City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Verdes, Palos Rancho of City Deputy Director of Public Works Public of Director Deputy

Long- and Short-term Disability Insurance: The Compensation City pays entire premium on long-term disability Search Schedule The salary range for the Deputy Director of Public insurance at 66.6667% of monthly earnings to Works is $99,197 to $167,960. Appointment within Filing Deadline: ...... January 7, 2019 a maximum benefit of $10,000 per month, after the range will be dependent upon the qualifications inability to work due to injury or illness for more Preliminary Interviews: ...... January 22-24, 2019 of the selected candidate. The City of Rancho than 90 days. All employees participate in the Palos Verdes also offers the following benefits. Recommendation of Candidates: ...... January 28, 2019 State Short-Term Disability Insurance program. 9/80 Work Schedule: Full-time employees The annual premium is determined by the state Finalist Interview Process: ...... February 4, 2019 work 80 hours in 9 days and receive every and is based on an employee’s gross annual pay. other Friday off. City Hall is open Monday The premium is deducted from the employee’s pay. These dates have been confirmed, and it is recommended through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Employee Incentive Program: Employees that you plan your calendar accordingly. and on Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. are eligible to receive annual one-time Health Insurance: Medical (2 PPOs and 3 bonuses of up to 5% of their gross annual pay HMOs), dental (PPO and HMO), and vision in recognition of exemplary performance in coverage is provided. The city currently pays customer service, cost efficiencies, and revenue the entire premium for the employee and ½ the enhancements. Annual funding of the program dependent care premium. The city also provides is subject to the approval of the City Council. Awards an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all to individual employees are subject to the approval employees and immediate family members. of the City Manager and Department Director. The Recruitment Process To apply for this exciting career Retirement: Life Insurance: California PERS 2% @ 60 for City-paid policy (with AD&D) opportunity, please visit our website at: employees with continuing PERS employment and of 2 times annual salary, up to $350,000. 2% @ 62 for PEPRA/new PERS members. All Peckham & McKenney Vacation Leave: Annual accrual ranges from 80 employees pay the entire Employee Contribution, www.peckhamandmckenney.com to 160 hours, based upon full-time paid years of on a pre-tax basis. Final compensation is service in the private or public/government sector. Please do not hesitate to contact Bobbi determined by the three-year average option. Maximum accrual is limited to 2 times annual accrual Peckham or toll-free at (866) 912-1919, Upon early separation prior to vesting, employees hours. Additionally, employees will have the option if you have any questions regarding these may cash out or roll over into an IRS-eligible of being paid for up to 50% of accrued vacation positions or the recruitment process. investment vehicle, the employee’s portion of their leave with the approval of the City Manager. retirement contributions plus accrued interest. Sick Leave: Post-Retirement Health Savings Program: Up to 12 days per year. City maintains a mandatory retirement health Wellness Leave: Employees are eligible to earn 4.5 savings program to provide a post-retirement hours of paid wellness leave for 10 consecutive weeks of health benefit to employees. The city currently perfect attendance without using any sick leave time. contributes $62.28 per employee per pay period Holidays: Paid holidays include Memorial Day, (annually adjusted by CPI), and the employee Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving contributes 1% of their salary on a pre-tax basis to Day and the Friday following, the Winter a retirement health savings account administered Holiday Break (December 24 through January by a 3rd party provider. Participants can manage 1), and one floating holiday annually. their contributions among various offered funds. The retirement health savings account balance may then The city does not participate in Social Security, but be used for approved health-related expenses by the federal law requires that a mandatory 1.45% Medicare www.peckhamandmckenney.com employee upon retirement or separation from the city. contribution be deducted for each employee. The Community Departments within the city include Administration, Situated atop the hills and bluffs of the Palos Finance, Community Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County, the Development, Recreation & City of Rancho Palos Verdes is a contract city that Parks, and Public Works. A has maintained its low-tax, low density, semi- Deputy City Manager oversees rural environment. The city enjoys expansive the areas of Information Technology, Human Budget and CIP views of the Pacific Ocean and Los Angeles Resources, and Public Safety. Police and fire services development, oversight, basin. Residents enjoy 7.5 miles of Pacific are provided by Los Angeles County, and vendor and implementation. coastline, the 1,400-acre Palos Verdes Nature contracts are awarded for public facility and right-of- Assist the Director in the Preserve, and hundreds more acres of open space. way maintenance. The City Council contracts with establishment of goals, Located within the city’s 13.6 square miles are an outside law firm for City Attorney services and objectives, and priorities. a number of historic landmarks and points of issues franchise agreements to commercial providers The department has a FY interest, including Wayfarers Chapel designed by for solid waste, electric, water, and gas services. 