Project Management Officer

DESCRIPTION

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The City of Long Beach is seeking an experienced, creative, innovative and collaborative individual who is committed to develop and lead the Department of Public Works Private Development or Project Development Division.

T H E C O M M U N I T Y

Ideally located on the Pacific coast just south of Los Angeles and adjacent to Orange County, the City of Long Beach, California, with an estimated population of 470,000, is a thriving, year-round community with vibrant businesses and diverse communities. Downtown Long Beach is known for its waterfront attractions, ever expanding skyline, charming restaurants and shops and eye-catching murals and artwork. The City's rich mix of ethnic backgrounds, cultures and lifestyles is celebrated and contribute to the dynamic feel of the city.

Long Beach enjoys the ideal Southern California climate that makes its abundance of cultural and recreational options appealing throughout the year. It boasts six miles of beaches and numerous beautiful parks and open spaces, as well as The Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Along with a variety of other attractions that include two historic ranchos, three marinas, and five golf courses, the City's many offerings help to draw approximately 6.5 million visitors every year.

The community's stable economy is further supported by a wide variety of industries including education, health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, and professional services, among others. The city is a hotbed for startup activity, education, and ingenuity. Also located within the city are Long Beach City College and California State University, Long Beach, which has repeatedly been named a "Best Value College" in the nation by Kiplinger. Serving the K-12 student population, the Long Beach Unified School District consistently attracts international recognition for increasing student achievement and public education best practices and consistently ranks among the Top 10 urban school districts in the country in a variety of reports and rating systems.

Covering approximately 52 square miles, the City of Long Beach has the seventh largest population in California. The city proudly promotes a healthy and connected community that supports active living where people of all ages enjoy a walkable, bikeable and livable environment. An excellent climate, quality schools, a vibrant downtown, and a wide variety of diverse neighborhoods help make Long Beach one of the most exceptional communities in the country.

C I T Y G O V E R N M E N T

Long Beach is a full-service Charter City governed by nine City Council members who are elected by district and a Mayor that is elected at large. Elected officials also include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The Council Members and the Mayor are subject to a two-term limit, which allows them to serve for a maximum of eight years. The City Council appoints a City Manager and a City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board, or Commission. The City of Long Beach provides all traditional public services. In addition to its traditional services, the City also maintains one of the world's busiest seaports, which serves as a leading gateway for international trade. Long Beach also has its own full-service commercial airport and is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department. Long Beach is supported by a total FY 2023 budget of approximately $3.2 billion, with the General Fund budget totaling $670 million. More than 6,048 full and part-time employees support municipal operations with the majority being represented by eleven employee associations. To learn more about the City of Long Beach, go to: www.longbeach.gov.

T H E D E P A R T M E N T

The mission of Public Works is to provide outstanding City-wide services improving the quality of life for the community while being responsible stewards of the city's physical assets. Public Works does this through a customer service lens with specialized skills, innovation, and responsiveness. Core services include, preserving and enhancing the city's infrastructure, transportation systems, streets, sidewalks, and urban forest. The Department has six bureaus: Business Operations, Traffic and Mobility, Engineering, Environmental Services, Public Services and Project Management. The bureaus jointly manage the collection of refuse and recycling, manage capital projects, manage the City's stormwater systems, review and issue permits, provide emergency response, and safely and efficiently manage and maintain the city's public right of way and public facilities. The Department has over 580 budgeted positions with an annual operating budget of $250 million and an annual capital improvement program budget of $150 million. Additional information on the Department can be found atwww.longbeach.gov/pw.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

T H E P O S I T I O N

The Project Management Officer is an at-will management position that reports to the Manager of the Project Development Bureau and provides management over various project management activities in the Private Development Division. The Project Management Bureau is responsible for the delivery of improvements to the City's parks, public facilities, Tidelands areas, and public rights-of-way. From rebuilding public restrooms, children's playgrounds, seawalls, docks, piers, parking lots, and community centers-to installing new solar panels and electric vehicle charging stations. The Project Management Bureau manages projects at varying stages of the project life cycle, which includes development/conceptual design, planning, architectural/engineering design, permitting, procurement/competitive bidding, and construction.

The Private Development Division provides support to private developments by streamlining the development process and providing a more predictable interface with the public and City Departments for large private development work being done that impacts the public right of way. Staff works closely with applicants, the Development Services Department, and internal stakeholders to expedite engineering plan checks, permitting, dedications, easements, vacations, subdivision mapping, and wireless small cell, parklets and sidewalk dining applications.

Key responsibilities of The Private Development Division:

• Private Development and Right of Way Support
• Coordinate Public Right-of-Way Impacts During the Entitlement Process
• Manage the Mapping, and Land Development Requirements for Public and Private Developments
• Manage the Design Review, Plan Check, and Permitting process for improvements within the Right-of-Way
• Sidewalk Dining and Parklets permitting
• Interdepartmental Coordination
• Manage Various Development Application

The Project Management Officer will oversee projects with a wide range of scope from several funding sources and many partner departments. As this position will oversee permitting and approvals through various jurisdictions, it is integral to ensuring internal City partners, business owners, and residents are aware of and educated on Public Works projects.

T H E I D E A L C A N D I D A T E

The ideal candidate will embody the attributes of principled leadership: trusteeship, values, ethics, commitment, honesty, involvement, and vision. The Project Management Officer will possess a demonstrated ability to provide committed leadership in a changing government environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP Certificate)
• Knowledge of project management technical skills and best industry practices;
• Ability to use a high level of tact, diplomacy, and discretion in dealing with sensitive confidential and political situations;
• Ability to assess and organize work and set priorities;
• Ability to communicate expectations and hold staff accountable;
• Ability to take initiative and exercise sound independent judgement;
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions while completing multiple assignments with competing deadlines;
• Ability to manage a wide range of projects simultaneously;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels including City and department management, public officials, contractors, vendors, employees, and the public;
• Creative problem-solving skills;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Exceptional customer service skills and dedication to continuous improvement;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills including the ability to serve as a department spokesperson in small or large group settings;
• Experience working in a government agency is desirable;
• Experience working with capital improvement projects is desirable;
• Experience with operational hand-off post project implementation is desirable;
• Experience with community outreach is desirable;
• Experience at a lead or supervisory level is desirable;
• Experience in organizations of similar size and complexity is desirable.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

M I N I M U M R E Q U I R E M E N T S

The Department of Public Works invites candidates who meet the following minimum requirements to apply:

Education:

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in project management, engineering, public or business administration or a related field is required. (Proof of possession of a degree required at filling).

Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis

Experience:

Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing duties in the management and administration of public infrastructure projects including vendor management, project budget oversight, reporting, communication, public outreach, and management of staff. Must have at least 1-year of lead or supervisory level experience in managing project or program administration.

Additional Requirements:

Possession of a valid Class C Driver License.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must submit an online application, including resume and cover letter, that reflect the scope and level of their current/most recent positions and responsibilities. Candidates must also complete the online supplemental questionnaire. Online applications can be filed at www.longbeach.gov/jobs.

Following the close of the filing period, applications will be reviewed and those candidates determined to be the most qualified will be invited to participate in the selection process which will include an oral interview by a selection panel.

This information is available in an alternative format by request to the Department of Public Works, Personnel Division, at (562) 570-4686. If you require an accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in any phase of the application process, please request when submitting your application or call (562) 570-4686.

E Q U A L O P P O R T U N I T Y

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization.

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.