Associate Civil Engineer

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Public Works Department

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The Public Works Department is seeking a qualified Associate Civil Engineer to support key infrastructure projects, development review, and public improvements. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills, project management experience, and a passion for serving the community.

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Definition
Under administrative direction, performs high level office and field engineering duties and administrative functions, which include infrastructure engineering, design and construction; streets and traffic control; underground lines; review of private sector development; facility, equipment and infrastructure maintenance; provides assistance to the City; fosters cooperative working relationships with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies; and performs related work as required.

Supervision Received/Exercised
The Associate Engineer receives administrative direction from the Public Works Director/City Engineer. Exercises no direct supervision of staff. May provide technical and functional direction to technical and office support staff. May act as a project leader for major projects.

Class Characteristics
This is a single level class where employees within this class perform the full range of professional engineering duties. Incumbents perform complex professional engineering assignments requiring considerable knowledge of various aspects of civil engineering including land development, planning, design standards and regulations, construction, and maintenance.

Examples of Duties

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists the Public Works Director/City Engineer in the performance of the duties as prescribed by State law and City ordinances, including overseeing the preparation of engineering plans and specifications, the construction of public projects, and the administration of professional service, construction, maintenance, and other contracts.
• Coordinates civil engineering contract design and/or construction activities.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates pertaining to construction, maintenance, and operation of municipal facilities and equipment. Works in coordination with Capital Improvement Program Manager for capital projects.
• Reviews plans and specifications for City infrastructure and facilities, assessment districts, subdivisions and developments, and presents such plans and specifications to the Public Work Director/City Engineer for approval and signature.
• Supervising and participating in the review of plans, maps and traffic studies submitted by private engineers and developers for conformity with laws, ordinances, City imposed requirements, and accepted professional standards with the goal of protecting the health, safety and welfare of the community.
• Makes recommendations on conditions of approval for development projects. Provides engineering and administrative support for the inspector during construction of Capital and development projects as directed.
• Responds to public or other inquiries relative to engineering policies and procedures on specific projects and other information.
• Prepares and administers grant applications.
• Confers with and represents the department and the City in meetings with members of the City Council, City Manager, members of boards and commissions, various governmental agencies, developers, contractors, business and industrial groups and the public.
• Prioritizes and allocates available resources; reviews and evaluates program and service delivery, makes recommendations for improvement and ensures maximum effective service provision.
• Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, ordinances and other written materials.
• Maintains and directs the maintenance of working and official departmental files.
• Monitors changes in laws, regulations and technology that may affect departmental operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required.
• Knowledge of:
  • Civil engineering principles, practices, and methods of planning, design, construction and maintenance of public works projects.
  • Bidding requirements for public works projects.
  • Modern office practices and technology, including personal computer hardware and software applications related to work, such as computer-aided drafting (CAD) concepts and applications and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs.
  • Principles and techniques of capital improvement engineering, design, construction, inspection, funding and long-term maintenance.
  • Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation and supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision.
  • Principles and concepts of municipal infrastructure maintenance, repair and replacement, including streets, parks, buildings, facilities, storm and sanitary sewer systems, vehicles and equipment.
  • Principles and practices of budget development, administration and accountability.
  • Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations.
  • Computer applications related to the work.
  • Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups and various business, professional and regulatory organizations.
  • Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
• Skill in:
  • Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures and other written materials.
  • Using tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines.
  • Planning, organizing, administering, coordinating, reviewing and evaluating a comprehensive public work design, engineering, construction and maintenance program.
  • Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and internal controls for the department.
  • Interpreting, applying and explaining complex laws, codes, regulations and ordinances.
  • Participation in the preparation and administration of the Department budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
  • Effectively representing the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups and various businesses, professional, educational, regulatory and legislative organizations.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Education and Experience: Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a field related to the work and four years of supervisory or administrative experience in either a public works setting or as a professional engineer working with public agencies. Experience in overseeing the development of capital improvement projects is desirable.

License: Must possess a valid California class C drivers license and have a satisfactory driving record. Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer with good standing is required from any US State and must acquire Professional Civil Engineer certification in California within 12 months of employment.

Physical Demands: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting, to inspect various City infrastructure, development, field operations and work sites and meeting sites, and to operate a motor vehicle; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone.