Facilities Project Manager

Job Description:

Facilities Project Manager

Description

Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 17TH.

The Nevada County is looking for a dynamic, multifaceted Project Manager for our Facilities Department! Our Project Manager handles the County's facility capital and maintenance improvement projects; coordinates the major renovation and replacement of present facilities; site selection, development, space needs studies, design criteria, architectural services and construction management.

Must be knowledgeable in construction management, cost projections, construction cost accounting, project planning techniques such as CPM (Construction Project Management), design criteria for government buildings, space utilization, development of CAD drawings, architectural plans and specifications, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements, lead and asbestos mitigation, and public project bidding.
Typical duties include the following:

• Knowledge of Local and state contract and procurement regulations, procedures and practices
• Understanding Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association requirements, Cal OSHA, ADA, health and other codes normally applied to construction projects
• Blueprints, schematics, architectural details, sections and other drafting techniques
• Analyzes County facilities and recommends capital improvement projects
• Assists in the selection/supervision of architects and design consultants and the selection and qualification of bidders
• Prepares or coordinates preparation of plans, specifications, construction documents, instructions to bidders and project addenda for capital projects
• Reviews department requests for additional space and recommends solutions
• Review and respond to correspondence and other forms of communication sent by a wide variety of individuals.

Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, strives to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes personal contributions and growth!

We are an equal opportunity employer. The position is fully-benefited. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package which is valued at 50% of your pay (meaning, consider the value of your benefits as half again what your pay is). The compensation package includes:

• CalPERS retirement plan, a defined benefit plan,
• Medical-several choices of HMO and PPO plans
• Dental-a “best in the business” dental plan which offers a generous per-year maximum
• Vision-includes annual eye exams and a generous annual frame allowance
• Life Insurance-equal to $50,000 with an option to purchase additional, supplementary life insurance at group rates to you
• Flexible Spending Account-set aside, on a pre-tax basis, up to the IRS maximum for eligible health related expenses

Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education.

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Education and Experience Required

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Technology from an accredited college or university;
OR
8 years of directly related experience in at least one of the disciplines normally used in construction or remodel of commercial buildings such as those found in the county inventory.
Experience (in addition to the above):
A minimum of five (5) years experience as a construction project manager on projects similar to those of county buildings.

Benefits Guide

The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

www.nevadacountyca.gov

Closing Date/Time: 2/11/2025 12:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$99,975.60 - $122,049.60 Annually