Transportation Project Coordinator (Part-time/Extra Help)

About the Opportunity

ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Part Time Transportation Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Construction Engineering Division in reviewing contract documents for local, state, and federal compliance, reviewing project plans and specifications to ensure a project is biddable and constructable, perform field reviews as required, observe and inspect work being performed on job sites, and help support upper management in implementing new or revised standards and operating procedures.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: Public Works is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and public service orientated Part Time Transportation Project Coordinator. The Part Time Transportation Project Coordinator is responsible for providing project support in the design, preconstruction, and construction phases of a project within the Construction Engineering Division. The ideal candidate is an experienced public works professional with exceptional technical, communication, and time management skills. The Part Time Transportation Coordinator will also support upper management in establishing or modifying current standards and operating procedures.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:The Department of Public Works supports the Board of Supervisors’ goals and priorities of enhancing community infrastructure and efficient delivery of public services. Public Works achieves this through its six major operating divisions of Administration, Engineering, Survey, Development Services, Heavy Equipment Shop and Operations/Roads. The Department strives to be the leading Public Works Department through innovative stewardship of infrastructure and environment.

Part-time extra-help is a provisional classification where permanent status may not be obtained. This position is subject to overtime, standby, shift, and callback assignments and will perform related duties as assigned. This position is non-benefited except for participation in a 401a program with Nationwide. The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/under the "Disability" tab.

Typical Tasks

Typical Tasks:

• Review construction plans, specifications, and provide comments and feedback as necessary;
• Project coordination between Public Works design, construction, and consultants;
• Represent the department at technical meetings;
• Attend preconstruction meetings;
• Review contractor submittal;
• Provide construction support;
• Perform related duties as maybe required.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business or Public Administration, Construction Management, or related field. Progressively responsible experience may be substituted for education requirement on a year-for-year basis; AND
• Five (5) years of full time, professional civil engineering, construction administration, traffic planning, or related field.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:

• May be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening may focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the “Duties” section of the online application.

• Currently working as a contract employee for the Public Works Department performing duties listed above.

Application and Selection Procedures

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline: 05/29/2025 Oral Examination: Tentatively week of 06/09/2025 Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County. GENERAL INFORMATION Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation. Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions.
Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available athttp://myclubwellness.org Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.

Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary.

Closing Date/Time: 5/29/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Stanislaus County

• (209) 525-6341

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