Deputy City Engineer

City of Tulare•Tulare, CA

About The Position

The Deputy City Engineer is an assistant department head in the City of Tulare’s Engineering & Project Management Department. Under administrative direction from the City Engineer, the position supports the planning, organization, direction, and management of department operations, including public works and capital improvement projects. The role provides highly responsible professional support, coordinates activities with other City departments and external stakeholders, and performs related work as required. The Deputy City Engineer exercises broad managerial authority and general direction over management, supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative staff, directly and through subordinate supervisors. The position oversees department programs and projects, participates in developing and implementing goals, policies, and procedures, and may act for the City Engineer in their absence. It is distinguished from senior engineering and project management roles by its department-wide administrative responsibilities and oversight. The position typically requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible civil engineering experience, including project planning and direction and staff supervision. A California Professional Civil Engineer registration and a valid or obtainable Class C California driver’s license are required. Work takes place in office and field settings, with occasional site inspections and the possibility of evening meetings or responses to emergencies outside normal working hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent qualifying education and experience.
Five years of increasingly responsible civil engineering experience, including planning and directing projects and supervising engineering staff.
Current registration as a Professional Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license.
Knowledge of civil engineering and public works administration, engineering design and construction, project management, municipal infrastructure, capital improvement programs, applicable laws and standards, budgeting, supervision, contract administration, and public-sector project delivery.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct complex engineering programs and projects; analyze technical problems and develop practical solutions; interpret laws and engineering standards; prepare and present technical reports and recommendations; manage multiple priorities; supervise staff; communicate effectively; and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle to visit project sites and attend evening meetings as required; may need to respond to emergencies or critical infrastructure issues outside normal working hours.

Responsibilities

Support the City Engineer in planning, organizing, and directing department programs, services, activities, goals, and policies.
Coordinate the planning, design, and construction of public works and capital improvement projects.
Direct, coordinate, and review engineering activities, including project management, permitting, development review, and related engineering services.
Participate in developing and administering the departmental budget, monitor expenditures, and recommend adjustments.
Supervise, train, motivate, coach, and evaluate staff, including providing discipline and performance management as needed.
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and operational improvements to improve departmental efficiency and service delivery.
Manage engineering studies, analyses, and technical reviews related to City infrastructure, transportation systems, and development projects.
Review engineering plans, specifications, reports, and technical documents for compliance with City standards, engineering principles, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee preparation of requests for proposals, consultant contracts, and construction contracts for engineering projects.
Coordinate activities with City departments, public agencies, utilities, developers, consultants, and contractors.
Provide technical guidance and professional recommendations to City leadership on engineering issues, infrastructure planning, and capital improvement projects.
Investigate and resolve complex technical, operational, and construction issues.
Represent the department before City leadership, elected officials, boards, commissions, outside agencies, and the public.
Conduct research, prepare reports, and make recommendations regarding engineering policies, programs, and projects.
Assume responsibility for department operations in the City Engineer’s absence when needed.