City Engineer

About the role

The Engineering Division is responsible for planning, organizing, overseeing, coordinating, and managing the staff and operations of the division including research, survey, design, permitting, construction management, land development services, traffic and transportation, and water, wastewater, and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Engineering Division including research, survey, design, permitting, construction management, land development services, and capital projects for traffic and transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; recommends within division policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Manages and oversees land development services including plan check operations in conjunction with other City departments, and the review and approval of traffic impact analysis reports, encroachment agreements, and various encroachment and right of way permits.
• Reviews and recommends approval of plans and specifications, designs, cost estimates, environmental documents, reports, and studies for all engineering projects.
• Serves as a liaison for assigned functions with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; provides staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces as necessary.

Requirements

• Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Six (6) years of increasingly responsible civil engineering program management experience including three (3) years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, evaluation, and project management.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned areas of responsibility.
• Principles and practices of contract administration and management.
• Modern and complex standards, principles, and practices of civil engineering including capital improvement program management, land development and subdivision, transportation planning, traffic engineering, and traffic operations.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of work.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the Engineering Division.
• Methods and techniques of preparing technical and administrative reports, and general business correspondence.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Tactics for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Skills

• Ability to plan, organize, oversee, and manage the staff and operations of the Engineering Division.
• Ability to develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Ability to prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Ability to provide administrative, management, and professional leadership for the Engineering Division.
• Ability to select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Ability to evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
• Ability to manage and administer a comprehensive capital improvement program; review and develop designs, plans, long range capital improvement plans, and specifications.
• Ability to identify and respond to the community and Public Works and Utilities Director regarding issues, concerns, and needs.
• Ability to analyze problems, conduct studies, identify alternative solutions, determine project consequences of proposed solutions, and implement approved recommendations.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, plans, sketches, schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, summarize, and present technical information and data in an effective manner.
• Ability to conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Ability to effectively represent the division and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
• Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Ability to effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A.