Civil Engineer I

About the role

The Position OPEN & PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION - SIX MONTHS PROBATIONARY PERIOD. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be utilized by other divisions or departments within the City.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
• Affirms responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe efficient manner.
• Performs professional civil engineering work in support of the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of Capital Improvement Program projects.
• Assists in the preparation and review of plans, specifications, estimates, technical reports, feasibility studies, and project correspondence for public infrastructure improvements, including streets, sidewalks, storm drains, sanitary sewers, facilities, traffic-related improvements, and other public works projects.
• Coordinates with consultants, contractors, utility agencies, regulatory agencies, internal City departments, and the public to support project delivery, resolve technical issues, and ensure compliance with City standards, applicable codes, and project requirements.
• Provides technical guidance to lower-level staff as assigned.
• Performs professional civil engineering work in support of the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of facility-related Capital Improvement Program projects.
• Assists in the preparation, review, and coordination of plans, specifications, estimates, feasibility studies, technical reports, schedules, and project correspondence for the construction, renovation, repair, and improvement of City buildings, parks, yards, parking facilities, and other municipal facilities.
• Coordinates with consultants, contractors, utility agencies, regulatory agencies, internal City departments, facility users, and the public to support project delivery, resolve technical issues, and ensure compliance with City standards, applicable codes, accessibility requirements, environmental requirements, and project objectives.
• Provides construction support, assists with field coordination and site observations, reviews submittals and project documentation, and supports project closeout activities.
• Performs professional civil engineering work in support of land development, right-of-way, wastewater, sewer, stormwater, and related public works permitting activities.
• Reviews plans, studies, reports, and permit applications for compliance with City standards, municipal code requirements, engineering practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Counsels with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, consultants, other City departments, and outside agencies to facilitate project review, permit processing, condition compliance, and construction coordination.
• Assists with the preparation of conditions of approval, technical correspondence, field issue resolution, infrastructure evaluations, and updates to engineering standards, workflows, and long-range planning documents.

Requirements

• Two years professional engineering experience in Civil Engineering work, including one year in one or more of the following: Design CIP, Facilities CIP and/or Land Development is required.
• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is required.
• A valid Class C California driver's license is required.
• Registration as a Civil Engineer with the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists is required.

Qualifications

Experience: Two years professional engineering experience in Civil Engineering work, including one year in one or more of the following: Design CIP, Facilities CIP and/or Land Development is required.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is required.

Licenses/Certifications: A valid Class C California driver's license is required. Registration as a Civil Engineer with the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists is required.

Skills

Knowledge, Skill, Abilities: Civil Engineering. Skill: Making independent judgments and decisions based on standard policy or procedure. Ability: To provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors. Analyze information. Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet the standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period. Effectively interact with, negotiate with and educate architects, contractors, buildings and the general public. Enforce City code requirements while not arousing undue hostility. Establish smooth working relationships, resolve interpersonal conflicts and foster a teamwork environment. Lead, coach, instruct, supervise and motivate employees. Maintain a strong customer service orientation in concert with regulatory responsibilities. Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct. Read, write, communicate effectively and comprehend directions in English.

Benefits

The City of Glendale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance. The above listed benefits apply to full-time, salaried positions only.

Pay

The salary range for this position is TBD.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is TBD.