Job Details

To perform advanced journey-level field and office professional civil engineering work in a wide variety of public works projects; to perform traffic engineering and transportation planning work; and to supervise the engineering positions within the Public Works Department and work performed by independent contractors. Incumbents in this position use considerable discretion and independent judgment in prioritizing, planning, directing, and coordinating engineering division projects. This class performs a variety of departmental administrative functions and is responsible for reviewing and training assigned staff and providing advanced technical engineering assistance.

This classification is the advanced journey level of the professional engineering series. Employees in this class must be registered and exercise considerable independent judgment and application of a thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of civil engineering to perform work of the highest complexity; they have a significant amount of responsibility for program administration and formulation of policies and procedures involving public works engineering projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the Director of Public Works.

Exercises direct supervision over lower level Engineers and Engineering Technicians.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs complex field and office professional civil engineering related to the design, construction and maintenance of County public works projects.
2. Prioritizes the work of assigned staff.
3. Directs and monitors design work, environmental reviews, construction inspection, and field surveying.
4. Conducts performance reviews, and recommends training.
5. Ensures that work is in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
6. Prepares feasibility reports, facility plans, and other detailed reports and plans.
7. May apply for state and federal funding for public works projects.
8. May set up, administer and maintain the Disadvantaged Business Program as required for state and federal funding.
9. Works with contractors, consultants and the general public to coordinate projects and services.
10. Investigates and responds to complaints and inquiries.
11. Prepares and reviews detailed cost estimates.
12. Assists in the preparation of budgets and the development of policies and procedures.
13. Confers with management and other county staff regarding engineering issues and makes recommendations.
14. Represents the department at technical meetings and before the Board of Supervisors; makes other public presentations as required.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office and field environment. Incumbent drives on surface streets and may be exposed to traffic hazards, construction hazards, air contaminants, adverse weather conditions, temperature and noise extremes, wetness, fumes and dust. Worker may be subject to unusual fatigue from irregular working hours.

Requires the mobility to work in an office and field environment. Requires the ability to sit at desk for long periods of time and intermittently walk, stand, climb, balance, bend, crouch, and reach while performing office duties and/or field work; traverse uneven terrain; lift and/or move light to moderately heavy weights; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation. Must be able to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating office and specialized field equipment. Must be able to use a telephone to communicate verbally and a keyboard to communicate through written means, to review information and enter/retrieve data, to see and read characters on a computer screen.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Five years of increasingly responsible experience in public works-related civil engineering projects. This experience must include at least two years experience involving personnel supervision and budget administration and one year as a registered civil engineer.

Education:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a closely-related engineering discipline. Transcripts or degree must be attached to your application to qualify.

Additional Requirements:

Possession of a valid California Drivers License Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another state if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form.

A valid California Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer or a valid registration as a Civil Engineer in another state and the ability to obtain registration in California within one year. Certificatemust be attached to your application to qualify.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

1. principles, practices, and design techniques used in civil engineering.
2. topographic and construction surveying.
3. local, state and federal laws, codes and regulations related to civil engineering.
4. common methods of use of equipment and material in construction and maintenance projects.
5. project administration, service agreements, and contract law.
6. hazards and safety measures relating to public works projects and facilities.
7. state and federal funding for public works projects, budget preparation and administration.
8. personnel supervision, management, and staff development.
9. environmental review procedures.

Ability to:

1. efficiently perform complex and technical engineering.
2. learn and utilize engineering computer software.
3. operate a PC and other general office equipment.
4. effectively direct, supervise, and develop assigned staff.
5. communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, at both a technical and general level.
6. make effective presentations before public bodies.
7. apply principles of logic and scientific reasoning to develop and evaluate alternatives.
8. establish priorities and meet deadlines.
9. establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.