DEFINITION

Under direction, administers and manages complex engineering project activities including planning, design, and construction; coordinates land development and project activities with other City departments and outside agencies; provides technical and functional direction to less experienced staff; provides complex professional assistance to management and others in areas of expertise;

and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to less experienced staff. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced-level classification in the professional engineering series responsible for performing the most complex work assigned to the series. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgment to perform assigned duties. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to complete assignments. Completed work is reviewed only from an overall standpoint in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work, or effectiveness in meeting requirements or expected results. This class is distinguished from the Principal Civil Engineer in that the latter is the highest-level class in the professional engineering series and is the full supervisory-level class responsible for organizing, assigning, supervising, and reviewing the work of engineering staff.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provides technical and functional direction to assigned staff; reviews and controls quality of work; participates in performing complex duties.
Trains employees in work principles, practices, methods, policies, procedures, and applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, codes, and regulations.
Assists in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards including recommending improvements; assists in developing work plans, procedures, and schedules.
Serves as project manager on multiple complex design, development, or Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
Analyzes civil engineering plan design, specifications, consultant, and staff comments in accordance with design requirements, and municipal and intergovernmental standards and regulations; recommends approval or additional engineering conditions and changes.
Assists in conducting capital improvement project planning activities; provides oversight and input into the conceptual design of engineering projects; investigates and provides solutions to resolve problems with scope of work or cost issues; coordinates meetings with engineering consultants and attends meetings with outside agencies as needed; ensures projects are completed on time and within budget.
Meets and confers with contractors, engineers, developers, architects, a variety of outside agencies, and the general public in acquiring information and coordinating engineering matters; provides information regarding City development requirements.
Assists in developing consultant requests for proposal for professional and/or construction services and participates in the bid process; evaluates proposals and recommends project award; negotiates and administers contracts after award; ensures contractor compliance with City standards and specifications, time, and budget estimates; analyzes and resolves complex problems that may arise; recommends and approves field changes as required.
Provides input to higher management in the development and administration of the annual budget and the capital improvement budget.
Monitors activities of the assigned work projects; recommends improvements and modifications and prepares various reports on activities and projects; recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements policies and procedures.
Responds to and resolves various issues with residents, other department representatives, and outside agencies in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and proposes necessary corrective action.
Serves as a liaison for an assigned functional area with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; attends meetings, as necessary; participates on a variety of committees, and task forces; attends and participates in professional groups; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of land development, civil engineering, and capital program implementation.
Assists in conducting a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; assists in developing policies and procedures such as procedure guidelines, design standards, and standard plans and specifications while ensuring operation and maintenance, financial, regulatory, and legal requirements are met.
Develops staff reports related to engineering activities and services; may present information to the City Council and various commissions, committees, and boards; performs a variety of public relations and outreach work related to assigned activities.
Ensures consultant staff observe and comply with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
Principles and practices of project budget development, administration, and accountability.
Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, cost estimating, construction, installation, and inspection of a wide variety of civil infrastructure systems and facilities.
Principles of providing functional direction and training.
Principles and practices of land development, and project conditioning.
City procedures for steering land improvement and development projects from inception to approval.
Civil and transportation engineering principles, concepts, standards, and practices associated with public works programs and private development projects.
Principles and practices of environmental impact assessment and related regulatory processes.
Contract management practices in a public agency setting.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned functional area.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with the public, vendors, contractors, and City 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, organize, and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
Manage and monitor projects on-time and within budget.
Assist in researching, analyzing, and evaluating new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
Prepare and present clear, concise, and logical written and oral reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, project specifications, legal descriptions, and other written materials.
Convey technical ideas and information in a clear and concise manner
Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
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.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil or environmental engineering or a related field.

Experience:

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience providing professional support to a land development, or civil or transportation engineering program including two (2) years’ experience equivalent to the Associate Civil Engineer level or higher.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer issued by the State of California, to be maintained throughout employment.

Physical Demands
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
When assigned to field inspection, must possess mobility to work in changing site conditions; possess the strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend; and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to inspect site conditions and work in progress. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards, with exposure to hazardous materials in some site locations. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 40 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
Environmental Elements
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Working Conditions
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

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