave
After completion of the probationary period, employees covered by the Confidential unit (COU) receive thirty two (32) hours for non-exempt and forty (40) hours for exempt positions of paid administrative leave. Administrative leave hours not taken during the fiscal year are converted hour-for-hour to vacation time hours.
Additional Benefits
9/80 work schedule, Educational Assistance (subject to available budgeted funds), Certification Reimbursement Program and Interest-Free Computer Loan Program.
*** To review the full agreements between the Employee Association (MOU) and Confidential unit (COU) with Western Water please use the following links:
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