Assistant Director of Public Works Engineering Services/City Engineer
About The Position
The City of Vacaville invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Public Works - Engineering Services/City Engineer The Assistant Director of Public Works - Engineering Services manages and oversees all programs, activities and operations within the Engineering Services Division of the Public Works Department. Examples of duties include, but are not limited to: Works closely with the Public Works Director to shape the Division priorities, guide strategic planning and advance major initiatives. Oversees the City's Engineering Services Division, including development engineering oversight, capital project planning, civil engineering design, construction management and inspection for streets, utilities, transportation systems and public facilities. Assists in developing and implementing department goals, objectives, policies and procedures. Manages and mentors engineering, professional, technical and administrative staff, sets work priorities, monitors work flow and reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures. Serves as the City Engineer. Please see the class specificationfor complete details about this position.
Requirements
- Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field.
- Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in professional civil engineering, including two years of management responsibility.
- Possession of a Professional Civil Engineer Certificate of Registration with the State of California is required.
- Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to energize and motivate a wide range of staff and personalities towards division and department-level goals
- Experience with the management of public works engineering operations
- Experience managing municipal public works civil engineering design and construction management, construction inspection and land surveying
- Ability to organize and prioritize goals, objectives and projects
- Experience managing a large number of staff and teams
Responsibilities
- Works closely with the Public Works Director to shape the Division priorities, guide strategic planning and advance major initiatives.
- Oversees the City's Engineering Services Division, including development engineering oversight, capital project planning, civil engineering design, construction management and inspection for streets, utilities, transportation systems and public facilities.
- Assists in developing and implementing department goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
- Manages and mentors engineering, professional, technical and administrative staff, sets work priorities, monitors work flow and reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures.
- Serves as the City Engineer.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance at affordable rates - City covers up to 85% of Kaiser premium, other plans are also available
- Vision and Dental Insurancemonthly premiums covered 100% by the City
- Healthcare double coverage opt-out incentive of $3,000 per year for eligible employees
- Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays and two floating holidays a year
- Up to 97.5 hours per year of Administrative Leave
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment up to $2,200 per fiscal year
- Deferred compensation plan with up to 6% City contribution available
- California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
