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$138,029 – $188,120 Yearly Salary

City Engineer/Deputy Director of Community Development at City of Rocklin (CA)

Community Development Department – Engineering Services Division
Annual Salary: $138,029 – $188,120 DOE/DOQ*
*This position will receive a 2% Salary Increase in July 2025.

FLEXIBLE AND HYBRID WORK SCHEDULES AVAILABLE!

The City of Rocklin is seeking an experienced City Engineer / Deputy Community Development Director for a unique role spearheading engineering activities and assisting with community development activities. As a hands-on executive leader, this position focuses on capital improvement projects, land development, stormwater management, traffic design, and floodplain management. Primarily an Engineer, they will be actively involved in the planning, designing, and construction phases of capital projects, ensuring they are executed for the City’s Capital Improvement Program, within budget and in compliance with federal and state regulations. Serve with impact and transform the city by applying today!

This position is open until filled.

Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis as ideal candidates are identified.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a strategic and engaging leader with a strong background in civil engineering, capable of quickly adapting and contributing to the City's objectives from day one. They will possess strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with vendors, communicate key information to other departments, and engage with the Council, stakeholders, and the community. While reporting to the Community Development Director, they will have a strong sense of work ownership, demonstrate enthusiasm, consistency, and dedication in their role, as they work in the community. They will foster a positive and collaborative work environment, provide clear direction and constructive feedback, and actively listen and empower their team to excel while holding staff accountable.

The ideal candidate will also…

Possess a strong understanding of budget management and financial oversight, with the ability to effectively allocate resources, monitor expenditures, and ensure projects are delivered within budgetary constraints.
Remain a working manager, performing mostly administrative and executive duties with some field work.
Mentor and support staff, identify their strengths, resolve conflict, and position them for success in managing complex infrastructure projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Manages, plans, organizes, and directs City engineering activities, including land development, stormwater management, traffic design, traffic impact reporting, pavement management, street improvements, lighting, facilities, and construction of capital projects.
Participates in the development of the work plans related to engineering functions; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
Works closely with the Director of Community Development in the development and implementation of long- and short-term strategies.
Assists the Director of Community Development in developing and implementing goals, objectives, and policies; plans, develops, and implements City policies and procedures for the Engineering Division.
Manages the City’s capital improvement program (CIP); prioritizes needs and funding; reviews work in progress or upon completion for compliance with standards; prepares documentation and improvement plans, and recommends the appropriate corrective action.
Prepares highly complex and technical reports; documents policies and procedures; performs research.
Assists in the overall direction and management of the department, including managing and participating in the development and administration of the department's annual budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary.
Oversees, analyzes, processes, and provides technical assistance for land development projects regarding engineering design activities, including mapping and improvement drawings, site suitability studies, appropriate mitigation measures, and conditions of approval.
Selects, trains, and evaluates personnel; establishes and monitors employee performance objectives; prepares and presents employee performance reviews; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination actions.
Serves as technical advisor to the City Manager, City Council, and department directors on public works and engineering matters; conducts special studies and assignments; develops comprehensive recommendations for management consideration.
Responds to public inquiries via telephone or in-person regarding permit processing and inspection activities.
Participates in the development and implementation of the Community Development Department work plan and budget; reviews budget expenditures; recommends necessary staff, equipment, materials, and supplies needed to support the work plan.
Selects, oversees, and evaluates adequacy of consultant engineering services; prepares requests for proposal; coordinates contract activities and provides technical advice and interpretation as required.
Prepares and presents studies and recommendations, reports, resolutions, and ordinances before the Planning Commission and City Council.
Coordinates engineering activities with other divisions, departments; represents the City in outside governmental agencies and organizations; confers with engineers, developers, contractors, and the general public; provides support to boards and commissions on engineering matters; participates in professional groups and committees.
Attends, makes presentations, and facilitates internal and external meetings as needed; represents the City at meetings related to engineering issues; meets with neighborhood groups and commissions, task forces, committees, and the Planning Commission, City Council, and others as assigned.
Performs and oversees plan checking activities of Land Development engineering staff; approves improvement plans.
Oversees, develops, and implements current engineering program activities, including review of traffic, drainage, and other environmental studies; provides technical assistance and information regarding City development requirements.
Oversees the City's Floodplain Management Program.
Acts on behalf of the Director of Community Development in his/her absence, as assigned.
Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field;

AND

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience as a licensed civil engineer, including at least two (2) years of supervisory or management experience over professional and technical engineer staff.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Possession of, and the ability to maintain, a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

While always welcome, a resume will not be accepted in lieu of an official City application. The application must be completed in its entirety (including any supplemental questions).
All required documents must be attached to the application; missing documents may be submitted until the final filing date. Human Resources will not accept documents after the final filing date. For a college degree to be considered, a copy of the degree or transcripts must be attached to the application.
Applicants will be screened against the minimum qualifications and then the desired qualifications. Those who qualify may be further screened to identify the best-qualified candidates.
Candidates must pass a LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
This job may require a pre-employment medical screening, which includes testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
All City of Rocklin employees are designated as Emergency Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and/or City.
Employees may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as participate in after-hours on-call assignments.

This class specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of each position, as not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent.

The City of Rocklin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

City Engineer/Deputy Director of Community Development at City of Rocklin (CA) – Rocklin, California

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