Town of Los Gatos

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This recruitment is open until filled, with the first application review on January 30, 2026, and may close thereafter. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early. The Town of Los Gatos invites Capital Improvement Project Manager Hourly Rate $69.4649- $93.7777 Placement in the salary range depends upon the individual’s qualifications and experience. The Town of Los Gatos' Department of Parks and Public Works is seeking a temporary Capital Improvement Project Manager to support critical capital improvement projects, including but not limited to: • A New Pedestrian Overcrossing at Highway 17 at Blossom Hill Road. This project is a critical component of the Town’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan that has received strong community attention and interest. • The Loma Street Drainage Study will evaluate a long-standing issue and develop drainage solutions for a neighborhood drainage basin, and • Several other storm drainage projects. Schedule: This assignment is approximately 25 hours per week, not to exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30) and is not eligible for benefits. The hired individual must be available to be onsite for meetings and fieldwork during regular business hours. Remote work may be available on a case-by-case evaluation. CalPERS Retired Annuitants are limited to working 960 hours per fiscal year. About the Department The Parks and Public Works Department (PPW) is responsible for the maintenance and improvements of the Town's public parks, facilities, streets, and other infrastructure. Our goal is to efficiently provide residents, businesses, and visitors with the highest quality service possible, with dedication and professionalism. The Department has five service areas: Engineering, Capital Improvement, Streets and Signals, Parks, and Environmental Services. The Department also collaborates with all Town departments, and external partners and stakeholders. • Engineering includes capital planning and project delivery, traffic engineering, and land use review and administration. • Park and Streets Operations: This dedicated team of field staff manage the Town’s 113 miles of roadways and 17 parks and open space areas. • Fleet and Facilities: The staff in this team manages all Town-owned buildings and oversee the Town's fleet, including public works heavy equipment, and Los Gatos Monte Sereno Police Department vehicles. • Arborist Services: The Town Arborist manages the Town’s 14000 trees and oversees routine maintenance of these trees and the administration of tree removal permits. • Environmental Services: Environmental staff work with the Town’s stormwater and waste hauling joint powers authorities to ensure compliance with state and federal laws related to these technical areas. • Administrative Services: The Administrative team supports department operations, providing budget management, contract and procurement quality control, fiscal administrative support, park reservations, preparation of reports and documents, and various other services. About the Town The Town of Los Gatos is a general law city operating under the Council/Manager form of government. The Town Manager and Town Attorney are appointed and directly report to the Town Council. The Town’s 150 full- and part-time employees are organized into the following departments: Parks & Public Works, Community Development, Police, Library; and Administrative Services. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs. • Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility. • Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards. • Plan and design public facilities and structures, following construction and governmental standards. • Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects. • Prepare or present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, or property and right-of-way descriptions. • Participates in the Technical Advisory process and represents the Town on Committees as necessary. • Prepares and manages project budgets. • Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations or establish reference points, grades, or elevations to guide construction. • Conduct studies of traffic patterns and environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess potential project impact. • Direct engineering activities ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations. • Identify environmental risks and develop risk management strategies for civil engineering projects. • Coordinates National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) information and reports. • Participates in the preparation of staff reports, council resolutions, environmental impact reports, negative declaration, specific plans and reports required by State and Federal agencies. • Represent the Town at regional meetings and conferences. • Perform other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE OF: • Engineering and Technology — Practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. • Design — Design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. • Building and Construction — Materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. • Mathematics — Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. • Geography — Principles and methods for describing the features of land and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations and interrelationships. • Physics — Physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes. • Chemistry — Chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. • Language — Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. • Administration — Business principles involved in project planning, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. • Customer Service — Principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes needs assessments, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. • Government Regulations — Laws, regulations, codes, precedents, and agency rules. • Communications — Communication and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform via written, oral, and visual media. SKILLS IN: • Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. • Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. • Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems. • Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. • Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. • Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. • Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others. • Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. • Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. • Analysis — Analyzing engineering data; evaluating the data and/or making predictions; • Preparing and making formal presentations; • Teamwork — Working effectively with individuals and in group/team settings; • Troubleshooting — Determining causes of errors and deciding what to do about it. • Dealing effectively with members of the public and external agencies. ABILITY OF: • Design public works improvement projects and prepare plans, specifications and cost estimates. • Conduct engineering studies and surveys. • Review, interpret and explain engineering plans, specifications, maps and computations. • Prepare clear and concise reports and presentations. • Communicate in English effectively in verbal and written form. • Maintain effective working relationships with consultants, architects, contractors, developers, co-workers internal and external to the department, other members of the profession and members of the public. • Direct the work of other personnel. • Prepare grant applications. • Recommend mitigation measures. • Manage service requests. • Prepare budget recommendations. TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY USED The following are examples of tools and technology used to perform typical duties; this list is not exhaustive. • Computers including desktops and laptops • Geographical Informational Systems (GIS) • Distance meters, electronic measuring devices and measuring/survey rods • Levels including laser and precision levels • Survey rods • Scanners and copiers • Analytical or project planning software • Compliance software such as Accela PERMITS Plus • CAD software such as Autodesk AutoCAD • Databases such as Access or SQL queries • Email • Photo Imaging and large format copiers • Map creation software and spatial decision systems • Office suite software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point Education: Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university. Education may not be substituted for experience. Experience: Five years of related and increasingly responsible experience. Licenses: Possession and maintenance of the following licenses: • Valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer as issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. Registration as a Traffic Engineer with the Board is desirable for work within the Town’s Traffic section. • California driver’s license To be considered for this career opportunity, click the "Apply" button to complete the online application form and supplemental questionnaire. All application materials must be submitted online. Resumes may be attached but not accepted in place of a complete online application. Only complete applications will be accepted. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria in this job announcement. Applicants with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interview. The information in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute an express or implied contract. For technical questions, visit GovernmentJobs Support. The Town of Los Gatos is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The Town of Los Gatos is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, contact us at (408) 399-5743 or at HR@losgatosca.gov.