SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER - HARBOR

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Friday, June 6, 2025, through 4:30 pm, Friday, June 20, 2025.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, manages the development and execution of multiple projects and programs involving a high degree of technical, functional, and organizational complexity; supervises the administration and execution of planning, design, review, bidding and quality control of multiple projects and/or programs; oversees and monitors construction activities for such projects and/or programs; performs complex economic analyses to determine project feasibility; prepares Requests for Proposals and Statements of Qualifications for hiring outside consultants and administers and participates in the consultant selection process; prepares and/or supervises the development of project scopes, budgets, schedules, preliminary study development, cost estimates, and contract documents; administers consultant contracts; assures design work meets the project requirements; actively monitors the progress of projects; reviews, validates, and recommends corrective measures for consultant invoices and contract amendments; builds and supervises an interdisciplinary team both under his/her direct report and matrix staff from other disciplines; supervises program management staff including issuing work assignments, providing direction and performance management; and performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Registration as a professional Civil Engineer in California (proof required) *.

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Ten or more years of increasingly responsible experience in project engineering, including two years of supervisory experience over project teams or engineering staff and including experience demonstrating direct responsibility for leading and managing at least three large, complex civil infrastructure projects or programs.

This qualifying experience must have been gained after graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Civil Engineering or closely related engineering field (proof required) * OR after passing the E.I.T. examination in the field of Civil Engineering (proof required) *. If proof of a degree or E.I.T. is not submitted, the qualifying time will be counted after the acquired date of the Professional Civil Engineer registration (proof required) *.

Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California will be required prior to passing probation.

If an applicant has a question regarding the licensing process, please contact the California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors at 1-866-780-5370. The web address is https://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/

A valid motor vehicle operator’s license and a current DMV driving record must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of selection.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proof submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, project management software, and project scheduling applications.

Willingness to work an irregular schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) by Program Management Institute. (PMI); LEED-AP Certification (preferably in “Building Design + Construction”) by the US Green Building Council (USGBC); Envision Sustainability Professional Certification (ENV SP) by Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI); Demonstrated experience in managing municipal/public works capital improvement projects/programs, including buildings, streets, railroads, water systems, sewers and storm drains; Demonstrated experience in project management and engineering, including design, construction and/or operations are desirable for some positions.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying

Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran’s Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications with applications received by June 20, 2025, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.

If you have not received notification within two weeks after close filing, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

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.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562)570-6638.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 6/20/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

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