Senior Civil Engineer

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

After successfully passing the screening process an invitation will be sent out to candidates to take an online performance exam.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs advanced and complex professional civil engineering work associated with the design, development, investigation, construction of land development projects, public works and/or capital projects, and specialized traffic engineering assignments; performs complex civil engineering functions for citywide public infrastructure, capital improvement designs, construction project inspections, and contract management; prepares advanced studies and reports; reviews plans, evaluates costs, and conducts field reviews; provides lead direction over assigned staff; and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Senior Civil Engineer is the advanced and lead journey level class within the professional Engineering Series. Incumbents assigned to the senior level are experienced and registered professional engineers with responsibility for leading and performing the more complex civil engineering tasks and projects. The application of professional knowledge and skills is required in the research, analysis, planning, and implementation of effective engineering designs and project management work, and requires frequent use of independent judgment. Incumbents are expected to perform with a high degree of independence in preparing designs and in fully managing large and complex projects independently or as part of a team. Incumbents serve as the liaison with developers, contractors and consultants, and support larger City projects. Incumbents assigned to this class oversee a greater range of assignments and require more specialized professional knowledge and experience than the Associate Engineer. Incumbents at this level may serve as a lead over a work team and provide training and technical guidance. The work may require occasional attendance at meetings and hearings, and in making presentations to City Council, business and community groups.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the Deputy Director of Public Works Director/Assistant City Engineer. Exercises lead direction on a project basis with assigned staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS --Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Reviews project plans and specifications involving hydrology, traffic and soils reports and calculations as well as grading plans, sewer plans, waste water facility plans, streets plans, traffic studies, soils reports, and other documents, including plans, parcel and tract maps, and studies; reviews drawings and details of construction and implementation plans; prepares conditions for approval.
2. Participates in the preparation of cost estimates, construction specifications and financial reports; prepares operating, management and capital improvement budget estimates; administers project budget expenses in relation to tasks and schedules; administers plan check and calculates and administers development fee impact assessments and updates.
3. Prepares requests for proposals; evaluates proposals, selects consultants, and administers construction projects.
4. Attends public hearings, committee meetings and workshops; and serves as a liaison between staff, developers, contractors, consultants, and the general public in matters involving engineering planning, construction, cost updates, reimbursement agreements, and capital improvements design.
5. Provides project direction to City consultants and attorneys regarding scope of work; administers professional services contracts; prepares conditions and researches and resolves project issues, verbally or in writing.
6. Develops and revises engineering procedures, policies, standards and guidelines as they relate to particular projects.
7. Prepares construction inspection reports, non-compliance letters, bond and fee letters and developer credits as well as environmental status reports, and public education materials; prepares fixed asset reports.
8. Prepares agenda reports and staff reports for City Council actions; conducts field reviews and prepares quarterly progress reports.
9. Reviews plan check inquiries and recommendations of Associate and Assistant Engineers and technical staff.
10. Evaluates compliance with laws, ordinances, and acceptable WQMP standards recommends corrections or improvements
11. May represent City in various eminent domain property acquisition cases.
12. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Theory, principles, and practices of civil and structural engineering design and construction; grading and subdivision design ordinances and standards.
Water supply, pumping, storage and distribution, wastewater, collection treatment and disposal, hydrology, hydraulics and soil mechanics principles; surveying standards and practices.
Subdivision Map Act, Uniform Building Code, Caltrans Design Manual, and Green Book Specifications Manual.
Public agency budgetary, contract administration, administrative practices, and general principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area.
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures, and operational needs.
Principles and practices of municipal government administration.
Principles and practices of public works and engineering program development, maintenance, and management in a municipal setting.
Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Methods and techniques for the development of presentations, contract negotiations, business correspondence, and information distribution; research and reporting methods, techniques and procedures.
Record keeping principles and procedures.
City government and issues of concern to developers, property owners, contractors, private engineers, and others when dealing with the City on engineering matters.
Statistical and report writing methods and practices.
Terminology, methods, practices and techniques used in technical civil engineering report preparation.
Advanced principles of mathematics as applied to engineering work.
Recent developments, current literature and sources of information regarding civil engineering.
Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and computer applications related to work, including word processing and spreadsheet software.
English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.

