DEFINITION

Plans, directs, coordinates, and oversees the functions of the Engineering 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 and outside agencies; performs other work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The City Engineer has responsibility for the management, supervision, and 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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

Policy direction is provided by the City Council and administrative direction is provided by the City Manager. Supervisory responsibility entails direct and indirect supervision of technical and professional staff. Provides administrative oversight of Engineering and other Consultants.

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; supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; handles all general and specialized engineering services, including contracts with State and Federal transportation agencies; supervises engineering and construction inspection support staff; 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; serves as the City Traffic Engineer; represents the City and serves as liaison to committees, boards, commissions and other governmental agencies; formulates, implements, and evaluates department operating policies and procedures; supervises, reviews, and maintains maps, site plans and other records related to buildings, development, and city infrastructure; oversees, prepares, and reviews plans, specifications and bid proposals for public works projects; supervises the proper inspection of public works construction projects; oversees the preparation of and prepares a variety of reports and studies; meets with individuals and community organizations concerning the engineering functions; responds to inquiries and complaints regarding engineering functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/Education

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 management or supervisory capacity. Experience dealing with transportation issues is highly desirable.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

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. 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; 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. 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 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.