2018/19 total general fund and the Point Vicente Lighthouse. budget of approximately The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is fortunate to The city’s Point Vicente Interpretative Center $6 million, and the Capital have a number of volunteer advisory committees offers spectacular whale-watching opportunities Improvement Program including the Emergency Preparedness Committee, from December through April, and the city hosts budget is $7.1 million. Finance Advisory Committee, Infrastructure a number of community events throughout the Management Advisory Committee (IMAC), Contract management of year. Rancho Palos Verdes is also home to Trump Preserve Advisory Committee, Traffic Safety a vast array of consulting National Golf Club and Terranea Resort. Committee (TSC), and the Planning Commission. contracts requiring timely monitoring and execution Residents of Rancho Palos Verdes are able to take of purchase orders, budget allocations, and contract The Public Works Department is responsible for advantage of excellent educational opportunities renewals. Oversees the development of consultant a wide variety of activities, including leadership in the area. The city is part of the Palos Verdes requests for proposal for professional and/or of the city’s infrastructure and environmental Peninsula Unified School District, which construction services and the advertising and bid programs, Capital Improvement Program (CIP), includes and Palos Verdes processes; evaluates proposals and recommends and the planning, development and maintenance High Schools, both of which are recognized project award; negotiates and administers contracts of public buildings, parks, trails, roads, traffic for their outstanding academic programs; and after award; ensures contractor compliance with signs and signals, striping, street trees, storm has Marymount California University, a private drains, and sanitary sewers. The department City standards and specifications, time and liberal arts institution and popular higher has 18 outstanding staff members in the areas budget estimates; analyzes and resolves complex education choice, located within the city. of Administration, Engineering, Maintenance, problems that may arise; and recommends Rancho Palos Verdes’ diverse and active and approves field changes as required. population of approximately 43,000 enjoys Ongoing implementation of TRAKiT permitting all the benefits of a bedroom community system software and requisite training within with a beautiful seaside location. the department and city organization. Work to achieve departmental goal of 90% on-line The Organization permitting. Monitor and process requests from Rancho Palos Verdes is a California General Law Community Development Department. City and has operated under a Council/Manager As the new Deputy Director achieves familiarity form of government since its incorporation in 1973. and success with these administrative projects Policy-making and legislative authority are vested and duties, additional responsibility over special in the City Council, which consists of five members and high profile City Council projects will come elected at large on a nonpartisan basis, including under the Deputy Director’s purview. The Deputy the City Council-designated Mayor and Mayor Director will also serve as Acting Director in the Pro Tem. Council members are elected to four-year absence of Mr. Sassoon. Ultimately, the Deputy staggered terms with two or three members elected Director will become involved in all other aspects every two years. The City Council is responsible Permitting and Resident Services. The department of the Public Works Department and make critical for making policy, passing ordinances, adopting also works extensively with citizen IMAC and decisions, as necessary, on the department’s behalf. the budget, appointing committees, and hiring TSC committees appointed by the City Council. the City Manager and contract City Attorney. The Deputy Director will serve as a liaison Recognizing the need for preventative maintenance for the department to other city departments, The City Manager is responsible for carrying out the and repairs to preserve city facilities and divisions, elected officials, the public, and outside policies and directives of the City Council, enforcing infrastructure as well as to increase services to the agencies; and participate in community events ordinances, and overseeing day-to-day operations. public, the City Council has conscientiously funded and workshops that provide public information The Rancho Palos