This position will remain posted until filled.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general direction of the City Engineer and with minimal supervision, plans, coordinates, and manages Capital Improvement Projects and development projects, supervises over lower level personnel, administers and participates in the development and review of professional engineering services and activities for a variety to complex items involving traffic engineering, transportation related capital improvements, water distribution, sewer collection,drainage collection, construction project management of utilities, road, City facilities, land development and plan check activities. Responsibilities may include special projects involving professional and technical engineering support relative to assigned area of responsibility; to develop and implement long range planning; and to apply state and federal funding for roadway and other capital projects. Performs complex professional and technical work and performs related work as assigned.
IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a supervisory level class within the professional Civil Engineer series. Positions at this level are distinguished from those in lower classification of Associate Civil Engineer by the independence with which they perform their duties of handling the most difficult and complex work and performing lead work.
QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
1. Basic supervisory principles and practices including work planning, scheduling, review and employee training.
2. Principles and practices of civil engineering design and construction including sewer, water, and storm drain systems.
3. Principles and practices of land development and transportation planning.
4. Principles and practices of traffic engineering.
5. Principles and practices of structural engineering.
6. Principles and practices of contract administration and project management and evaluation.
7. Construction materials, methods, and equipment.
8. Basic principles and budget development and administration.
9. Office administrative principles and practices.
10. Principles and practices of contract administration.
11. Mathematical principles as applied to civil engineering work.
12. Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting software applications.
13. Principles of business letter writing and report preparation.
14. Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
15. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to:
1. Read, interpret, and perform detailed analysis of designs, specifications, plans, and codes.
2. Analyze and correct plans, engineering calculations, and specifications accurately and consistently.
3. Interpret and apply engineering principles and techniques to the solution of complex civil engineering problems including all applicable codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations related to development and construction.
4. Develop, interpret, review, and analyze development and capital project proposals, plans, and specifications, including creation of Request for Proposals and/or Qualifications.
5. Plan, assign, provide direction, and review the work of others. Check designs, calculations, and supervise the construction of a variety of public works projects.
6. Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates and technical reports pertaining to Capital Improvement Projects.
7. Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned personnel.
8. Organize work, set priorities, and exercise independent judgement within policy guidelines.
9. Deal tactfully and effectively with the public, staff, other agencies, engineering firms, contractors, developers, manufacturers and others.
10. Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, records and correspondence.
11. Analyze complex civil engineering data and reports, evaluating alternatives and reaching sound conclusions.
12. Participate in the development and administration of division goals, objectives, and procedures.
13. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
14. Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
15. Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
16. Ensure adherence to established safety rules, regulations and guidelines.
17. Develop, review, and approve construction standards, plans, and specifications.
18. Prepare accurate descriptions of project requirements.
19. Understand and interpret complex engineering construction plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
20. Perform technical research and solve difficult engineering problems.
21. Develop, review, and modify engineering and construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
22. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
23. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
24. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, design, construction, and/or right-of-way work at a level equivalent to the City’s Associate Engineering class.
Experience:
Five (5) years of full-time, increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience in the assigned discipline, including significant supervisory experience.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain by date of appointment, an appropriate driver’s license.
Possession of valid Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment:
Standard office setting and outdoor field environment; travel from site to site; some exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
Physical:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and in a field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to climb up or down on ladders, to reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportations; and to verbally communicate to exchange information
Vision:
See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing:
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
