DEFINITION

Performs a wide variety of professional civil engineering work in planning, design, plan and construction review, contract initiation and management and other similar functions related to public and private development projects and subdivisions. These include engineering responsibility for the City's parks, traffic, transit, transportation, streets, water and sewer functions, subdivisions, civil works construction, building construction, and landscaping; performs other work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Civil Engineer has responsibility for professional engineering functions involved in the City's public works, parks, and building operations, including functioning as the City's Traffic Engineer and Superintendent of Streets. This is a professional level engineering class where the incumbent performs assignments requiring independent judgment and some discretion. The incumbent must possess negotiating skills necessary to deal with public and private development proponents, citizens, and the affected local and State agencies in order to complete projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

Policy direction is provided by the City Council and administrative direction is provided by the City Manager. The position does not supervise other engineering staff; however, is responsible for project management and administrative oversight to contractors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Plans, organizes, supervises, coordinates and performs professional engineering work in the design and construction of streets, sidewalks, sewer amd water lines, flood control projects, ground water and aqueduct systems, traffic signals and circulation, and related public works projects; handles all general and specialized engineering services, including contracts with State and Federal transportation agencies; prepares annual operating budget requests and controls expenditures; provides professional civil engineering consultation to the City Council and City Manager regarding public works, building and engineering activities; prepares agenda items and resolutions; participates in the review, development and implementation of private and public development projects, including financing; prepares and reviews engineering plans and specifications; negotiates project approval by City, County, State, and other agencies; prepares design and construction project bid proposals; elicits bids; reviews and oversees projects through final acceptance by agency; confers with and advises on problems related to the design and construction of projects, the interpretation and enforcement of construction specifications, and the design and operations of City's infrastructure systems; develops comprehensive recommendations for management use; reviews and recommends modifications to traffic control programs at City intersections; responds to difficult citizen inquiries and complaints; participates in the preparation and administration of the department's Capital Improvement Program Budget; coordinates engineering activities with other City departments and with outside agencies; researches files, publications, and sources both inside and outside the department as necessary; prepares engineering studies and reports; serves as the City Traffic Engineer; represents the City and serves as liaison to committees, boards, commissions and other governmental agencies; supervises, reviews, and maintains maps, site plans and other records related to buildings, development, and city infrastructure.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/Education

Sufficient experience and education in civil engineering activities to 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. Experience dealing with transportation issues and possession of current structural engineering experience is highly desirable.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

Comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of civil engineering as applied to the planning, analysis, design and construction of municipal public works projects; applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, standards, and codes related to the design and construction of structures and developments; methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works, utilities, and building construction projects; design and legal requirements of water and wastewater systems; transportation issues; principles of project management and public financing, contracting, and budgeting; local, State, and Federal laws and regulations impacting public transportation issues; engineering cost estimating; principles and practices of contract negotiations and administration; engineering mathematics; computer applications related to civil engineering. Skill in negotiating with developers, contractors, and State and Federal agencies; preparing and administering construction and development agreements; analyzing engineering problems. Ability to make complex engineering computations, including estimating time and materials' costs; interpret and explain complex engineering criteria to lay persons; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; perform complex professional engineering work with a minimum of supervision; effectively resolve citizen complaints and problems on the job site; prepare annual budget requests and control expenditures; adminster 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.

Working Conditions

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also 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 constructions 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.

License/Certificate

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. Possesssion of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor issued by the State of California.