TLMA Regional Office Manager - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
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The County of Riverside's Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) has a vacancy for a TLMA Regional Office Manager assigned to the Aviation Division that will be stationed in Hemet or Riverside, dependent on candidate preference.
The TLMA Regional Office Manager will p lan, organize, direct, and coordinate the multi-functional operation of a TLMA regional office as well as help develop the airports through bringing in new business. Additional responsibilities will include providing administrative supervision to professional, paraprofessional, technical, and clerical staff engaged in the day to day operations of County airports which will include the issuance of permits (transportation/encroachment, planning, building), fee collection, field inspections (building, road construction, road conditions), code enforcement, and plan review and approval (building, grading, landscape, street improvement) . The TLMA Regional Office Manager will also w ork directly with and serve as a contact point for the designated area County Supervisors and staff to resolve issues identified as well as provide leadership for the combined Agency personnel in the regional offices.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and experience:
- Understanding of the aviation industry, including regulations and trends.
- Knowledge of different types of airport operations, and aviation services.
- Strong networking skills to build relationships with aviation businesses, industry professionals, and relevant stakeholders.
- Research skills to identify potential aviation businesses that align with the goals of County airports.
- Analytical skills to assess market trends, competitor activities, and opportunities for collaboration.
- Negotiation skills to reach mutually beneficial agreements and partnerships.
- Ability to create compelling presentations and proposals to showcase the value proposition for aviation businesses.
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills to address challenges and find innovative solutions.
- Adaptability to changing circumstances and the ability to pivot strategies as needed.
- Understanding of financial concepts related to aviation businesses, such as revenue models, cost structures, and return on investment.
- Awareness of aviation regulations and compliance requirements to ensure that partnerships adhere to County and industry standards.
- Genuine enthusiasm and passion for aviation, which can be conveyed to potential partners.
- Knowledge of FAA Airport Compliance Manual 5190.6b and FAA Grant Assurances.
- Experience with real estate contracts, property management, and facilities management as well as tenant compliance.
- Experience enforcing County Rules & Regulations for use of County Airports and coordinates usage of Airport property.
- Experience participating in the budget processes, preparing necessary reports and correspondence.
- Excellent planning, organization and written communication skills.
- Coordinating special events, filming and drone usage on Airport properties.
Meet The Team!
The County of Riverside Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for multiple county departments, as well as a few distinct TLMA divisions/departments. The departments include: the Transportation, Planning, Building and Safety, and Code Enforcement Departments, the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC), the Aviation Division, and TLMA Agency Administration. The portfolio's departments are focused on infrastructure, facilities, and critical services, which are essential to the quality of life, safety, well-being, and public health of Riverside County residents.
Riverside County manages five airports through our Aviation department: French Valley Airport, Hemet Ryan Airport, Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, Blythe Airport and Chiriaco Summit Airport.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the multi-functional operation of a TLMA regional office partnering closely with TLMA divisions and departments, as well as other County departments involved in the development process.
• Serve as an Agency liaison to the community at large, private industry, and other government agencies in the appropriate program areas.
• Provide management oversight to professional, paraprofessional, technical, and clerical staff engaged in: the issuance of permits (transportation/encroachment, planning, building), fee collection, field inspections (building, road construction, road conditions), code enforcement, plan review and approval (building, grading, landscape, street improvement) and other TLMA-related activities.
• Work directly with and serves as a contact point for the Board of Supervisors and/or TLMA Agency Program Administrators (Ombudsman) to resolve issues identified by the Board; provide leadership for Agency personnel in the assigned regional office.
• Identify and implement actions that accomplish the mission, improve the process and enhance customer satisfaction/service provision.
• Provide strong communication and coordination with all appropriate Agency and County department managers; evaluate development plans; provide information to the public.
• Compose or supervises the composition of conditions of approval.
• Coordinate and assign work for review and execution to subordinate staff based on evaluation of work load, specific technical qualifications and availability of personnel; review the work of staff and ensure uniformity to Agency standards; advise and instruct staff on the interpretation of Agency directives, policies and procedures; develop and implement training and other programs to ensure staff are executing work aligned with Agency requirements.
• Participate in the selection of new employees; evaluate the work performance of staff and prepare performance evaluations.
• Perform field inspections of unusual or sensitive cases; investigate and resolve difficult operational problems.
• Participate in the preparation and review of County regulatory ordinances in the appropriate area of specialization; provide information to the public.
• Represent the Agency at a variety of public meetings and hearings (including the Board of Supervisors), seminars, conferences, and workshops; conduct and/or oversee special studies.
• Participate in the Agency budget process; prepare necessary reports and correspondence.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:Graduation from a recognized college with a Bachelor's degree preferably in Civil Engineering, Planning, Public/Business Administration or a closely-related field.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
***Please Note: If using educational units to qualify, proof of educational units completed is required by the closing deadline. Applications without proof of degree/educational units completed will not be considered. Please see "Supplemental Information" below for guidelines.***
Experience: Three years of experience functioning in a managerial, supervisory, lead, or administrative capacity within a public works or land management department or organization, of which two years must have included responsibility for providing management or technical supervision of staff engaged in activities in one of the following areas: building and safety, land use planning/development, code enforcement, or transportation.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university in business/public administration, civil engineering, planning, or a related field may substitute for one year of the non-specialized experience.
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
Knowledge of: Core elements of supervision; personnel management; managerial team building; office practices including computer functions/applications; principles and methods of evaluating programs and operations; federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures relating to transportation and land management functions; applicable governmental processes; core elements relating to building and safety, land use planning/development and transportation; applicable regional needs relating to transportation and land management; the geographical area which the regional office serves.
Ability to: Plan, organize and supervise the work of professional, technical and clerical support staff of a multi-functional regional office; provide independent leadership and high customer satisfaction; creatively formulate solutions within established policies; communicate effectively within a large agency and with a wide range of outside parties; analyze and resolve problems, consolidate independent functioning departments into one efficient and effective regional office; maintain effective working relationships with staff; prepare timely, concise and clear reports; deal tactfully and persuasively with others in controversial situations; speak effectively; explain policies and procedures on a variety of issues relating to the operations of a regional office.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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.
Education/Required Documents Guidelines:Upload a copy of any official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. 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).
What's Next?This is a continuous posting. This position will remain posted until filled and applications will be reviewed in the order received. For earliest consideration, apply now.
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice
All referred candidates must be interviewed by the Department with priority established by the order of eligible list type in the following order:
Reasonable Accommodation
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/ .
General Information
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Alyssa Wallace at alyssawallace@rivco.org
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
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 INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
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.
401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.
ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108>108 or more months = 12.00 Hours
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.
-Annual Leave for Unrepresented Management Attorneys:
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information..