Verdes City Manager is Douglas many ongoing and future capital projects. The regarding departmental programs, projects, and Willmore, who has served in this capacity since 2015. Public Works Department has been actively involved services. This position will also serve as staff support The city retains a staff of 70 authorized full- in projects relating to storm drain and drainage to the Infrastructure Management Advisory time employees and approximately 68 part-time improvements, water quality, beautification, street Committee and the Traffic Safety Committee. employees, primarily in the Recreation & Parks rehabilitation, parks and trailheads, city facilities, Mr. Sassoon is seeking a transparent and open team Department. Many city services are provided and sidewalk repair. is one of the player to join this high-performing department of by contracted outside agencies and vendors. most active landslides in California, and the city is continuing efforts to address this concern as well. professionals. The Deputy Director will directly oversee the department’s two Permit Technicians, Senior Administrative Analyst, and Administrative The Position Assistant. It is expected that the individual selected The Deputy Director is appointed will be sensitive to the needs of department staff; by and reports to the Director of supporting, developing, coaching and mentoring Public Works, Elias Sassoon, who staff; and respecting the unique perspectives of all. brings over 30 years’ experience in public works, project management, Candidates for this position must possess the and engineering. This is an equivalent to graduation from an accredited excellent career opportunity as Mr. four-year college or university with major Sassoon has a strong commitment coursework in civil engineering, construction to mentoring, coaching, and technology or management, business or public staff development. The Deputy administration, or a related field and four years Director will be initially of management and/or administrative experience responsible for administrative in civil engineering, municipal public works functions of the department, maintenance, or a related field. Registration as a including the following: Professional Engineer in California is desirable. The Community Departments within the city include Administration, Situated atop the hills and bluffs of the Palos Finance, Community Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County, the Development, Recreation & City of Rancho Palos Verdes is a contract city that Parks, and Public Works. A has maintained its low-tax, low density, semi- Deputy City Manager oversees rural environment. The city enjoys expansive the areas of Information Technology, Human Budget and CIP views of the Pacific Ocean and Los Angeles Resources, and Public Safety. Police and fire services development, oversight, basin. Residents enjoy 7.5 miles of Pacific are provided by Los Angeles County, and vendor and implementation. coastline, the 1,400-acre Palos Verdes Nature contracts are awarded for public facility and right-of- Assist the Director in the Preserve, and hundreds more acres of open space. way maintenance. The City Council contracts with establishment of goals, Located within the city’s 13.6 square miles are an outside law firm for City Attorney services and objectives, and priorities. a number of historic landmarks and points of issues franchise agreements to commercial providers The department has a FY interest, including Wayfarers Chapel designed by for solid waste, electric, water, and gas services. 2018/19 total general fund Lloyd Wright and the Point Vicente Lighthouse. budget of approximately The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is fortunate to The city’s Point Vicente Interpretative Center $6 million, and the Capital have a number of volunteer advisory committees offers spectacular whale-watching opportunities Improvement Program including the Emergency Preparedness Committee, from December through April, and the city hosts budget is $7.1 million. Finance Advisory Committee, Infrastructure a number of community events throughout the Management Advisory Committee (IMAC), Contract management of year. Rancho Palos Verdes is also home to Trump Preserve Advisory Committee, Traffic Safety a vast array of consulting National Golf Club and Terranea Resort. Committee (TSC), and the Planning Commission. contracts requiring timely monitoring and execution Residents of Rancho Palos Verdes are able to take of purchase orders, budget allocations, and contract The Public Works Department is responsible for advantage of excellent educational opportunities renewals. Oversees the development of consultant a wide variety of activities, including leadership in the area. The city is part of the Palos Verdes requests for proposal for professional and/or of the city’s infrastructure and environmental Peninsula Unified School District, which construction services and the advertising and bid programs, Capital Improvement Program (CIP), includes Palos Verdes Peninsula and Palos Verdes processes; evaluates proposals and recommends and the planning, development and maintenance High Schools, both of which are recognized project award; negotiates