What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Civil Engineer position at City of Salinas?
The City of Salinas is offering a HIRING INCENTIVE BONUS of $20,000 for newly hired Senior Civil Engineers. The incentive will be paid in four (4) installments: $5,000 will be paid upon hiring, $5,000 will be paid six months from date of hire, and $5,000 will be paid on the first and second anniversary of employment. Must become a registered Civil Engineer in the State of California within one year of hire.
An additional Educational Achievement premium of 2.5% will be paid for a Bachelor's degree plus 2.5% for a job-related graduate degree. Click here for a complete list of benefits.
The City is seeking experienced Senior Civil Engineers to organize, direct, assign, manage and coordinate the work of either the development engineering, engineering services, or water, waste and energy division in the Public Works Department. Trust, confidence, and professionalism will be highly valued traits. The ideal candidates will promote cooperation and communication and be high-functioning, productive self-starters with the ability to analyze facts and exercise sound and independent judgement in decision-making. This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: All applicants must provide proof of the required education at the time of application or submit to the Human Resources Department. Applicants with foreign degrees/transcripts must provide U.S. degree equivalency by submitting a credential evaluation report. Applications are incomplete without the required documents and will be disqualified. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all documents are received.
Summary of Duties: Under general supervision, organizes, directs, assigns, manages and coordinates the work of an Engineering Division in the Public Works Department. Directs and coordinates the work of assigned engineering staff; and directs and performs complex professional-level field and office engineering activities.
Distinguishing Characteristics: This is a senior level job in the engineering series of the Public Works department. This position has considerable experience and expertise and performs highly involved, complex, non-routine, and managerial tasks. Performs most work with little to no supervision and is responsible for personnel, policy, and procedural development.
Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives general direction from the Department Director or designee. Exercises general supervision over professional and technical staff.
- Oversees, supervises, and directs all division work; provides support and guidance for the formation, planning, permitting, surveying, design, construction, and inspection of city infrastructure projects
- Plans, assigns, directs, and reviews the work of numerous engineering staff, private consulting firms, construction inspectors, and various contractors; attends meetings, delegates work, schedules activities, and provides management and direction; performs site visits and evaluations
- Prepares and makes presentations to City Council, City commissions and other boards as assigned
- Participates in the planning, development, and implementation of the Public works budget; review plans and specifications, estimates, land surveys and other documents to ensure financial requirements are considered in the budget
- Supervises employees within the division, offers guidance and direction, ensures proper training, performs evaluations, and provides other supervisory support
- Participates in a wide range of meetings and conferences; represents the City at meetings with outside agencies; engages professionally with other departments, governmental agencies, regulatory bodies, advisory boards, and others to promote quality service and professional standards
- Responds and assists the general public with a wide range of inquiries and requests; handles requests for information from permit applicants, engineers, consultants, vendors, and other City departments; ensures proper documentation and reporting accuracy
- Develops, drafts, and implements division policies, procedures, staff reports and standards; promotes safety in the workplace and that work done is in line with the City’s goals and objectives; coordinates, manages, and supports vendors, employees, and other departments through exceptional professionalism and procedural adherence
- Performs other duties as assigned
In addition to the functions listed above:
When Assigned to Development Engineering
- Oversees plan review and inspection of private development including compliance with NPDES permit requirements.
- Issues and inspects encroachment permits for activities in the public right of way
- Issues and monitors street vendors
- Provides assistance to the City Engineer in implementing floodplain management and maintains FEMA compliance documents
- Provides technical support to planning applications in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act and processes and reviews map for recordation
- Reviews development proposals, prepares conditions of approval and recommends corrections
- Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates planning applications, environmental impact reports, planning documents, building and grading permits, and other data ensuring conformance and compliance with stormwater regulations, City standards, and other regulating agencies.
- Manages City’s addressing database and coordinates with other departments on addressing and street naming
When Assigned to Water, Solid Waste & Energy
- Manages and provides technical support for water projects
- Manages and provides technical support for the City’s Solid Waste and Recycling Programs
- Oversees and manages the City’s NPDES Stormwater Permit compliance
- Manages and oversees the City’s sustainability goals and programs including the Urban Greening Program
- Prepares grant applications for all types of capital improvements; plans, budgets, and monitors funds for all types of Public Works projects and programs as assigned
When Assigned to Engineering Services
- Responsible for the planning, management, and administration of the City’s Capital Improvement Program and a variety of Capital Improvement Projects
- Oversees design of streets, sewer, and storm drain projects
- Manages inspectors and consultant contracts
- Prepares grant applications for all types of capital improvements; plans, budgets, and monitors funds for all types of Public Works projects and programs as assigned
- Coordinates the preparation, distribution, explanation, tabulation and review of bid proposals
- Supervises the preparation of official maps and the maintenance and filing of base maps, engineering drawings, street address maps, and related materials
Typical Decisions: The incumbent will make decisions daily regarding management, oversight, direction, and operations of the assigned division. Works with only limited supervision and makes wide ranging personnel and work delegation decisions.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of civil engineering, traffic engineering, surveying, construction management, site development, roadway and utility construction, and storm water mitigation.
- Employee training, supervision, and delegation; supervisory roles and responsibilities.
- Principles of project and program management.
- Federal, State, and local regulations and laws; permitting process.
- Budget management and basic accounting.
- Professional software literacy.
Skill in:
- Planning, organizing, prioritizing, and delegating construction and maintenance work.
- Evaluating work procedures and practices; providing recommendations and budget analysis.
- Managing several different divisions and budget with minimal supervision.
- Public speaking and communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Understanding regulations, laws, ordinances, and codes.
- Preparing concise, comprehensive, and accurate written reports, presentations and correspondence.
- Effectively organizing tasks, planning time frames, and meeting deadlines.
- Managing, training and evaluating assigned staff.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering.
Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible supervisory and professional civil engineering experience.
Licenses and Certifications: A valid State of California Driver’s License; must become a registered Civil Engineer in the State of California within one year of hire; Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Developer (QSD) highly desirable.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, computer, business machines, and consistently stand or walk up to four hours per day as required. Vision sufficient to read fine print and display monitors; hearing sufficient to conduct conversations occasionally over the noise from groups of people, in-person, and using the telephone; speaking ability in understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distance, occasionally in crowds of people and for addressing groups; physical ability to push, pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, walk on uneven surfaces ; physical strength to lift twenty pounds from the floor; physical stamina sufficient to stand, walk and/or sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect, interpret and analyze data, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.
Working environment is shared between an office and outside. Work outdoors under adverse conditions in heat, wind, cold, and rain. Must drive a vehicle and travel to job sites, trainings, meetings, seminars, and classes.
Employee must complete SB 1343 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.
For questions, please contact Patricia Peñaloza, Human Resources Manager, at (831) 758-7416 or patricia.penaloza@ci.salinas.ca.us
Salary : $10,073 - $12,856
