Education: Any combination of educational course work and training, including on-the-job training that would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities stated herein.
Experience: Any combination of paid experience that would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and ability stated herein. Normally, three years of increasingly responsible project management experience in commercial, institutional, or industrial design and construction projects; or two years of experience equivalent to the level of an Assistant Project Specialist with the County.
Required Qualification: Possession of a specialized certification as required for work assignment. Environmental Protection Agency approved accreditation as an asbestos inspector and management planner for work assignment related to hazardous material.
Desirable Qualifications: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Architect or Engineer issued by the State of California, or possession of specialized certification in a specialty area or areas such as construction or project management. Graduation from an accredited school of engineering, architecture, or construction management is also desirable.
Desirable Experience: Operation and use of computer aided design and drafting (CADD) application programs and project management experience with Sonoma County. Experience in business administration, business writing and accounting is also desirable.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Knowledge of: the modern principles related to building and facility design, construction, and long term maintenance; laws ordinances and codes related to design and construction; laws, ordinances, codes, principles, and techniques relative to hazardous materials management programs and other such specialized facility maintenance programs where so assigned; construction methods and materials and their application to design; project management techniques relating to construction projects; public contract code and other laws relative to public sector construction; and contract administration.
Ability to: read and correctly interpret complex plans and specifications; work productively and cooperatively with people in groups and individually; manage projects involving the work of engineers, architects, contractors and others engaged in the programming, planning, and construction of projects; implement and perform duties and responsibilities relative to specialized programs where so assigned; communicate both orally and in writing at a level commensurate with successful job performance; use computers and programs including word processing, spreadsheets, and project management applications; develop and prepare construction and contract documents; manage several projects concurrently; make mathematical calculations; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; and write concise specifications.