Salary: $104,019.00 - $132,759.00 Annually
Location : La Quinta, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Power
Section: Customer Project Develop-LQ
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Job Term: Full-Time
Grade: 27 (Salary)
Posting Specs: Internal & External Applicants
Job Class: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iid/classspecs/newprint/1331115
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Primary Function
Under general supervision, provides project management and services within an assigned area; plans, manages, coordinates and executes all project activities and assures that project work completion is on schedule and within approved budget leads the development of project, resource and staffing plans, secures required resources, tracks and reports on progress, troubleshoots issues and ensures project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, including a reliable work plan and schedule, efficient and cost effective systems and resolves resource support issues for assigned project; monitor performance and recommend schedule changes, cost forecast adjustments or resource additions, perform risk management to determine how changes will impact status, budget and timeline; establishes and maintains cooperation between other work groups and the project; oversees one or more projects involving multiple tasks and disciplines, employees and contractors and integrates contract and District work; monitors and reports status on projects that include analysis, permitting, engineering design, construction, testing and implementation of new facilities required to enhance District business processes; improve the success rate of projects by applying project management principals, methods, tools and standards. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, construction management, information systems, business, public administration or related degree and five years progressively responsible work experience in project management within area of assignment, applying critical path analysis, project controls, estimates, prepare cost, and schedules, developing contracts and maintaining documents, reviewing drawings and specifications and applying project management related software system.

Progressively responsible directly related experience may be substituted for the required education at the ratio of two years of experience for one year of education required within project management, engineering, construction, IT or within area of assignment, including the application of critical path analysis, estimating, cost preparation, project controls, scheduling, documenting; development of contracts and related documents, reviewing drawings and specifications; and applying project related software system within area of assignment.
Licensing & Certification Requirements

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) from the Project Management Institute or equivalent desired.

Veteran's Preference (External Applicants Only): Submit DD form 214 or other evidence of veterans' status by the job posting deadline.
Other Requirements/Testing
A negative drug test is required as a condition of employment.
Employees must notify supervision when applying for a position.
IID offers a wide range of employee benefits.

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Statement of QualificationsPLEASE READ. Your answers to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position and move on to the second phase in the screening process. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on your employment application. Responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" or failing to complete any of the questions below or not providing supporting details on the "Work History/Experience" section of the employment application will result in your application being deemed incomplete and rejected.By submitting this supplemental questionnaire, you are certifying that all information provided is true to the best of your knowledge. If you are selected to continue in the recruitment process, your qualifications may be evaluated through employment verification, reference checks, and written, skill assessment, and oral examinations.

• I acknowledge that I have fully read and understood the statement above. I understand that my responses to the questions below will be the only factor initially used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications for this position and move on to the next phase in the process.

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Project Manager Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in engineering, project management, construction management, information systems, business, public administration or related degree and five years progressively responsible work experience in project management within area of assignment, applying critical path analysis, project controls, estimates, prepare cost, and schedules, developing contracts and maintaining documents, reviewing drawings and specifications and applying project management related software system. Progressively responsible directly related experience may be substituted for the required education at the ratio of two years of experience for one year of education required within project management, engineering, construction, IT or within area of assignment, including the application of critical path analysis, estimating, cost preparation, project controls, scheduling, documenting; development of contracts and related documents, reviewing drawings and specifications; and applying project related software system within area of assignment.Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) from the Project Management Institute or equivalent desired.

• I read and understand the minimum requirements for this position. I also understand that the questions below are based on these minimum requirements and that my answers should describe how I meet the requirements listed above.

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Education (Ability to Substitute with Work Experience)In 500 words or less describe how you meet the education requirements for this position. Clearly state the degree name, field of study and institution. If you are substituting directly related work experience for education required, please include working titles, employer names, years of experience and directly related duties.
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Work ExperienceIn 500 words or less describe how you meet the work experience requirements for this position, include working titles, employer names, years of experience, directly related duties and any other transferable skills.
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