Program Coordinator-Public Works Transportation

Are you looking to be a part of a progressive organization that is responsible for preserving, enhancing, and promoting quality of life and public safety through the responsible development of reliable and sustainable infrastructure and services? Enjoy an exciting and rewarding career or advancement opportunity and development in the field of program management!
The County of San Diego is seeking qualified individuals and is currently accepting job applications for Program Coordinator - Public Works Transportation Option to fill two immediate vacancies in the Department of Public Works - Transportation Division: DPW Fleet Manager & Cleanup and Sanitation Program Coordinator. The eligible list may also be used to fill additional vacancies within the Department of Public works during the next six (6) months.
DPW Fleet Manager
The future incumbent will be responsible for acquisition, disposal, and operational support of a diverse fleet with approximately 500 units. The fleet includes vehicles in Classes 1 (SUVs and Pickups) through 8 (tractors and straight trucks), equipment and implement trailers, off-road construction equipment, aircraft firefighting equipment, and road and sewer system maintenance equipment.
Key duties for this position:

• Maintains a rate system to facilitate budgeting and distribution of equipment operational costs among the department's vehicle users
• Manages budget and spending for six Internal Service Funds, with a total of approximately $40 million in assets
• Plans and implements the Fleet’s sustainability plan to reduce greenhouse gases and encourage use of electrified vehicles
• Develops and executes an annual acquisition budget of approximately $6 million
• Monitors compliance with existing and proposed laws, rules, and regulations impacting fleet operations, and advises management on current and potential financial and operational impacts
• Coordinates with the County's Department of General Services, Fleet Management Division for maintenance and repair of the fleet

Cleanup and Sanitation Program Coordinator
The future incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the department’s encampment abatement program tasked with specialized cleanup of trash and debris associated with homelessness at DPW facilities.
Key duties for this position:

• Leads as needed special projects related to encampments at DPW facilities
• Administers the cleanup contract and supports encampment abatement activities at all DPW maintained facilities
• Ensures compliance with existing and proposed laws, rules, regulations, and County policies when working with homeless encampments
• Coordinates with DPW road crews, Department of Parks and Recreation, and other agencies including Caltrans on encampment related facility impacts that cross jurisdictions
• Collaborates with the County’s Office of Homeless Solutions and Sheriff’s Department on complex issues related to homelessness and advises management on operational and political impacts

Selection interview Dates

• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date
• Job Offer and Background Process begins in June 2023. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications

The job description for Program Coordinator can be viewed here.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

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