Ability to:

Lead and perform advanced level, complex professional civil engineering duties in support of a comprehensive public works engineering program; prepare designs, computations, plans and studies.
Review and check complex engineering designs, computations, plans and studies.
Respond to emergency and problem situations in an effective manner.
Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
Effectively administer special projects with contractual agreements, and ensure compliance with stipulations.
Effectively administer a variety of public works programs and administrative activities.
Conduct effective negotiations and effectively represent the City and the department in meetings with governmental agencies, contractors, vendors, and various businesses, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
Understand, explain and apply policies and procedures; analyze unusual situations and resolve them through application of management and engineering principles and practices.
Interpret financial statements and cost accounting reports.
Collect and analyze data, develop recommendations based on findings, and reach sound and defensible conclusions.
Analyze situations and take effective action.
Speak before groups, organizations, regulatory bodies and professional meetings, respond constructively to conflict and develop effective resolutions.
Work effectively with various governmental agencies, private firms, and the general public.
Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
Understand and carry out a variety of complex instructions in a responsible and independent manner.
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Provide lead, technical, and functional guidance to lesser skilled staff.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.

Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
A minimum of four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience equivalent to an Associate Engineer.

Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Civil Engineering or closely related field, or possession of an Engineer in Training (EIT) California State Board Certification. A Masters degree in a related field is highly desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a State of California drivers license and proof of insurance.
Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Certificate of Registration as a Land Surveyor is desirable.

Possession of, or ability to obtain during employment, depending on assignment:

Certified as a Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) Practitioner and Developer (QSP/QSD).
Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ).
Certificate of Registration as a Traffic Engineer.

Special Requirements:
Employee in this class may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics and physical/mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environmental Conditions:
Employees in this class generally work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may also work in the field with exposure to extreme weather conditions, dust, fumes and/or allergens, excessive noise, and unpleasant odors, and work near hazardous/moving equipment, machinery, or moving traffic.

Physical Demands:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting including use of standard office equipment, including a computer; and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various City development and meeting sites. Vision is required to read printed materials and a computer screen. Hearing and speech is required to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Touch is required in order to handle documents and use a computer. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 20 pounds.

Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent in this class regularly uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets routine to complex data, information, and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math, and mathematical reasoning; observes and interprets people, and situations; learns and applies new information; performs detailed work; deals with changing deadlines, constant interruptions, and multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with City management, staff, members of the public, and public agencies, and others encountered in the course of work.

CAREER PROGRESSION

FROM: Senior Civil Engineer
TO: Principal Civil Engineer
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure that an applicant will be invited to the next phase of the examination process which may include a written exercise and/or multiple interviews. The City reserves the right to invite only the most closely qualified applicants to participate and move forward in the recruitment process for this position. Successful candidates may be required to pass a comprehensive background investigation which includes reference check, live scan fingerprinting, and pre-employment examination. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required original documentation.

Resumes and Letters of Interest are encouraged and may be sent as attachments but cannot substitute the City Application. Submit your online application at www.jurupavalley.org. EOE / ADA

Applications must be received by the City of Jurupa Valley Division of Human Resources before 5:00 p.m. on the closing date stated on the job announcement. Emailed or facsimiled applications will not be accepted. Applications that are received after the closing date and time, regardless of online postmark date, will not be considered. Incomplete or illegible application packets may result in disqualification. If the position is open until filled, apply immediately for optimal consideration as the recruitment may close without notice. A separate application must be submitted for each position of interest.
If you have any questions, please contact the Division of Human Resources at: ... ext. 138.