DEFINITION

Under general direction plans, directs, manages, and oversees the functions of the Engineering Division of the Engineering/Public Works Department, including any engineering responsibility for the City's parks, traffic, transit, transportation, streets, water and sewer functions, subdivisions, civil works construction, building construction, and landscaping; coordinates activities with other departments, governmental agencies and other outside organizations; and performs other work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Deputy City Engineer is a management level position in the Engineering/Public Works Department. This classification is distinguished from the classification of City Engineer / Public Works Director in that the latter has overall management responsibility of the Engineering / Public Works Department. This classification is further distinguished from the next lower classification of Civil Engineer in that the latter is a non-supervisory, professional classification.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

Policy direction is provided by the City Council and administrative direction is provided by the City Engineer / Public Works Director. Supervisory responsibility entails direct and indirect supervision of technical and professional staff in the Engineering Division and outside consultants.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary)

• Plans, organizes, supervises, coordinates and performs professional engineering work in the design and construction of streets, sidewalks, sewer and water lines, flood control projects, ground water and aqueduct systems, traffic signals and circulation, and related public works projects
• Coordinates capital improvement projects with contractors, utility companies and other agencies; administers construction contracts; monitors and participates in the work of staff or consultants responsible for reviewing design conformance and accuracy of public and private development projects
• Responsible for the design and development of public works and utility structures and the preparation of project specifications; consults with contractors; reviews plans submitted by consultants and developers to ensure conformity with established standards and regulations; provides advice and instruction to subordinates on design standards and problems from the construction phase to completion of the project; provides supervision of field work; prepares, reviews and recommends change orders
• Directs, supervises, and participates in engineering review of land development projects, prepares development conditions approval, reviews of subdivision maps, site development plans, security agreements and conformance with development codes and requirements
• Represents the City in land development proposals; justifies and discusses development proposals in a complex political environment; negotiates complex agreements; prepares, reviews, and interprets agreements and contracts
• Provides professional engineering expertise for the development of long-range planning issues and programs
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of the capital improvement program and budget
• Provides professional civil engineering consultation to the City Council and City Manager regarding public works and engineering activities
• Participates in the preparation of professional engineering and environmental studies and reports
• Coordinates engineering activities with other City departments, divisions, sections, and outside agencies
• Serves as Acting City Engineer/Public Works Director as assigned; may serve as the City Traffic Engineer and Superintendent of Streets
• Formulates, implements, and evaluates Engineering Division operating policies and procedures; selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff
• Reviews and signs engineering drawings, work orders, and purchase orders
• Prepares and provides correspondence, staff reports, ordinances, and resolutions to the City Manager, City Council, committees, City departments, outside agencies and the public
• Meets with individuals and community organizations concerning the engineering functions; responds to inquiries and complaints regarding engineering functions; serves as staff to boards, commissions, and committees as may be required; makes presentations to City Council and other boards, commissions and citizen groups

QUALIFICATIONS

Sufficient education and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of the Deputy City Clerk.

Education and/or Experience:

Sufficient experience and education in civil engineering activities to direct, manage, and perform the City's engineering functions in an effective and cost-efficient manner. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely-related field from an accredited college or university and five years’ experience related to professional civil engineering involving the design and construction of public works projects including at least two years in a supervisory capacity. Experience dealing with transportation issues is highly desirable. Experience in land development proposal review is desirable.

Knowledge of:

• Comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering design and construction principles and practices as applied to public works projects and building construction
• Methods of preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and acquiring funding for the development of public works facilities and building construction
• Design and legal requirements of water and wastewater systems
• Transportation issues
• Principles of supervision, training, and management
• Principles of public financing, contracting, and budgeting; local, State, and Federal laws and regulations impacting public transportation issues

Skill to:

• Quickly and accurately perform math and engineering calculations

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, perform and evaluate the engineering functions of the City
• Provide supervision and training to assigned staff
• Formulate, evaluate, and make recommendations on policies and procedures affecting the City's engineering services
• Perform comprehensive professional engineering review in the development of designs, plans, drawings, and specifications for public works, building construction, and alteration projects; prepare annual budget requests and control expenditures
• Administer and track contracts and projects
• Provide clear, concise, and professionally sound consultation to the City Council, City Manager, and other interested parties on public works, building and engineering issues
• Prepare comprehensive and concise technical reports
• Prepare grant applications and administer grant programs
• Make effective public presentations
• Communicate professionally and effectively with members of the public, the development community, and staff of other public agencies
• Learn and utilize new technology
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Licensing Requirements:

(positions in this class typically require)

• Possession of a Class C California Driver's License by date of appointment
• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers

Working Conditions

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. It requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing and reviewing construction plans, statistical reports and data, and using a computer key board. Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in reading reports, reviewing plans and blueprints, and using the computer. Hearing and speaking is required in communicating with individuals and groups. When visiting construction sites, the incumbent may be required to walk on uneven and slippery surfaces, be exposed to all weather conditions, dust and pollen, noise, and mechanical hazards such as construction equipment.

FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Unit: Management
Approved By: City Council
Date Approved: August 8, 2006