TLMA Regional Office Manager

County of Riverside, California
  • Riverside, CA
  • $115,014.57–$160,911.25 Per Year
2 days ago

Job Description

TLMA Regional Office Manager

Salary

$115,014.57 - $160,911.25 Annually

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

26-74271-01

Department

TLMA Administration

Division

CCS Riverside Administration

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riversides Transportation and Land Management Agency has an opportunity for a TLMA Regional Office Manager in Riverside,

The TLMA Regional Officer Manager reports to a Deputy Director of TLMA or TLMA Administrative Services Manager and is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of a regional office with multiple development review and public works project development functions and programs that include land use, building and safety, planning, and transportation.

The Department desires a seasoned professional with experience maintaining a strong work relationship with the various other disciplines involved in various TLMA process, and the ability to work cooperatively to move projects through to completion. The selected candidate will have experience working with the County of Riverside Land Management System, and have land use experience such as intake and processing of permits, compliance with planning and have knowledge of zoning requirements.

Meet the Team!

The County of Riverside Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for seven county departments. They are the Planning Department, Building & Safety Department, Transportation Department, Code Enforcement Department, Environmental Programs Department, Aviation Department and the Administrative Services Department.

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 bachelors degree preferably in Civil Engineering, Planning, Public/Business Administration or a related field. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

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 masters degree in Business/Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Planning, or a related field may be substituted for one year of the non-specialized experience.)

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

For questions regarding this recruitment:

Please contact Angela Tavaglione at atavaglione@rivco.org or (951) 966-3590. Please allow 1-2 business days for response.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. 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. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

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: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

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).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.

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.

BENEFIT PROGRAM: MCU

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. Effective July 1, 2023, the employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

  • A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
  • A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
  • A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

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 theres 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 months = 10.46 Hours
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.

01

Are you a current or former employee with Riverside County Transportation and Land Management Agency (TMLA)?

  • Yes
  • No

02

What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, planning, public/ business administration, or a closely related field? (Proof of education must be attached to application)

  • None of these
  • Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units
  • At least 30 semester or 45 quarter units
  • At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units
  • At least 90 semester or 135 quarter units
  • At least 120 semester or 180 units
  • I have my Associates degree
  • I have my Bachelors degree
  • I have my Masters degree
  • I have my Doctorate degree

03

Do you have at least 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?

  • Yes
  • No

04

How many years of experience do you have performing building plan review for land use planning, which required the application of jurisdictional planning requirements?

  • No Experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5
  • 5 years or more, but less than 6
  • 6 years or more

05

How many years of experience do you have with land use planning?

  • No Experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5
  • 5 years or more, but less than 6
  • 6 years or more

06

How many years of experience do you have supervising or directing professional or technical staff in activities related to one of the following functional areas: land use planning, development, or transportation?

  • No Experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5
  • 5 years or more, but less than 6
  • 6 years or more

07

How many years of experience do you have applying your knowledge of jurisdictional planning requirements such as the zoning ordinance or General Plan to provide land use information and recommendations to customers?

  • No Experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5
  • 5 years or more, but less than 6
  • 6 years or more

Required Question

Employer County of Riverside

Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569

4080 Lemon St., 7th floor

Riverside, California, 92502-1569

Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information

Website http://www.rc-hr.com

Numbers & Facts

LocationRiverside, CA
Salary$115,014.57–$160,911.25 Per Year

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