Technical Engineering Unit Supervisor

The Encroachment Permits Division consists of field and office staff and is responsible for issuing permits for encroachment, construction, utility, and transportation activities throughout unincorporated Riverside County.

The Technical Engineering Unit Supervisor serves as a working supervisor responsible for planning, organizing, assigning, and reviewing the work of technical and clerical staff within a section of a major engineering division.

The incumbent supervises, coordinates, and provides technical guidance to engineering and inspection staff and reports to a division or branch manager.

The section is primarily responsible for issuing transportation and encroachment permits and evaluating land division plans related to traffic circulation and street improvements.

The incumbent oversees a wide range of related programs and services, including roadway construction, land development, encroachment and transportation permits, and coordination with local agencies and cities.

include monitoring construction progress, compliance, and quality; reviewing project documentation; resolving field issues; and working with contractors, consultants, engineers, other County units, and outside agencies.

The Department seeks candidates with strong experience in public works construction inspection and supervision, roadway and infrastructure construction, quality assurance, and applicable local, State, and Federal requirements.

The Technical Engineering Unit Supervisor assigned to the Capital Projects Inspection Division will supervise and coordinate inspection activities for transportation capital improvement projects, ensuring construction complies with approved plans, specifications, County standards, and applicable State and Federal requirements.

The incumbent will assign and review the work of inspection staff; monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance; review project documentation; resolve field issues; and coordinate with contractors, consultants, engineers, other County units, and outside agencies.

The position will provide technical guidance to inspection staff and ensure effective oversight of transportation construction projects from an inspection and quality assurance perspective.

The Department seeks candidates with strong experience in public works construction inspection, supervision, roadway and infrastructure construction, quality assurance, and State and Federal requirements.

Relevant inspection, materials testing, and QSD/QSP certifications are highly preferred.

Division assignment is based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and the Department’s operational needs and discretion.

These positions offer a flexible 4/10 work schedule.

• Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of technical and clerical staff of a section within a major functional engineering division primarily involved in issuing transportation/encroachment permits and evaluation of land division plans related to traffic circulation and street improvements.
• Analyzes technical engineering data and prepares reports and recommendations; coordinates field inspections of road improvements and traffic control devices.
• Provides technical information to officials of other governmental jurisdictions, engineers, and the public; investigates and resolves problems with special circumstances involving the activities of the unit and the public.
• Provides guidance and training to unit personnel; personally or through subordinate supervisors evaluates the performance of subordinate personnel.
• Represents the Transportation Department at meetings related to unit activities.

OPTION I Education: Graduation from a recognized college with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. (Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer or as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may be substituted for the required education.)

Two years of responsible professional civil engineering experience. OR OPTION II Experience: Six years of technical and responsible sub-professional engineering experience of which at least two years must have been performing complex assignments in connection with planning, design, traffic, materials testing, hydrology, or construction inspection duties at a level equivalent to Senior Engineering Technician in Riverside County. College level courses in civil engineering or a closely related subject such as land surveying, soils erosion, soils testing, blueprint reading, mathematics, or hydrology, may be substituted for up to three years of the non-specialized required experience on the basis of 12 semester of 18 quarter units equaling one year of experience. Knowledge of: Engineering plans, maps, and specifications; road construction practices and terminology; engineering mathematics; laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to unit activities; principles of personnel supervision and employee training. Ability to: Plan, organize, and supervise the work of technical and clerical staff; review and evaluate engineering data; prepare complex technical reports involving mathematical computations; represent the department at meetings with other departments, agencies, or the public; maintain cooperative working relationships with others. Other Requirements License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. This position involves travelling to various locations throughout the county to conduct site visits and attend off-site meetings. Physical/Environmental Conditions/Requirements The Technical Engineering Unit Supervisor will:

• Walk over uneven outdoor terrain and work in a variety of environmental conditions.
• Be exposed to a variety of weather elements (e.g., high temperatures, rain) and local wildlife while performing field duties.
• Carry and operate field equipment, such as survey instruments, and transport material samples from job sites to the materials laboratory. Essential job duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. For more information, see “Reasonable Accommodations” under APPLICATION INFORMATION.

This recruitment is open to current Riverside County employees only. Application Status How to confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application, log-in to www.GovernmentJobs.com , click on your name in the upper right corner, and click on “Applications & Status.” Sign Up for Job Alerts Go to www.RC-HR.com , click on “Careers,” click on “County Job Openings,” and click on “Subscribe to Job Alerts” icon. General Information If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at vdbeaird@rivco.org or (951) 955-9112. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires.

To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application.

Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service.

For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S.

Veteran's Administration.

For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s).

A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.

For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above.

For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Work Location and Telework In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments.

Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time.

Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require.

Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment.

Limited exceptions may apply.

Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements.

Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date.

Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).

A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance.

Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration.

Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume.

Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted.

Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants.

A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting.

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BENEFIT PROGRAM: SEI MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans. Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here . MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT : County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent. Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent. Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024. A new member is defined as any of the following: A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members". Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation. Note: This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981, Option 2. If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual): 0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days) 4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days) 10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days) Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours. SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual. HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance). BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase. DISABILITY: Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period. Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay. POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding. OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT : County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
• A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

This summary is for general information purposes only.

Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981, Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you.

CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law.

The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change.

If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage.

Premiums are paid by the County.

Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy.

SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits.

The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period.

Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month.

There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active.

Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.

Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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