Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer

The City of Belmont’s Public Works Department is seeking an Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer to join their highly motivated team!

We're looking for a personable and approachable leader that can mentor and support team growth, is a skilled communicator that can motivate those around them, has private and public sector experience, project management skills, experience leading large development project, and a strong background with capital improvement programs.

To apply: https://www.calopps.org/belmont/job-20586957

*only applications through CalOpps are accepted.

Key Projects

• Alameda De las Pulgas Corridor Improvements Project
• Twin Pines Park Stormwater Detention Basin Project
• Ralston Avenue Corridor Phase 4
• Belmont Village Bicycle Improvements
• Transportation Master Plan
• Small Cell Wireless Agreement

Recruitment Timeline

First Review of Applications – February 28, 2025

First Round Interviews - Week of March 7, 2025

Department Interviews - Week of March 14, 2025

*Dates may be subject to change

Job Description URL: https://www.belmont.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/582/638258051233800000Job PDF: Assistant Public Works Director City Engineer Recruitment Flyer FINAL.pdfIdeal Candidate

• Strong Leadership & Mentorship – Builds trust, communicates effectively, and supports team growth through training, encouragement, adaptability, and motivation.
• Personable & Collaborative – Approachable, open-minded, and team-oriented, fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging work environment
• Resident focused - Enjoys serving the public and providing great customer service.
• Project Manager - Ability to oversee a team managing capital improvement projects to deliver within scope, schedule and budget.
• Organized but Adaptable - able to multitask and address competing priorities.
• Technical Expertise & Strategy – Brings extensive engineering design, project management, budgeting, and development experience.
• Highly Experienced Supervisor – Effectively managed a group of staff with diverse backgrounds by utilizing their strengths, knowing when to train, and improving their productivity.

Examples of Key Responsibilities:

• Directs review of private development plans to ensure conformance with the municipal code.
• Supervises engineering staff in planning, design, construction and administration of the Capital Improvement Plan.
• Plans, programs and schedules engineering and support personnel on assigned projects and programs.
• Reviews and signs parcel and subdivision maps and development plans for conformance with the Subdivision Map Act, City standards and municipal code.
• Serves as the Acting Public Works Director in his or her absence.
• Interprets City code and policies related to City infrastructure and private development. Establishes City engineering standards. Enforces City Engineering and Public Works Department designated duties of the Belmont Municipal Code.
• Serves as Program Manager for various infrastructure related funds.
• Oversees compliance with regulatory requirements to include the State Water Resources Control Board permits for the stormwater and sanitary sewer systems.

*Please review the job description for Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer for more information.

QUALIFICATIONS

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:

Education:

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university. A Master’s degree in engineering, public or business administration is desirable.

Experience:

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible municipal public works program administration experience including three years of management or supervisory responsibility. Additional years of private sector civil, structural, or traffic engineering work may substitute for, or augment municipal public works experience.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:

Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is required.

Knowledge of:

• Materials, engineering methods and problems involved in managing, planning, design, construction and contract
• administration of municipal capital improvement projects and public works maintenance and service programs.
• The State Subdivision Map Act.
• Principles of supervision and management, training and performance evaluation.
• Principles of grant management.
• Principles of project management controls.
• Technical report writing.
• Budgetary preparation methods.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Principles of traffic engineering, traffic signal operations, and familiarity with the CVC.

Benefits

Benefits of Working for Team Belmont!

Salary: $171,216 - 218,520 Annually

*salary adjustment anticipated early 2025

• Health Insurance - You will have access to comprehensive health insurance plans, which include: Medical insurance via the CalPERS Medical Program. With a City contribution of up to $2,893.54 a month towards plan premium.
• Employer paid dental insurance via Delta Dental PPO (nominal monthly cost for dependents).
• Vison Insurance via VSP for you and your eligible dependents.
• Retirement- The City of Belmont participates in the CalPERS Retirement Plan. Employees are enrolled at the PEPRA Member or Classic Member subject to CalPERS regulations.
• Retirement Health Savings Account - The City makes a monthly contribution to employee's account based on years of service from $150.00 - $300.00 per month. Vested after ten (10) years of continuous service.
• Deferred Compensation - The City makes a monthly contribution of $335.00 per month into employee's 457 Deferred Compensation Account. In addition, employees can make pre-tax contributions via payroll deduction.
• Paid Time Off: We understand the importance of work-life harmony. You will receive accrual of paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
• Vacation - Accrual starts at 6.33 hours per month of service, equal to ten (10) days per year. Prior years of public service may be considered when granting accrual rate.
• Administrative Leave 80 hours per year.
• Sick Leave - Earned at one day (8 hours) per month of service.
• Eleven (11) Holidays with two (2) Floating Holidays after a year of service

For more detailed benefit information, including eligibility criteria and specific plan provisions, please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding - Mid-Management Confidential Employee Association

Special Instructions

A City application and supplemental questionnaire (2 questions - multiple choice) are required for consideration. Applications may be submitted online. Please include a resume.

Candidates who possess the best combination of qualifications will be invited to participate in the selection process; possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuation in the selection process.

The City of Belmont makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the selection process. If you wish to request an accommodation in order to participate in the selection process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the final filing date. Applicants requesting an accommodation should document the request including the type and extent of accommodations requested to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which applied.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as well as a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check.

City of Belmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Recruitment ContactContact phone: (650)595-7452Contact email: hr@belmont.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $171,216.00 - $218,520.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150 - $300