The City of Monrovia invites your application for the position of…

PROJECT MANAGER PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT The City of Monrovia is engaged in an exciting process of renewal to enhance its position as one of the premier municipalities in the nation. We are looking for a unique and special individual to join our team as a Project Manager in the Public Services Department. The ideal candidate we are looking for is anything but ordinary – in fact, we are looking for the extraordinary! Ask yourself this... Does the idea of changing the world that is Monrovia for the better intrigue you? Do you have a passion for excellence, a commitment to best practices, and a desire to join a fast-paced and dynamic full-service organization? Are you a highly energetic, motivated, creative, outside-the-box thinker who gets excited at the thought of continual improvement? Do you want to be a part of a flexible, innovative, and results-oriented organization? Are you someone who strives for excellence and desires to be part of a team looking to create an enduringly great municipal organization? Are you willing to put the greatness of the Monrovia organization ahead of your own personal ambitions? Are you someone who believes in treating people the right way and doing things the right way and doing the right thing right all the time? If you answered YES to the questions above, then you will want to consider this outstanding professional opportunity to work for the City of Monrovia! THE CITY OF MONROVIA Located 20 miles northeast of Los Angeles and nestled at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, Monrovia is home to nearly 40,000 active and engaged residents who enjoy a premier quality of life in a dynamic City that blends small-town charm with big-city amenities. Monrovia’s California heritage can be seen in its tree-lined streets, historic buildings, and awardwinning downtown, all of which is balanced by a vibrant high-tech / manufacturing economy, outstanding recreational options, superb schools, tremendous shopping / dining selections, excellent health care facilities, and first-class cultural opportunities. These factors all combine to make Monrovia an extraordinary place.

415 South Ivy Avenue ▪ Monrovia, CA 91016-2888 Office: (626) 932-5500 ▪ Facsimile: (626) 932-5560 ▪ http://www.cityofmonrovia.org

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THE CITY ORGANIZATION Monrovia is a general-law city operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The five-member City Council appoints the City Manager, who is responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the overall City organization. The City Manager leads a full-time staff of 240 employees and a part-time staff of 150 employees while administering a Fiscal Year 2015/16 Budget of $65 million. Monrovia is a full-service municipality that coordinates its operations through six departments, including the City Manager’s Office, Administrative Services Department, Public Services Department, Community Development Department, Police Department, and Fire Department. Unique among California cities its size, Monrovia also operates its own water system and library operation. The City organization has recently been engaged in an exciting initiative of renewal, and the evolving culture of the Monrovia organization has been described as entrepreneurial, collaborative, team-based, visionary, service-minded, and committed to civic engagement. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT The Public Services Department consists of three divisions: Community Services, Public Works and Water Production. The Public Services Department has 60 full-time employees and an operating budget of $20.2 Million. The Public Services Department is responsible for environmental programs compliance, water production, delivery and conservation and regulatory compliance, engineering, grants, contract administration, streets, sewers, storm drains, parks, trees and open space, recreation and leisure services and the Library. THE POSITION The City of Monrovia is looking for a special individual to serve as a Project Manager in the Public Services Department. The position will appeal to individuals who are inspired by the challenges and opportunities presented in working with an engaged and active community. The Project Manager will report to the Public Works Division Manager. Individuals who are committed to serving with humility, and who can demonstrate high emotional intelligence, will be successful in the role. Competitive candidates will have a hunger to continually search out for better ways of doing things and should also be able to demonstrate loyalty to the organization and community. The selected individuals will also need to be smart, creative, independent workers, and intuitive thinkers and decision makers. The Project Manager will play a critical role in the Monrovia Renewal. Monrovia Renewal is the largest Public Works project in the City’s history and will make citywide repairs where they are most needed to our water and sewer pipelines, water facilities, streets, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters. These repairs and improvements are estimated to take 4-5 years to complete and cost $51.7 million. This position will analyze, supervise, and coordinate Public Works capital improvement projects; represent the City and serve as a liaison with architects, engineers, contractors, city departments and community groups. He/she will be working on special assignments that will include: •

Develop RFPs and Competitive Procurements in adherence to California Public Contracts Code and City Purchasing Policy

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Develop CIP Budgets and Needs Assessments and manage Project Budgets and Expenditures Take lead in working with the architects, engineers and contractors in the repair and construction of public spaces including but not limited to: Roads, Water, Sewer, and Facilities Manage contracts with architects, engineers, and contractors; complying with local, state, and federal regulations Manage Grant Funds and associated projects Support and promote excellent customer service to all internal and external customers

QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the qualifications would be: BA/BS in Public Administration, Business Administration, Construction/Project Management or related field and five (5) years of experience in project management. MA/MS desirable.

Knowledge of State and Federal Funding Procedures is highly desirable. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE Possession of a valid Class C Driver’s License and a good driving record SELECTION PROCEDURE Those candidates whose training and experience best meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in an oral interview. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The salary range for the Project Manager is $84,873 – $113,738 per year. Additionally, the City provides a generous benefit package, including:


Retirement CalPERS 2.7% @ 55 (classic members) or CalPERS 2% @ 62 (new members). The employee pays the full employee portion of the retirement contribution, and the City does not participate in Social Security.




Health, Welfare, & Savings Cafeteria benefit allowance of $800 / month for use towards enrolling in any of the City offered health, dental, and vision plans. Any employee that wishes to cash out their cafeteria allowance shall receive 25% of the allowance as taxable income or deferred compensation.




Long Term Disability 60% of base salary for 2 years if not fully disabled; to age 65 if fully disabled




Short Term Disability 60% of base salary for a maximum of $1,250 per week

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Vacation Leave 80 hours of annual vacation accrual, increasing up to 160 hours based on years of service




Sick Leave Accrued at eight hours per month, with a maximum accrual of 960 hours




Tuition Reimbursement Tuition reimbursement is available upon completion of probationary period. Tuition is reimbursed based on California State University rates. An additional $50 per semester is reimbursed for the cost of books.




Membership to the YMCA As part of the City’s commitment to work-life balance, the City provides a fully-paid membership for each employee to the YMCA.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL PROCESS Application materials can be accessed on the Human Resources page on the City’s website at: http://www.cityofmonrovia.org Submission of resumes and cover letters are highly recommended to supplement your application. Applications must be submitted by: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 no later than 6:00 p.m. Questions regarding this recruitment can be directed to:


Aaron Yep, Human Resources Assistant o Telephone: (626) 932-5516 o E-mail: [email protected]

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Project Manager Recruitment Timeline The recruitment timeline for the Project Manager position is scheduled to occur as follows: APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Application Deadline 2. Selected Candidates Contacted Regarding Interview Date / Time 3. Preliminary Interviews 4. Finalist Interviews 5. Candidate Selection Notification 6. Start Date

DATE / TIMEFRAME* June 07, 2016 June 09,2016 June 14, 2016 June 20, 2016 June 21, 2016 July 11, 2016

* Applications will be accepted through June 07, 2016 however, the recruitment may close at any time with or without notice depending on the number and quality of applicants received. The dates listed above are subject to change.