CLOSING DATE & TIME: APRIL 27, 2021 AT 4:00PM PACIFIC TIME
Under general direction, the Senior Civil Engineer assumes responsibility for planning, organizing, and executing complex capital civil-engineering infrastructure improvement, maintenance, and construction projects and programs. This is he advanced-level classification in the professional registered engineering series. Incumbents are responsible for planning, leading, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff, administering consultant contracts, and providing professional-level support to higher-level engineering management in a variety of areas. Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within policy guidelines. Performs complex engineering and assists with the administration of the design and preparation of major capital projects.
Highly desirable attributes are proven experience with water and/or wastewater facilities including the following: preliminary design, final design, and advertisement of bidding documents; ability to interact/coordinate engineering disciplines; engineering services during construction; contract negotiations; and construction risk mitigation.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL ONE (1) VACANCY IN THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.
DISTINGUISING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the advanced-level classification in the professional registered engineering series responsible for exercising independent judgment in managing engineering projects and programs, with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. Incumbents are responsible for planning, leading, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff, administering consultant contracts, and providing professional-level support to higher-level engineering management in a variety of areas. Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within policy guidelines.
This class is distinguished from the Principal Civil Engineer in that the latter is the highest-level professional engineering class responsible for managing an assigned engineering function or program area, with full supervisory-level responsibility for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff.
Required Skills
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
_The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position. _
- Plans, leads, organizes, and reviews the work of professional and technical staff in the conduct of complex planning and engineering capital construction programs and projects.
- Performs complex engineering and assists with the administration of the design and preparation of major capital projects utilizing consulting engineering firms or in-house staff; prepares costs estimates; establishes the scope, schedule, and budget for design projects; negotiates and manages consultant contracts; reviews drawings and specifications for compliance with District standards; interprets specifications and District policies and initiates or reviews change orders; prepares periodic project-status reports; seals final plans.
- Monitors, coordinates, evaluates, and provides quality assurance to the development review process for development projects within the District’s service areas; reviews and approves developer plans, hydraulic calculations and analyses, and current planning for complex development projects involving water, sewer, and reclaimed water plans-of-service consistent with District systems and Master Plan.
- Coordinates water and sewer utility engineering and planning activities with other departments and outside agencies; revises design and construction standards to improve methods, procedures, and practices; revises and approves construction documents; meets with developers and their engineers to explain and clarify District criteria.
- Develops and administers complex project budgets; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, consultants, contractors, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs updates to budget status; discusses project expenses with consultants; reviews and signs invoices.
- Prepares correspondence on technical civil engineering issues; makes authoritative interpretations of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and design standards.
- Initiates or attends meetings with management to understand their goals for current and future programs or projects; ensures management goals are being met on projects and determines best methods to meet or exceed project goals; leads stakeholder meetings to disseminate information and receive feedback on project operations.
- Assesses and evaluates alternative water supply and sewer collection options for the District and determines effective courses of action; performs complex engineering calculations and designs.
- Observes and complies with all District and mandated safety rules, regulations and protocols.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Principles of providing functional direction and training.
- Principles and practices of leadership.
- Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility.
- Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
- Principles and practices of project management including resource and budget management.
- Theory, principles, and practices of civil engineering design and construction.
- Techniques and equipment used in design, construction, and maintenance of various public works projects.
- Principles, modern techniques, and equipment used in the design, construction, and maintenance of water and wastewater utilities projects.
- Hydraulic system analysis applicable to civil engineering including hydraulic calculations.
- Concepts of physics as they relate to civil engineering.
- Civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation design concepts and principles specific to water and wastewater facilities.
- Land surveying principles.
- Physical design, economic, environmental, and/or social concepts which impact the planning process.
- Methods used in developing information for Master Plan modifications.
- Application of land use (development patterns and processes) concepts and implementation of zoning and other municipal ordinances.
- Public utility governance, oversight, regulations, and land development and zoning requirements.
- Advanced mathematic principles.
- Principles and practices of technical report and business correspondence preparation.
- Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations in assigned areas of responsibility.
- District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
- The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to:
- Plan, assign, and coordinate the work of project staff.
- Oversee and manage the work of project consultants.
- Prepare, administer, and monitor complex project budgets.
- Perform project management tasks for complex civil engineering projects.
- Prepare and review engineering studies of large projects; evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports.
- Interpret and explain design criteria, policies, ordinances, and procedures.
- Negotiate various scopes of work and contracts including planning studies, and project design, construction, and maintenance contracts.
- Evaluate potential construction and operational risks, materials, and project costs, and provide recommendations for mitigation measures.
- Actively handle multiple tasks and manage time-sensitive and politically sensitive projects; manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to management, stakeholders, governing boards, and the general public.
- Effectively represent the department and the District in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
- Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports, drawings, maps, notes, correspondence, and other written materials.
- Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
- Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
- 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, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Required Experience
Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:
EXPERIENCE:
- Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience, preferably in a public utilities environment, or three (3) years of experience as an Associate Civil Engineer II with the District.
EDUCATION:
- Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- A valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of California.
- A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.