JOB SUMMARY
The City of Highland is seeking to fill a vacancy in the Engineering Division: Assistant/Associate Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer. The position is flexibly staffed and will be filled depending on qualifications.
The position will perform professional engineering work involving the land development review, writing engineering conditions of approval, plan checking and inspection. This position may also provide support to and work to implement the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
- Receives direct supervision (Assistant Engineer) or general supervision (Associate Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer) from the Public Works Director/City Engineer and/or Assistant Public Works Director.
- Will exercise technical and functional supervision over technical subordinates, contract development, CIP consultant project managers, Engineering and CIP inspectors, and various disciplines of consultant plan checkers.
EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES
The following are example tasks may be performed. Incumbents may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.
- Perform routine professional level work in the field of civil engineering.
- Coordinate and manage engineering work in connection with private development projects.
- Review development applications, improvement plans, maps, and supervise staff assigned to these duties.
- Confer with developers, contractors, engineers, general public, regarding City engineering policies and standards.
- Meet with engineers, developers, and property owners to provide and discuss engineering procedures and requirements relative to proposed commercial/industrial/residential developments, including public improvement plans, engineering reports and other submittals/requirements.
- Approve project plans and bond estimates.
- Represent the City on various development related issues and at meetings, such as Planning Commission and development Pre-Application meetings.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (Continued)
- Coordinate contract agreement activities including engineering plan check and inspection services. Review and approve the payment of invoices.
- Coordinate engineering work with other departments, consultants, contractors, developers, inspectors, plan checkers, and property owners.
- Respond to questions and inquiries from various individuals, groups, organizations and companies regarding a wide range of engineering topics and issues.
- Prepare and oversee various reports including but not limited to Annual HPMS updated for SCAG and Cal-Trans, GASB 34, Bridge Inventory, Annual Street Mileage, traffic control plans, City’s Engineering Development Procedures and Policy Manual, etc.
- Prepare a variety of word processing and spreadsheet documents, including request for proposals, staff reports for City Council and Planning Commission, presentations, graphs, and charts.
- Perform tasks including planning, scheduling, and prioritizing work; project administration and project management for various CIP projects.
- Oversight of encroachment, grading, and transportation permits issuance.
- Manage consultants in preparing plans, specifications and estimates for public works projects including bridges, interchanges, streets, traffic signals, drainage, parks, buildings and other capital improvement projects.
- Provide project management for construction projects to ensure compliance with project specifications, project schedules, and budget parameters.
- Resolve disputes between the City and contractors concerning plans, specifications and extra work.
- Prepare grant funding applications for various projects; process and track grant applications and funds.
- Assist in the preparation of the operating and capital improvement program budgets.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, contract staff and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Occasional attendance at evening meetings may be required. Occasional attendance on weekends may also be required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to development and a variety of public works projects including, building/facilities construction, traffic, drainage, parks and street improvements.
- Modern methods, material and techniques used in the design, construction and inspection of public works and development projects.
- Applicable laws, regulatory codes, permits, and Standards relevant to design and construction in the area of assignment.
- Surveying, mapping, drafting, computer-aided design techniques and terminology.
- Principles and practices of effective customer service.
- Modern office equipment including use of applicable computer applications.
Ability to:
- Develop, review and modify civil engineering plans, designs, and specifications.
- Ensure project compliance with appropriate Federal, State, and local rules, laws, and regulations.
- Monitor phases of construction projects and prepare progress reports.
- Perform technical research and solve multi-disciplinary engineering problems.
- Exercise professional engineering judgment to achieve results consistent with objectives.
- Prepare and maintain technical civil engineering records and prepare comprehensive reports.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those
- contacted in the course of work.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Assistant Engineer
- One year of experience in professional engineering work in an area of assignment.
Associate Engineer
- Three years of experience in professional engineering work in an area of assignment.
Senior Civil Engineer
- Five years of experience in professional engineering work in an area of assignment including two years of supervisory experience.
Training:
Assistant Engineer/Associate Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer
- Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in civil engineering or a closely related field.
License or Certificate:
Assistant Engineer/Associate Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer
- Possession of, or ability to obtain a California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
AND
Assistant Engineer/Associate Engineer
- Possession of Certification as an Engineer in Training issued by the State of California is preferred, but not required.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION (Continued)
Senior Civil Engineer
- Possession of Registration as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering in the State of California.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is generally performed in a temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise, with some work done outdoors with exposure to traffic, outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and cold and to wet, and humid conditions.
CITY OF HIGHLAND
ASSISTANT ENGINEER/ASSOCIATE ENGINEER/SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
Salary Range:
Assistant Engineer: $7,786 - $9,465 per month Associate Engineer: $8,331 - $10,128 per month Senior Civil Engineer: $10,204 - $12,403 per month Work Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule
Cafeteria Plan: $1,550 per month toward health/dental/vision insurance premiums
Vacation/Sick Leave: 80 Hours of accrued vacation within first year; 8 hours per month of sick leave with a maximum of 1,250 Hours
Holidays: 9 Hours of Floating Holiday per year; 12 paid City Holidays
Retirement:
Retirement benefits are provided through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS); 2% @ 55 for (classic) CalPERS members, with the City paying the member contribution; 2% @ 62 for (new) CalPERS members, with the employee paying the member contribution. The distinction between “classic” and “new” is pursuant to State pension reform legislation (PEPRA).
The passing of a pre-placement physical will be performed as a condition of employment. A DMV background check and fingerprinting will also be performed.
Required application can be obtained at the City of Highland, 27215 Base Line, Highland, CA, 92346, (909) 864-6861, or at www.cityofhighland.org.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
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