Flood Control Contracts Analyst I/II - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
The Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented individual to join our Contract Services Section as a Flood Control Contracts Analyst I/II.
The selected candidate will be primarily responsible for the preparation, review, and administration of contracts and agreements. The Flood Control Contracts Analyst I/II will also read and interpret engineering drawings, right of way plats, and insurance related documents.
The ideal candidate must possess the following skills/experience:
- Knowledge of basic contracting principles and experience with writing, reviewing, and editing business documents including contracts, agreements, project scopes and related correspondence.
- Strong writing skills and an understanding of contracting terms.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe/Bluebeam PDF and the ability to use Outlook, the Internet, and database software required.
- Experience in the land development, real estate, construction, or a related field a plus.
- Ability to negotiate with other public agencies and attorneys to reach agreement on terms is strongly desired.
The Flood Control Contracts Analyst I is distinguished from the Flood Control Contracts Analyst II in that the latter is the journey level in the professional Flood Control Contracts Analyst series. The Flood Control Contracts Analyst I is further distinguished from the Flood Control Contracts Analyst II in that the latter performs duties requiring greater technical knowledge with minimal supervision or guidance.
The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and is based on candidate qualifications.
The Flood Control Contracts Analyst I is a natural progression underfill for the Flood Control Contracts Analyst II. Incumbents are eligible to promote to the Flood Control Contracts Analyst II upon successful completion of their probationary period, which would include a satisfactory performance evaluation and any additional qualification requirements.
Meet the Team!
Flood Control
The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides for the control and conservation of flood and storm waters and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life and property from damage within its boundaries.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
FLOOD CONTROL CONTRACTS ANALYST I($61,896.02 - $80,928.16 Annually)
• Assist in preparing multi-party contracts for development of flood control infrastructure; assist negotiating contracts and terms and conditions with public agencies or quasi-public agencies roles (e.g. environmental analysis, real estate acquisitions, construction, funding, maintenance); assist in preparing license agreements granting rights to public and private entities establishing rights-of-way, all under close supervision.
• Assist in the review of contracts prepared by other agencies and identify recommendations to amend contract terms and conditions to reduce the County/Department's risk and liability, and review with supervisor to determine whether or not the recommendations are justifiable, based on project objectives and priorities.
• Assist in researching and drafting recommendations to revise department policies and procedures on processing Flood Control and Water Conversation District contracts ensuring compliance based on mandated County, state, and federal, regulations, ordinances, and laws.
• Assist in reviewing documents verifying title (e.g. preliminary title report) and signatory authority (e.g. corporate articles) of the service providers, developers, and other private parties entering into a contract with the County; review required items of developers (e.g. bond acceptance, insurances, contractor licenses, etc.) prior to commencing construction on multi-party projects.
• Participate in contract site visits to obtain an understanding of the project, gather data, and validate required information in order to prepare contracts and make administrative and operational decisions on flood control projects.
• Assist with researching funding programs provided by the state, federal, or other grant resources for funding of flood control projects; assist with grant applications, writing grant proposals, and monitoring grant implementation for budgetary and operating compliance to grant stipulations.
FLOOD CONTROL CONTRACTS ANALYST II($66,400.05 - $86,785.62 Annually)
• Prepare multi-party contracts to develop flood control infrastructure; evaluate proposals and negotiate contracts and terms and conditions with public agencies or quasi-public agencies (e.g. environmental analysis, real estate acquisitions, construction, funding, maintenance); prepare license agreements granting rights to public and private entities establishing rights-of-way, in coordination with County Counsel and after consulting with a supervisor.
• Represent the County/Department when meeting with public and/or private agencies, contractors, and service providers and ensure contracts and grants satisfy all legal and liability considerations; review contracts prepared by other agencies and recommend amendments to contract terms and conditions to reduce the County/Department's risk and liability; provide technical assistance to contract agencies and County departments.
