County of Alameda

Program Manager, Detention Facilities (#2219)

Bargaining Unit: CEMU - Civil Engineer Mgmt (R30)
$67.95-$94.84 Hourly / $5,436.00-$7,587.20 BiWeekly /
$11,778.00-$16,438.93 Monthly / $141,336.00-$197,267.20 Yearly


DESCRIPTION
Under general direction, to manage the capital project planning, development, design, and construction of detention facilities and related health care clinics, directing the work of County personnel and contractors and consultants, and to perform other related duties.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This single-position classification is located in the General Services Agency.  The position reports to the Deputy Director, GSA-Capital Programs, and is the primary manager responsible for the development of Capital construction and improvement to the County detention facilities. The incumbent is responsible for managing and controlling the planning, design, construction, and cost of these facilities using County engineering and architectural personnel and other consultants and contractors. This Program Manager, Detention Facilities is distinguished from the next lower classification of Senior Project Manager in that the former has supervisory responsibility.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification.  However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level.  Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

  1. Oversees the development of capital construction related activities in the detention facilities, including the County detention facilities (e.g., Santa Rita Jail and Juvenile Justice Center) and related health care clinics in the County to assure compliance with statutory mandates. Creates, with assistance as needed from consultants and staff, a plan for the projects needed to bring the County into compliance.
  2. Develops the scope of individual and /or subsidiary projects as needed to support the execution of capital construction projects.
  3. Oversees and directs staff to manage and control the overall Capital construction of detention facilities projects. Processes and manages contracts for professional engineering and architectural consulting services, construction, equipment, and supplies.
  4. Coordinates and develops detention facility construction projects, procedures, and guidelines with other County departments and with outside agencies.
  5. Ensures that energy conservation measures and the County Green Building Ordinance are included in the design of projects; estimates project costs and payback periods and return on investment.
  6. Develops, monitors, and reviews budgets and reports workload summaries.
  7. Develops, revises, and implements guidelines and work standards in conjunction with other managers and lead staff, and in alignment with relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.
  8. Monitors, reviews, and reports the status of applicable statutes, legislation, and codes and their impact on the projects.
  9. Coordinates the efforts of staff and consultants and acts to resolve problems that may arise in handling complex projects.
  10. Prepares and delivers presentations before the Board of Supervisors; meets and confers with Agency heads and County staff regarding the projects; represents the Agency on project matters in discussions/meetings with Federal, State, regional, local entities, and the public; reports regularly to the Deputy Director, Capital Programs on the status of projects.
  11. Conducts hiring interviews; oversees training of new staff; evaluates performance and actively promotes staff development. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field. 

AND
Experience:

The equivalent of five (5) years of full-time experience in capital project design, construction, and development, with primary responsibility for project management. Experience must include two (2) years of oversight of consultants’ work and supervision of other project managers and experience with large complex capital projects; management of the OSHPD process is highly desirable.  Public sector experience is desired.

License

Possession of a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's license is required.

Special Requirement

Must be able to obtain and maintain site security clearance. 

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

  • Principles and practices of project development, cost estimating, and scheduling.
  • Principles and techniques of building construction and renovation/modification.
  • Building, electrical, and mechanical laws, codes, and standards.
  • Basic budgeting principles and practices.
  • Construction project management and contract administration principles, methods, tools, and techniques. 
  • Alternate project delivery methods, including Design/Build.
  • Green building concepts.
Ability to:

  • Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of professional and para-professional staff.
  • Develop and implement a variety of projects to meet County goals and objectives.
  • Analyze, interpret, and apply laws, rules, codes, and regulations related to building construction projects.
  • Research various proposals, evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations within agreed upon guidelines.
  • Prepare, negotiate, and implement Architectural and Engineering services and construction contracts.
  • Communicate orally and in writing.
  • Coordinate with personnel at all organizational levels and make public presentations.
  • Prepare clear and effective correspondence, reports, and informational materials. 


CLASS SPEC HISTORY
SG:po 4/10/07
Newspecs:  2219
CSC Date:    6/20/2007
RE:cs  Revised 8/1/13
CSC Date:  8/21/13
RE:sa Revised/Retitled 01/13/2023
Old Title: Medical Facilities Development Program Manager
CSC Date: 01/25/2023
DR:saa Revised 08/31/2023
CSC Date:09/06/2023



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