Senior Civil Engineer
Salary
$3,778.40 - $4,592.80 Biweekly
Location
Tehama County, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2025-00148
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
06/02/2025
Closing Date
6/30/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
The County of Tehama Public Works Department is looking for an energetic, innovative, and organized Engineer to oversee the technical programs in the Department. Areas of concentration include our capital projects (roads and bridges), technical assistance to the Planning and Building Departments, transportation permits, and assistance to our Operations Division. The position requires coordination with Caltrans and our regulatory partners. Prior experience with bridge projects is highly desirable. Supervisory responsibilities including the preparation of performance appraisals, assigning and monitoring work are also within the scope of duties. It is expected that the selected individual will represent the Department and the County at various meetings, workshops, and conferences. The Engineering Division is currently working on over a dozen projects ranging from $250,000 to $25M within the County's 2,962 square miles.
About the Department :
The vision of the Tehama County Public Works Department is to be a proactive and fully capable, cooperative team which meets all the planning, engineering, operating, maintenance and administrative needs of Tehama County Public Works in a highly competent manner, maintaining a positive work environment where individuals have opportunities for self-improvement and are recognized for their achievements and contributions on behalf of the people of Tehama County. We invite you to join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to improving our community!
To learn more about Tehama County Public Works, click here!
to learn more about life in Tehama County!
Examples of Duties
Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, trains, and reviews the work of assigned staff in the engineering work unit.
Determines and recommends equipment, materials, and staffing needs for assigned public works projects; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications, as required; maintains a variety of records and prepares routine reports of work performance.
Oversees the development of consultant requests for proposal for professional and/or construction services and the advertising and bid processes; evaluates proposals, and recommends project award; administers contracts after award.
Negotiates and administers contracts for construction projects; ensures contractor compliance with County standards and specifications, time and budget estimates; analyzes and resolves complex problems that may arise; recommends and approves field changes as required.
Performs engineering work for the most complex designs for public works construction projects.
Prepares requests for and secures funding from Federal and State grant programs and other funding sources for special public works projects.
To review the complete Classification Specification for this position, please click here.
Education, Experience & Licenses
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with major coursework in civil engineering or a related engineering field.
Five (5) years of professional engineering design, plan review, and project administration experience, preferably in a public agency setting, including two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
License & Special Requirements :
Requires a valid California driver's license.
Requires a Registered Professional Civil Engineer license in the State of California.
Please submit ALL required documents when ing such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Recruitment Information
The department is recruiting for one (1) vacancy.
In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Senior Civil Engineer, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
*** TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, A COVER LETTER & RESUME MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION. ***
Tentative Interview Dates:
1st : Tuesday, July 1, 2025
2nd : Wednesday, July 2, 2025
*Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
3% Increase to base salary will occur June 29, 2025, per MOU.
Please submit ALL required documents when ing such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Salary
$3,778.40 - $4,592.80 Biweekly
Location
Tehama County, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2025-00148
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
06/02/2025
Closing Date
6/30/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
The County of Tehama Public Works Department is looking for an energetic, innovative, and organized Engineer to oversee the technical programs in the Department. Areas of concentration include our capital projects (roads and bridges), technical assistance to the Planning and Building Departments, transportation permits, and assistance to our Operations Division. The position requires coordination with Caltrans and our regulatory partners. Prior experience with bridge projects is highly desirable. Supervisory responsibilities including the preparation of performance appraisals, assigning and monitoring work are also within the scope of duties. It is expected that the selected individual will represent the Department and the County at various meetings, workshops, and conferences. The Engineering Division is currently working on over a dozen projects ranging from $250,000 to $25M within the County's 2,962 square miles.
About the Department :
The vision of the Tehama County Public Works Department is to be a proactive and fully capable, cooperative team which meets all the planning, engineering, operating, maintenance and administrative needs of Tehama County Public Works in a highly competent manner, maintaining a positive work environment where individuals have opportunities for self-improvement and are recognized for their achievements and contributions on behalf of the people of Tehama County. We invite you to join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to improving our community!
To learn more about Tehama County Public Works, click here!
to learn more about life in Tehama County!
Examples of Duties
Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, trains, and reviews the work of assigned staff in the engineering work unit.
Determines and recommends equipment, materials, and staffing needs for assigned public works projects; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications, as required; maintains a variety of records and prepares routine reports of work performance.
Oversees the development of consultant requests for proposal for professional and/or construction services and the advertising and bid processes; evaluates proposals, and recommends project award; administers contracts after award.
Negotiates and administers contracts for construction projects; ensures contractor compliance with County standards and specifications, time and budget estimates; analyzes and resolves complex problems that may arise; recommends and approves field changes as required.
Performs engineering work for the most complex designs for public works construction projects.
Prepares requests for and secures funding from Federal and State grant programs and other funding sources for special public works projects.
To review the complete Classification Specification for this position, please click here.
Education, Experience & Licenses
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with major coursework in civil engineering or a related engineering field.
Five (5) years of professional engineering design, plan review, and project administration experience, preferably in a public agency setting, including two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
License & Special Requirements :
Requires a valid California driver's license.
Requires a Registered Professional Civil Engineer license in the State of California.
Please submit ALL required documents when ing such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Recruitment Information
The department is recruiting for one (1) vacancy.
In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Senior Civil Engineer, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
*** TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, A COVER LETTER & RESUME MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION. ***
Tentative Interview Dates:
1st : Tuesday, July 1, 2025
2nd : Wednesday, July 2, 2025
*Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
3% Increase to base salary will occur June 29, 2025, per MOU.
Please submit ALL required documents when ing such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Job ID: 480429029
Originally Posted on: 6/8/2025
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