and administers contracts of public buildings, parks, trails, roads, traffic for their outstanding academic programs; and after award; ensures contractor compliance with signs and signals, striping, street trees, storm has Marymount California University, a private drains, and sanitary sewers. The department City standards and specifications, time and liberal arts institution and popular higher has 18 outstanding staff members in the areas budget estimates; analyzes and resolves complex education choice, located within the city. of Administration, Engineering, Maintenance, problems that may arise; and recommends Rancho Palos Verdes’ diverse and active and approves field changes as required. population of approximately 43,000 enjoys Ongoing implementation of TRAKiT permitting all the benefits of a bedroom community system software and requisite training within with a beautiful seaside location. the department and city organization. Work to achieve departmental goal of 90% on-line The Organization permitting. Monitor and process requests from Rancho Palos Verdes is a California General Law Community Development Department. City and has operated under a Council/Manager As the new Deputy Director achieves familiarity form of government since its incorporation in 1973. and success with these administrative projects Policy-making and legislative authority are vested and duties, additional responsibility over special in the City Council, which consists of five members and high profile City Council projects will come elected at large on a nonpartisan basis, including under the Deputy Director’s purview. The Deputy the City Council-designated Mayor and Mayor Director will also serve as Acting Director in the Pro Tem. Council members are elected to four-year absence of Mr. Sassoon. Ultimately, the Deputy staggered terms with two or three members elected Director will become involved in all other aspects every two years. The City Council is responsible Permitting and Resident Services. The department of the Public Works Department and make critical for making policy, passing ordinances, adopting also works extensively with citizen IMAC and decisions, as necessary, on the department’s behalf. the budget, appointing committees, and hiring TSC committees appointed by the City Council. the City Manager and contract City Attorney. The Deputy Director will serve as a liaison Recognizing the need for preventative maintenance for the department to other city departments, The City Manager is responsible for carrying out the and repairs to preserve city facilities and divisions, elected officials, the public, and outside policies and directives of the City Council, enforcing infrastructure as well as to increase services to the agencies; and participate in community events ordinances, and overseeing day-to-day operations. public, the City Council has conscientiously funded and workshops that provide public information The Rancho Palos Verdes City Manager is Douglas many ongoing and future capital projects. The regarding departmental programs, projects, and Willmore, who has served in this capacity since 2015. Public Works Department has been actively involved services. This position will also serve as staff support The city retains a staff of 70 authorized full- in projects relating to storm drain and drainage to the Infrastructure Management Advisory time employees and approximately 68 part-time improvements, water quality, beautification, street Committee and the Traffic Safety Committee. employees, primarily in the Recreation & Parks rehabilitation, parks and trailheads, city facilities, Mr. Sassoon is seeking a transparent and open team Department. Many city services are provided and sidewalk repair. Portuguese Bend is one of the player to join this high-performing department of by contracted outside agencies and vendors. most active landslides in California, and the city is continuing efforts to address this concern as well. professionals. The Deputy Director will directly oversee the department’s two Permit Technicians, Senior Administrative Analyst, and Administrative The Position Assistant. It is expected that the individual selected The Deputy Director is appointed will be sensitive to the needs of department staff; by and reports to the Director of supporting, developing, coaching and mentoring Public Works, Elias Sassoon, who staff; and respecting the unique perspectives of all. brings over 30 years’ experience in public works, project management, Candidates for this position must possess the and engineering. This is an equivalent to graduation from an accredited excellent career opportunity as Mr. four-year college or university with major Sassoon has a strong commitment coursework in civil engineering, construction to mentoring, coaching, and technology or management, business or public staff development. The Deputy administration, or a related field and four years Director will be initially of management and/or administrative experience responsible for administrative in civil engineering, municipal public works functions of the department, maintenance, or a related field. Registration as a including the following: Professional Engineer in California is desirable.

