What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Development Engineer position at City of San Bernardino, CA?
Salary : $112,388.88 - $136,618.20 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 24-10159-01
Department : Public Works Department
Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Job Summary
Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development? Consider joining the City of San Bernardino's Public Works Department as a Land Development Engineer!
About the Position : The City of San Bernardino is seeking a Land Development Engineer that can provide professional civil engineering guidance through the land development process for the City's Engineering Division, including construction, civil engineering, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, and storm water / national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) compliance. This position may exercise supervisory responsibility over professional, technical, and clerical support staff as needed.
The Ideal Candidate :
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and will be a registered civil engineer with land development planning, plan review, and construction management experience, and can communicate well verbally and in writing, a team builder, and practice best management.
About the City :
The City of San Bernardino is a community rich in history and cultural diversity. Influences of Native Americans, Mexican settlers, and Spanish missionaries can still be seen throughout the City today. From 1810 to the present, San Bernardino has been recognized for its scenic beauty and strategic location. Today, the City of San Bernardino serves as the county seat and is the largest city in the County of San Bernardino with a population of 222,203.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Administers and coordinates activities of the City's land development regulation programs; enforces requirements for grading, ADA requirements, federal, state, and county storm water and NPDES / MS4 requirements.
- Directs and manages best practices for site construction review and inspection techniques, grading plans, ADA compliance and inspection, storm water management and NPDES / MS4 requirements, and low-impact development.
- Collaborates with other divisions and departments involved in the land development and construction process including Planning, Building, Public Works, Fire, Water, and outside agencies as appropriate.
- Negotiates highly complex contracts and solutions on a variety of administrative, fiscal, and special projects; participates in the preparation and monitoring of program or special project budgets.
- Evaluates processes and procedures, recommends, develops, and implements operation and service improvements as needed.
- Reviews plans and documents submitted and supervises inspections for new, existing, or potential construction of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings to determine compliance with relevant construction standards, ADA requirements, grading ordinances, and related regulations; perform specific plan review work or work with outside consultants for plan review based on complexity and workload.
- Supervises the investigation of complaints and alleged violations of construction standards, ADA standards, and storm water standards; issues notices of non compliance regarding code requirements and applicable ordinances.
- Provides clarification, status, or requirements pertaining to construction permits.
- Acts as information resource to property owners, builders, contractors, and architects regarding compliance with standards, grading standards, ADA compliance, and storm water requirements; explains and interprets codes and regulations.
- Collects, analyzes, and interprets data for the purpose of special studies and reports; maintains accurate records; oversees the maintenance of automated records and generation of computerized reports relating to plan review and inspection activities.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the general public, property owners, other agencies, co-workers, subordinates, and supervisors.
- Provides vacation and temporary relief as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
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Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience :
Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field; and five (5) years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, and at least two (2) of which were in a management capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment :
A valid State driver's license is required.
Current, valid registration as a Professional Engineer with the California State Licensing Board is required.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment : The employee works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. However, up to 25% of the work may be in the field and on construction sites where the employee may be exposed to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, and traffic; and work in inclement weather conditions including heat, cold and rain. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle and feel computers and standard business equipment; reach with hands and arms, and occasionally climb ladders to the top of buildings. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk and may occasionally lift and carry materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus sufficient to read small print, computer screens and other written materials.
Supplemental Information
Benefits
The City offers an attractive compensation and benefit package, that includes :
Application Submission :
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Selection Process : All applicants must submit clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.
The selection process will consist of :
Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list, and highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive information / instructions via email only.
Accommodation : The City of San Bernardino will provide reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Please call 909-384-5104 or email abdelmaseeh_ma@sbcity.org for additional information regarding requests for accommodation.
Pre-Employment Process :
All positions are subject to the following pre-employment screenings :
For more information about this position, please contact the
City of San Bernardino Human Resources Department at 909-384-5104.
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City offers an attractive Management / Confidential Group benefit package, that includes :
Do you possess a valid Driver's License?Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License is required. For out of State applicants, a valid driver's license is required. A valid Class "C" California Driver's License must be obtained within (10) days of appointment.
Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education :
Do you have a Current, valid registration as a Professional Civil Engineer with the California State Licensing Board?(Failure of obtaining a Professional Civil Engineer license will disqualify your application from this recruitment.)
How many years of civil engineering experience do you possess?
How many years of management capacity experience do you possess?
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete : Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and / or print these for your records. Please note : if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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Salary : $112,389 - $136,618
