The City of Oxnard's Community Development Department is seeking a Civil Engineer to join the team!
*This recruitment is open until filled. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis.*
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Provides engineering analysis and comments on all phases of civil engineering land development plans, reports, and calculations; coordinates with developers and engineers to assure proposed improvements conform with applicable standards, policies and specifications; reviews engineering cost estimates; calculates and collects fees associated with development permits. Provide counter service as needed to support Engineering Permit Technicians in the review and processing of complex encroachment permit requests.
Lead the land development permitting process for assigned projects from start to finish. This may include preparation of permit packages, project tracking through the permitting process, plan checking, updating internal/external staff, calculating permit fees, and issuing permits.
Under general supervision, performs various professional level civil engineering work related to floodplain management and the planning, design, review and construction of land development improvement plans; identifies City requirements and establishes conditions of approval for land development; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; confers with developers, contractors, consultants, and representatives of other agencies regarding facilities and infrastructure development; assists in the training of lower level engineering positions; and performs related duties as required.
Payroll/Classification Title: Civil Engineer
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Civil Engineer is the class responsible for assuring that private and public development meets with applicable Federal, State, and City requirements and codes. This position is distinguished from the next higher level class of Senior Civil Engineer by the latter position's full management and supervisory responsibilities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
Direction is provided by the Senior Civil Engineer, Engineer Division Manager, or City Engineer. Incumbents in this class exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level engineering technical and support staff.
WORK SCHEDULE:
The normal work week is Monday-Thursday, 8:00am - 6:00pm and alternate Fridays 8:00am - 5:00pm. This position may be required to be available to work additional hours as needed to respond to workload needs. This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.
The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.
Essential Functions
Include but are not limited to the following:
Provides engineering analysis and comments on all phases of civil engineering land development plans, reports, and calculations; coordinates with developers and engineers to assure proposed improvements conform with applicable standards, policies and specifications; reviews engineering cost estimates; calculates and collects fees associated with development permits.
Investigates field issues regarding land development construction and provides general direction to City inspectors and technicians on land development projects.
Acts as a primary point of contact for residents, property owners, contractors, and private engineers regarding grading, land development and infrastructure improvements.
Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information and resolves complaints; provides information to the public at the front counter, via telephone, and by other means of communication regarding grading and encroachment permits as well as information about city utilities, improvement plan reviews, and city standards.
Performs historical document research and review; provides engineering analysis of potential alternatives for land development projects.
Communicates and coordinates with various City divisions (Water, Wastewater, Streets, CIP Engineering, etc.) to ensure that proposed construction conforms to the needs and applicable requirements of those departments.
Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties.
Minimum Qualifications
The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:
Education:
A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Experience:
Possess three (3) years of directly related experience in civil engineering work, and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
License/Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver's license.
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.