City of Rancho Palos Verdes, California Verdes, Palos Rancho of City Deputy Director of Public Works Public of Director Deputy

Long- and Short-term Disability Insurance: The Compensation City pays entire premium on long-term disability Search Schedule The salary range for the Deputy Director of Public insurance at 66.6667% of monthly earnings to Works is $99,197 to $167,960. Appointment within Filing Deadline: ...... January 7, 2019 a maximum benefit of $10,000 per month, after the range will be dependent upon the qualifications inability to work due to injury or illness for more Preliminary Interviews: ...... January 22-24, 2019 of the selected candidate. The City of Rancho than 90 days. All employees participate in the Palos Verdes also offers the following benefits. Recommendation of Candidates: ...... January 28, 2019 State Short-Term Disability Insurance program. 9/80 Work Schedule: Full-time employees The annual premium is determined by the state Finalist Interview Process: ...... February 4, 2019 work 80 hours in 9 days and receive every and is based on an employee’s gross annual pay. other Friday off. City Hall is open Monday The premium is deducted from the employee’s pay. These dates have been confirmed, and it is recommended through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Employee Incentive Program: Employees that you plan your calendar accordingly. and on Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. are eligible to receive annual one-time Health Insurance: Medical (2 PPOs and 3 bonuses of up to 5% of their gross annual pay HMOs), dental (PPO and HMO), and vision in recognition of exemplary performance in coverage is provided. The city currently pays customer service, cost efficiencies, and revenue the entire premium for the employee and ½ the enhancements. Annual funding of the program dependent care premium. The city also provides is subject to the approval of the City Council. Awards an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all to individual employees are subject to the approval employees and immediate family members. of the City Manager and Department Director. The Recruitment Process To apply for this exciting career Retirement: Life Insurance: California PERS 2% @ 60 for City-paid policy (with AD&D) opportunity, please visit our website at: employees with continuing PERS employment and of 2 times annual salary, up to $350,000. 2% @ 62 for PEPRA/new PERS members. All Peckham & McKenney Vacation Leave: Annual accrual ranges from 80 employees pay the entire Employee Contribution, www.peckhamandmckenney.com to 160 hours, based upon full-time paid years of on a pre-tax basis. Final compensation is service in the private or public/government sector. Please do not hesitate to contact Bobbi determined by the three-year average option. Maximum accrual is limited to 2 times annual accrual Peckham or toll-free at (866) 912-1919, Upon early separation prior to vesting, employees hours. Additionally, employees will have the option if you have any questions regarding these may cash out or roll over into an IRS-eligible of being paid for up to 50% of accrued vacation positions or the recruitment process. investment vehicle, the employee’s portion of their leave with the approval of the City Manager. retirement contributions plus accrued interest. Sick Leave: Post-Retirement Health Savings Program: Up to 12 days per year. City maintains a mandatory retirement health Wellness Leave: Employees are eligible to earn 4.5 savings program to provide a post-retirement hours of paid wellness leave for 10 consecutive weeks of health benefit to employees. The city currently perfect attendance without using any sick leave time. contributes $62.28 per employee per pay period Holidays: Paid holidays include Memorial Day, (annually adjusted by CPI), and the employee Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving contributes 1% of their salary on a pre-tax basis to Day and the Friday following, the Winter a retirement health savings account administered Holiday Break (December 24 through January by a 3rd party provider. Participants can manage 1), and one floating holiday annually. their contributions among various offered funds. The retirement health savings account balance may then The city does not participate in Social Security, but be used for approved health-related expenses by the federal law requires that a mandatory 1.45% Medicare www.peckhamandmckenney.com employee upon retirement or separation from the city. contribution be deducted for each employee.