• Research and draft recommendations to revise department contract policies and procedures based on mandated County, state, and federal regulations, ordinances, and laws.
• Review documents verifying title (e.g. preliminary title report) and signatory authority (e.g. corporate articles) of the service providers, developers, and other private parties entering into a contract with the County; review required items of developers (e.g. bond acceptance, insurances, contractor licenses, etc.) prior to commencing construction on multi-party projects.
• Coordinate and participate in contract site visits; conduct research on project location and validate required information in order to prepare contracts and make administrative and operational decisions on flood control projects.
• Enforce the maintenance of current valid business licenses and sufficient insurance coverage from developers, services providers, and contractors during the term of their contracts .
• Assist in the preparation and review of Board Agenda Items, exhibits and related documents in support of Flood Control and Water Conservation District contracts for the Board of Supervisors' approval; assist with preparation of analytical reports, correspondences, and memoranda's for distribution and delivery to management.
• Assist with competing for or soliciting for funding programs provided by the state, federal, or other grant sources for funding of flood control projects; assist with writing grant proposals and applications; assist with monitoring grant implementation for budgetary and operating compliance to grant stipulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
FLOOD CONTROL CONTRACTS ANALYST I ( $61,896.02 - $80,928.16 Annually)
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in urban and regional planning, environmental sciences, legal studies, business or public administration, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Additional professional or technical experience in a job-related field, which may include assisting in contract development and monitoring, performing legal research, and planning duties, may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)
Experience: One year professional experience, which included assisting in the contract writing and monitoring, assisting in the development of administrative procedures, or administrative analysis.
Knowledge of: Basic principles of organization, and public and business administration; basic principles and methods used in administrative analysis; basic methods of planning, coordinating, and implementing projects; basic principles of contract preparation and monitoring techniques; basic legal research methods.
Ability to: Read, understand, and apply contract language, terms and conditions, and legal documents; learn to interpret engineering designs, construction plans, and blueprints of flood control infrastructure; draw conclusions, formulate recommendations, and understand project consequences of recommendations; develop and write grant applications; interpret legislative and administrative mandates and regulations; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with various public and/or private agencies, contractors, and service providers; communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
FLOOD CONTROL CONTRACTS ANALYST II($66,400.05 - $86,785.62 Annually)
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in urban and regional planning, environmental sciences, legal studies, business or public administration, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)
Experience: Two years of professional experience preparing, processing, and negotiating state, federal, public, or private agency contracts, purchases of service contracts, reimbursement or funding contracts, and grant applications; or one year of professional level contracts experience as a County of Riverside Flood Control Contracts Analyst I.
Knowledge of: Basic principles of contract preparation, negotiation, and monitoring techniques; proper contract formatting, transcribing, reviewing, and editing methods; appropriate application of legal language to be used in contracts, terms and condition agreements, and other legal documents; general county, state, and federal government regulations, ordinances, and laws regarding contracted services; basic principles of grant proposal writing, application, and monitoring techniques; basic principles of organization, management, project funding and basic budgeting, and business and public administration.
Ability to: Read, understand, interpret, and apply contractual language to provisions of local, state, and federal legislation and regulations pertinent to contractual agreements for services; interpret engineering designs, construction plans, and blueprints of flood control infrastructures; efficiently and effectively communicate contract terms and conditions, license and developer contracts, and funding reimbursement contracts; analyze, evaluate, and advise on contracts proposing recommendations to limit risk, exposure and liability to the County; monitor contractors performance and compliance to ensure quality and completion of projects; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships various public and/or private agencies, contractors, and service providers.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required
Veterans' Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here ( Download PDF reader ).
What's Next?
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: ? http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .
Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted . Changes or alterations cannot be accepted . All applicants must submit a complete application by the close date of the recruitment . No late applications will be permitted .
Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.
Proof of Education
All applicants are required to provide a copy of their degree or transcripts as verification of the education listed on their resume/application . Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.