There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy assigned to the General Services Division.

These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Supervises the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates and final contracts for public works and maintenance projects.

Supervises and assists with the preparation of long-range programs, estimates, and recommendations for major street alignments and construction and storm drain projects; reviews improvement plans prior to approval; plans, develops and recommends street and highway financing programs.

Designs and reviews construction plans for Capital Improvement Projects.

Reviews and comments on development plans, traffic studies, and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) and develops necessary mitigation measures.

Prepares a variety of written materials, including staff and engineering reports.

Prepares, applies for, and manages grant funding from Federal, State, and local sources for projects.

Prepares and drafts Requests for Proposals and administers consultant selection process for the design of assigned capital projects; and administers constructions contracts during the constructions phase.

Negotiates contracts, change orders, and amendments.

Prepares and monitors project schedules.

Coordinates project activities with businesses, utilities, special districts and other City departments.

Serves as the City representative at meetings and promotes department and/or City objectives.

Responds to complaints and assists in solving problems related to public works projects, programs and services; interprets plans and policies; confers with and provides information to property owners, contractors, engineers, consultants and the general public on conformance to standards, plans, specifications and codes.

Maintains accurate records and files.

Studies, recommends, and implements changes in policies and procedures of the Public Services Department.

Assign and supervises the activities of subordinate engineering, field and clerical staff members.

Assess and manage workload and schedules of employee, contractors and vendors.

Perform other duties as assigned.

When assigned to the General Services Division:

Performs engineering work related to the management, planning, design, construction and maintenance for Capital Improvement Program projects related to City facilities.

Advertises projects for construction, evaluates bids, oversees contract administration and inspections for Capital Improvement Program projects related to City facilities.

Serves as project manager for design and/or construction of Capital Improvement Program projects related to City facilities.

Performs construction site inspections.

A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this classification is as follows:

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Considerable and progressively responsible professional experience in the field of civil engineering, which includes a minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience in public works engineering, construction or project management, and supervision of technical/professional personnel.

Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering or a related field.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform essential functions may also be considered.

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE:

Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid Class C California Driver’s License, or higher, before date of appointment is required. Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment.

Certification as a Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California is highly desirable.

When assigned to the Environmental Compliance Section, P.C. 832 Training in arrest, search and seizure (required within six months of employment).

REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVELS:

Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, practices, and equipment including computers and standard business software (i.e. Microsoft Office applications).

Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as related to the field of municipal public works including: Planning and development, design, surveying, construction, operation and maintenance and methods and practices of acquisition of real property.

Knowledge of procedures in preparation of specifications, estimates, plans, designs, and contract agreements.

Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and codes, as they relate to the design and construction of Public Works projects.

Knowledge of and skill in applying the principles and practices of public works administration, budgeting, management, and supervision.

Knowledge of Capital Improvement Program budgeting, cost estimation, funding, project management, and contract administration.

When assigned to the General Services Division:

Knowledge of general building trades (ie. Plumbing electrical, civil, mechanical) as they pertain to building construction.

Knowledge of Tenant Improvements (TI) Process.

REQUISITE ABILITIES:

Ability to establish design procedures.

Ability to collect, research, compile, and analyze information and data.

Ability to accurately analyze and evaluate design calculations, and specifications for capital improvement projects.

Ability to read and review architectural plans and construction documents.

Ability to work effectively with representatives of other City departments, contractors, property owners, developers, consulting engineers, representatives of other governmental agencies, and the general public.

Ability to prepare clear and definitive reports on a wide scale of engineering activities.

Ability to interpret, explain, and apply departmental policies and procedures, and pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to maintain professionalism at all times, in person and over the phone, including stressful situations and when handling disputes or complaints.

Ability to understand and implement principals, practices, methods, and techniques of inspection, code violation investigation, enforcement, water sampling and testing; and ability to identify common storm water pollutants and possible sources when assigned to Environmental Compliance.

Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, organize work and set priorities, track schedules and meet critical time deadlines.