What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at City of Chino?
Job Description
The City of Chino offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. For more information, please click on the image below:
Who We Are
The City of Chino is a vibrant place to live, work, and play, that is recognized for its integrity and dedication to public service. Together we take pride in providing quality, caring service to our community. The City of Chino pursues excellence in all facets of our operations and services, guided by the following Organizational Values:
- Commitment to Our Community
- Integrity & Accountability
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Partnerships & Teamwork
- Innovation
- Communication & Engagement
The Community Services, Parks & Recreation Department enriches lives by providing a wide range of recreational opportunities, parks, and social services for residents of all ages. The Department offers programs focused on youth, families, seniors, and individuals, promoting positive alternatives, healthy lifestyles, and community connection. From fitness and social activities to prevention and counseling services, it supports the well-being of the community in a safe and welcoming environment. The Department also manages citywide special events and operates local cultural attractions like the Chino Youth Museum and Old Schoolhouse Museum, while the Parks and Facilities Division ensures the care and development of all city parks and facilities. Guided by its mission to impact lives and build a connected community, this department plays a vital role in enhancing Chino’s quality of life.
Duties/Responsibilities
As our new Project Coordinator, you will:
- Coordinate and manage park and facility maintenance, renovation, development, and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) from planning through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
- Oversee contracted services for park and facility construction, repair, and preventative maintenance; perform field inspections to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
- Develop and coordinate project scopes, cost estimates, construction drawing submittals and reviews, and material specifications for park amenities, buildings, and site improvements.
- Administer project budgets including possible associated grant funding, track expenditures, and support long-range capital planning and asset management efforts.
- Prepare and manage procurement documents including Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Information (RFIs); evaluate bids, verify contractor qualifications and licensing, and assist in contract negotiation and award.
- Coordinate with internal departments, consultants, and contractors to ensure timely project delivery and minimal disruption to public services.
- Oversee installation, repair, and replacement of park and facility infrastructure including playgrounds, irrigation systems, HVAC, electrical systems, mechanical systems, lighting, hardscape, and building interiors/exteriors etc.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including safety standards, ADA, and environmental requirements.
Someone who:
- Has working knowledge of public works project delivery, construction management practices, and municipal procurement processes.
- Understands principles of project planning, design development, cost estimating, bid preparation, and construction scheduling.
- Has the ability to coordinate and interpret construction documents, technical specifications, and project cost estimates.
- Is skilled in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and regulatory compliance.
- Communicates effectively with contractors, consultants, staff, and the public.
- Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning.
Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Education: Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, public administration, or a related field.
- Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible project management experience for facility maintenance, parks maintenance, or construction.
- Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Mobility to work in the field; strength and stamina to perform light to medium physical work.
- Operate a motor vehicle and visit various community sites.
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
- Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
- The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 40 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. Resumes and cover letters may be attached to the completed application form as supplemental information, but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Senior Human Resources & Risk Management Analyst, Veronica Zamora at vzamora@cityofchino.org or (909) 334-3380.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The City of Chino is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Department at (909) 334-3274. Requests should be made three (3) business days in advance.
Prospective employees selected for employment must successfully complete a medical examination and a background check, including professional reference checks. The background check, paid for by the City, also includes Live Scan fingerprinting through the Department of Justice.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City of Chino offers a generous benefits package to its eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary options. The specific benefits available are based on the bargaining unit of your position. To see the specific benefits for your position, please follow the link below to the city website's benefits page and select the benefits document that corresponds to your position's bargaining unit.
Employee Benefits | Chino, CA (cityofchino.org)