Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project ManagerHelp shape Hesperia, where rural charm meets opportunity! Join the City of Hesperia's Engineering Department as an Assistant Project Manager and be part of a team driven by service, integrity, innovation, and efficiency. Help us create a safe, thriving community while experiencing true Hometown Hospitality.Examples of DutiesThe Assistant Project Manager, assigned to Development Services, is a Non-Represented, Professional/Supervisory Classification. This position is responsible for performing activities in the areas of development services, engineering, public works projects and capital improvement projects. Incumbents work with a great deal of independence and must demonstrate a great deal of sensitivity and sound judgment in performing their functions. To view the full job description, please view the Assistant Project Manager job description.Typical QualificationsEducation and/or Experience: Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for an Assistant Project Manager. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience which involves project management with responsibility from conception to completion including one (1) year of direct work experience within local governmental agency; a Bachelor's degree in project or construction management, public administration, engineering, business or a closely related field; and a High School diploma or GED. License/Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class "C" California driver's license.BenefitsStandard Employment Benefits: • Prior Public Service—CalPERS Formula 2.7% @ 55 (Employee contributes 8% (employee cost) and 1% (cost sharing) of annual salary) • CalPERS Pension Reform Formula 2% @ 62 (Employee contributes 7.75% (normal cost) of annual salary) • Health Benefits – up to $1,750 per month toward medical, dental and vision insurance • City Paid o Employee Only Premium for Dental Insurance o Employee Only Premium for Vision Insurance • Vacation (80 hours accrued during first year) • 13 holidays • Sick leave (96 hours per year) • Employee Assistance Program available • 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Program available • IRS 125 Plan Flexible Spending Accounts available • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance participation required • Adjusted Workweek Schedule participation required • The City does not participate in the Social Security program, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare Contribution Non-Represented Additional Benefits: • Tuition Reimbursement Program (Up to $3,000 per fiscal year available for eligible employees; $4,000 per fiscal year for employees with five consecutive years of employment) • Life Insurance - Non-Represented Employees (One (1) times annual salary) Professional/Supervisory Classifications • 55 Hours Administrative Leave per fiscal year • 2% City Contribution into 401 (a) Deferred Compensation Plan