What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Director of Public Works - Engineering position at City of Hayward, CA?
Salary : $197,017.60 - $239,512.00 Annually
Location : Hayward, CA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : U510-2025-02
Department : Public Works & Utilities
Division : Engineering / Transportation Division
Opening Date : 02 / 06 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Description
DEADLINE TO APPLY : Apply by Friday, March 7, 2025
For more information, please refer to our Deputy Director of Public Works - Engineering Brochure THE POSITION :
The City of Hayward seeks a collaborative and team-oriented candidate with sound technical and professional experience to serve as Deputy Director of Public Works - Engineering, overseeing the City's engineering team. The ideal candidate is a working manager with excellent leadership skills, and with a firm commitment to superior service, staff development, and community responsiveness. Hayward places a high priority on providing excellent and timely customer service for all its customers.
The Deputy Director for Engineering is responsible for all engineering activities, including policy development, capital improvement implementation, private development review and coordination of activities related to engineering services. Reporting to the Director of Public Works, the Deputy Director exercises direct and indirect supervision of management, professional, technical, construction inspection and administrative personnel in the functional areas of the Engineering Division.
You are :
In addition to leadership skills, a strong work ethic and commitment to customer service, the incoming Deputy Director must also have the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the work of staff to achieve efficient operations and meet the City's goals. This position requires knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering and knowledge of methods, materials, techniques and equipment used in construction, operation, and maintenance of public infrastructure. Experience in developing capital and operating budgets is needed. Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university along with five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory and administrative experience in an engineering organization, including management level experience. A Master's degree is desirable. Candidates must possess a California Certificate of Registration as a professional civil engineer at the time of appointment.
Essential Duties
What you will do :
Duties may include but are not limited to the following :
- Manages and participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies and priorities in assigned area, and recommends, develops and implements policies and procedures.
- Evaluates employee performance and takes corrective action as necessary to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity.
- Trains and motivates employees to ensure reasonable professional growth and effective work attitudes.
- Assists in selection of and oversees consultants and outside professional services.
- Prepares complex technical and administrative reports and recommendations, including presentation materials, to City Council, Council Committees, and Commissions related to assigned area.
- Provides staff support in meetings with the public, property owners, public officials, civic organizations and consultants.
- Represents the City at regional and state committees, commissions and authorities, as assigned.
- Assists Director of Public Works in explaining and interpreting complex division policies, issues and proposals to City officials, other agencies and the general public.
- Supervises and participates in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets including identification of new projects and preparation of the Capital Improvement Program budget.
- Identifies, develops and pursues funding sources for assigned programs.
- Performs related work as necessary.
- Establishes and monitors capital project implementation to ensure design, construction and inspection of those projects to high professional quality standards, within industry cost indices and time schedules.
- Coordinates activities with Engineering Services and with those of other departments, consultants, and outside agencies and organization; confers with and serves as a liaison to other department, agencies, public officials, professional groups, residents and community groups.
- Investigates and resolves problems related to engineering projects including difficult and sensitive inquiries and citizen complaints.
- Acts as a technical advisor to City Council, City Manager, and Department Heads on engineering issues.
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CORE COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of :
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JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
You have :
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :
Experience : Five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory and administrative experience in the operation of an engineering organization, including management level experience.
Education : Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering. A Master's Degree in engineering is desirable.
License : Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License. Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional civil engineer in the State of California.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential duties require the following mental and / or physical abilities and work environment : work in a standard office environment and use standard office equipment and current software; safely drive to various locations throughout the City and County to manage, direct, coordinate and / or participate in meetings and community events in a variety of community settings and weather conditions; make effective presentations to public audiences; conduct City business during day and evening hours, including occasional weekend and irregular hours; grasp, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to prepare documents and data using a computer keyboard and mouse / trackball; sit for prolonged periods of time; stand, walk, reach, twist, turn, bend, and safely lift and move equipment and materials weighing up to 35 pounds in the performance of daily office activities; withstand exposure to noise, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards; converse by telephone, by email, in person, and before small and large groups, and be clearly understood; read and comprehend legal, technical and complex documents; interact with the public, elected officials, government agencies, and all different levels of City staff in an effective and professional manner. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supplemental Information
BENEFITS AND REWARDS :
Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include :
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Apply - Submit a completed City of Hayward job application, license, and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.
Application Review -
A. Minimum qualifications
B. Completion of the supplemental questionnaire
The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and / or rank on the eligible list. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.
Job Related Testing -
Oral Panel - Tentatively Scheduled for Mid / Late March 2025
The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.
Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process. Include specific or approximate dates here.
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 verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.
Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov / Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.
The City of Hayward reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.
APPLICATIONS
Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com. Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at (855) 524-5627.
The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Benefits Overview
This summary provides a brief overview of the benefits available to regular full-time City employees. As indicated in the 2025 Benefit Summary, some employee groups have different benefits based upon negotiated agreements. Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include :
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Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Your responses to the questions must be supported by both the work experience listed on your application as well as your resume. The rating of the supplemental questions may determine your application status and / or rank on the eligible list. Responses should be sufficiently detailed to assist in evaluating your qualifications for this position. Writing 'see resume' or 'N / A' is not a sufficient response. I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses.
Do you possess at least five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory and administrative experience in the operation of an engineering organization, including management level experience?
Do you possess a certificate of registration as a professional Civil Engineer in the State of California?
Please describe your professional experience in civil engineering design, construction practices, and plan review, detailing : a) The total number of years of experience in each areab) Your role and level of responsibilityc) The typical duties you performedEnsure this experience is also reflected in your Work History section.
Please provide an example that best demonstrates your public infrastructure project management experience. In your response, please include the following details : a) Your title and the employer / agency where you gained the experienceb) The purpose, size, scope, budget, and deliverables of the projectc) Your role and the phases of the projects for which you were directly responsibled) The internal and external stakeholders involved and types of contractors usedEnsure this experience is also reflected in your Work History section.
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Salary : $197,018 - $239,512
