What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Civil Engineer position at City of Indio, CA?
Salary : $118,104.69 - $174,494.53 Annually
Location : Indio, CA
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 01132025
Department : PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Description
- DISCLAIMER : The City reserves the right to accelerate or extend the "Closing Date" of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received. The City is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make all reasonable accommodations for the disabled to participate in employment programs and facilities. Women, minorities, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply. The finalist candidate must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
DEFINITION :
Under direction, leads, oversees, reviews, and performs work activities and duties assigned to the engineering staff; assumes responsibility for the more difficult and complex tasks; performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :
The Principal Civil Engineer is the advanced journey level professional class responsible for administering and overseeing a variety of functions in the Engineering Division and for providing technical guidance to staff engineers, and support staff. This classification is distinguished from the next higher class of City Engineer in that the latter has overall responsibility for the Engineering Division.
Duties
SUPERVISION RECEIVED / EXERCISED :
Receives direction from the City Engineer and / or the Director of Public Works. Exercises technical and functional supervision over training personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : (include but are not limited to the following)
OTHER DUTIES : (include but are not limited to the following)
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification)
Education :
The required qualification is to possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Experience :
The required qualification is to possess six years of progressively responsible professional experience including experience in directing the work of others involved in engineering project activities.
License / Certificate :
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license. Possession of a certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES : (The following are a representative sample of the KSA's necessary to perform essential duties of the position)
Knowledge of :
Operations and standard operating procedures of an engineering division; principles and practices of program development and administration; complex principles and practices of engineering design and construction management; principles and practices of capital budget development and administration; operational characteristics of engineering design and construction management standard equipment; methods and techniques of supervision, training, and motivation; basic principles of mathematics; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations; methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; modern office procedures, practices, methods, and equipment, including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation; proper English, spelling, and grammar; occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Skill to :
Operate an office computer and a variety of word processing and software applications; perform complicated engineering design work.
Ability to :
Oversee and participate in engineering design and construction management programs; participate in the operations and activities of engineering design professional, technical, and support staff; courteously respond to community issues, concerns and needs; analyze a complex issue and develop and implement an appropriate response; prepare and administer a municipal budget; analyze and evaluate new and existing service delivery methods and standard operating procedures; plan, organize, train, evaluate, and direct work of assigned staff; perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately; interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations; read, interpret, and record data accurately; organize, prioritize, and follow-up on work assignments; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
MEDICAL / DENTAL / VISION INSURANCE : A flex benefit is provided monthly. There are several medical insurance programs, two dental plans and one vision plan from which to choose.
RETIREMENT : City participates in the 2% @ 62 for new PERS miscellaneous members and 2.7 @ 57 for New PERS sworn program. The City also participates in social security. Please contact Human Resources if you are an existing PERS member.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION : Voluntary employee contribution, a choice of two 457 plans.
VACATION LEAVE : Based on length of employment with the City. 0-4 years = .3.08 hours, 4
Maximum vacation accumulation shall be three (3) times that employee's annual accrual coinciding with his / her current rate of earning. Upon reaching this ceiling, no more vacation shall accumulate until vacation is taken.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE TIME : Executive Management, Management, Confidential and Unrepresented FLSA exempt employees are entitled to 80 hours of Administrative Leave on an annual basis. Administrative Leave Time shall have no cash remuneration value and no more than sixteen (16) hours may be carried over into the next fiscal year. Administrative Leave Time must be used in a minimum increment of four (4) hours.
HOLIDAYS : City observes thirteen (13) holidays each year.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD) : Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 60 day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances providing 100% of pay.
LIFE INSURANCE : $50,000 term life. Premiums paid by the City. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for purchase.
MILEAGE : Employees who are required to use their personal vehicles for City business shall be reimbursed at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) standard mileage rate.
EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT : May be reimbursed for actual cost, subject to availability of funds.
OTHER : There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, or Resolution. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field?
Do you possess six years of progressively responsible professional experience including experience in directing the work of others involved in engineering project activities?
Do you possess a certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers?
List the name of the employer, your job title, and the dates of employment where you gained the required experience. You must provide the requested information. Responses including "see resume" or "see application" will result in rejection of your application.
Required Question
Salary : $118,105 - $174,495
