What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy City Engineer position at City of Clovis, California?
DEFINITION
Under direction of the City Engineer and/or the Director of Planning and Development Services direct, manage, coordinate, and supervise the Engineering Division supervisory, professional, technical, and support staff in the planning, design, and construction of public works improvements and the coordination and administration of contracts; oversee and plan long range public works project needs; coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Engineer and/or the Director of Planning and Development Services; assist in the preparation of the department budget and Capital Improvement Programs (CIP); and perform related work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
LICENSE REQUIRED
- Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a good driving record;
- Possession of a valid Civil Engineer license issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
Experience:
- A minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering and administrative experience in the design and construction of Public Works projects, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity in a municipal or county government.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- Environment: Job functions are performed in an office, outdoor, and driving environments; regularly exposed to outdoor cold and hot temperatures, and inclement weather conditions; extensive public contact; and moderate to loud noise levels.
- Strength: Medium work-lifting, carrying and/or pushing 25 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Vision: Corrected to normal.
- Working conditions: Work is primarily sedentary; required to attend periodic evening meetings; and is required to travel within and out of the City to attend meetings.
- Other: The incumbent in this classification is designated as confidential under the Meyers-Millais Brown Act and is an exempt employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
SELECTION PROCESS
Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis online employment application and supplemental questionnaire, no later than 4:30 p.m. on March 7, 2025, to the City of Clovis Personnel Office. Information regarding employment with the City of Clovis, the online employment application, and the supplemental questionnaire are available online at www.cityofclovis.com. For additional questions, you may contact Personnel at (559) 324-2725. Brief resumes are welcome as a supplement to the City's standard application form; however, the application form and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely to be considered. A resume only may not be submitted in lieu of a completed online employment application to be considered. Applicants may attach acceptable application attachments to their online employment application which include a DD Form 214, college/university degree diplomas, resume, International Degree Accreditation documentation, and a Civil Engineer License at the time of application submission. In exception of acceptable application attachments and a reasonable accommodation request applicants may not attach any additional documents to their online employment application or submit any other documents by email, mail, fax, or hand delivery. Veterans Preference Points may be provided if a DD Form 214 demonstrating qualifying service is attached to the online employment application at the time of application submission. Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing and faxed to (559) 324-2865 at the time of application submission. Applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their application by email or phone once the applications have been processed and reviewed.
Applicants must meet each qualification for the position by the deadline date. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Those candidates who best meet the needs of the operations may be invited to participate in an oral examination that will be weighted 100%. Candidates receiving a passing score may be placed on an eligibility list for a period of up to one (1) year. Examinations and department interviews for the position will be administered in the City of Clovis. As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a medical examination, a drug/alcohol screen, and a background investigation. Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a good driving record will be required prior to hire. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.
The examination may consist of questions relative to knowledge of organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs; municipal public works planning, design, and construction; principles and practices of civil and structural engineering; procedures and construction methods in public works projects; municipal budget and capital improvement preparation and administration; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; technical, legal, financial, and public relations problems involved in the conduct of municipal engineering programs; knowledge of traffic engineering; general planning principles; and appropriate safety precautions and procedures. The examination may also contain questions regarding the ability to prepare comprehensive and complex technical reports; read, understand, and apply highly complex materials; formulate and administer the division and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget; assist to formulate and carry out City and department policy; manage, direct, and coordinate the work of supervisory, professional, technical, and support staff; select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff; analyze problems and identify alternative solutions; interpret and apply federal, state, local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; communicate clearly, concisely, both orally and in writing; assist in the preparation of the department budget; prepare contract documents, plans, specifications, and engineering estimates; supervise construction and professional services contracts; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City and governmental officials, community groups, and the general public; and operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.
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