Public Works Operations Manager

This is a County-wide promotional recruitment and is open to current Solano County employees only.

The Public Works Operations Manager plans, organizes, and directs the operations of the functions and activities of the Operations Division, and serves as a member of the department's management team. 

This is a single position class managing the construction, repair and maintenance of County roads, bridges and flood control facilities.  The incumbent is also responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy construction equipment and the installation and maintenance of traffic signs and markings. 

The current vacancy exists in the Department of Resource Management for a regular full-time position.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible road maintenance and construction experience that includes considerable supervision, budgeting and planning experience;

AND

Education/Training: Vocational technical training in road maintenance and construction;

AND

License: Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license is required;

AND

Other: Must be a current Solano County employee.

To view the job description for this position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15995

n Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2015 calendar year is $1,393.18 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. 

n Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.  

n Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.  

n Vacation is accrued at approximately 15 days per year for the first 10 years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. Effective July 1 of each year, employees are granted 80 hours of Administrative Leave.

n The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.  

n Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years.

To view the benefits for this position, please visit:

http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=18189

8/7/15 - Deadline to submit application and required documents.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a written and/or practical exam, an oral interview, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g. ADA Testing Accommodation Request) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the County's employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the of Human Resources’ office, and are due by the final filing deadline. Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.  

Questions can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Vocational technical training in road maintenance and construction is required. All candidates must submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed).  Candidates who fail to submit their transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement.   

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.  The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the document deadlines above.  Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.   

How to Submit Your Documents     

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person, by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email at recruitment@solanocounty.com.   When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Public Works Operations Manager) and the recruitment number (15-177030-C1). If submitting via email, please include the recruitment title and number in the subject.

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and whether they will continue in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.  

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements, must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://webstartadmin/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=6664.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.