Deputy Public Works Director/ City Engineer

City of El Centro•El Centro, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under administrative direction of the Director of Public Works, the Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer assists in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the engineering functions of the Public Works Department; performs professional engineering work in the design, review, budgeting, and construction of the City’s capital improvement and infrastructure programs; oversees land development review activities including tentative and final maps, site plan reviews, lot line adjustments, grading permits, and encroachment permits; manages traffic capital improvement projects including road rehabilitations, pavement management, and traffic signals; provides engineering support to water and sewer infrastructure projects; supervises assigned engineering staff; acts as Director of Public Works in the department head’s absence; and performs related responsibilities as assigned. The Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer is a registered professional engineer classification that performs with a broad range of independence within legal, policy, and procedural parameters. This position reports directly to the Director of Public Works and provides functional supervision and technical direction to the Associate / Assistant Engineer, Engineering Technicians, and associated engineering staff. The Deputy Public Works Director/ City Engineer is distinguished from the Director of Public Works in that the latter has overall management responsibility for all departmental divisions, including engineering, public works administration, water, sewer, mechanic shop and facilities. The Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer acts on behalf of the Director of Public Works during absences and may represent the Department in meetings with developers, consultants, contractors, City staff, outside agencies, and the public.

Requirements

Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of civil engineering as applied to public works design, construction, and maintenance.
Methods, materials, and techniques used in the planning, design, and construction of streets, traffic signals, water distribution systems, sewer collection systems, drainage facilities, and related public infrastructure.
California Subdivision Map Act; subdivision agreements, improvement securities, and conveyances; parcel map waiver processes; and development impact fee programs.
Traffic engineering principles; pavement management and road rehabilitation methods; traffic signal design and operations.
Grant funding programs applicable to municipal public works, including federal and State transportation funding sources; grant application and administration requirements.
Pertinent federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances governing public works engineering, land development, and environmental compliance.
Principles and practices of capital improvement budgeting, cost estimating, and expenditure control.
Principles and practices of effective supervision, personnel management, training, and performance evaluation.
Methods for preparing engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, bid documents, and contract documents.
Principles of public agency procurement and the California Public Contract Code.
Plan, organize, manage, and coordinate the activities of the engineering division, including land development review, capital improvement programs, and infrastructure support functions.
Review, analyze, and interpret engineering plans, specifications, reports, and studies; apply sound engineering judgment in evaluating compliance with standards and regulations.
Prepare and oversee the preparation of clear, accurate, and comprehensive staff reports, technical studies, bid documents, and administrative correspondence.
Effectively represent the Department before the City Council, commissions, boards, outside agencies, developers, contractors, and the public.
Supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned engineering and administrative staff; administer discipline as appropriate.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, staff, developers, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the public.
Work independently with minimal direction within established legal, policy, and procedural parameters.
Operate a variety of technical software applications including GIS, CAD systems, project management tools, and spreadsheet programs.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a clear and professional manner.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional civil engineering experience, including at least two (2) years in administrative or supervisory capacity and experience in capital improvement project management, land development review, and construction administration.
Public agency experience is strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California (PE license required).
Current California C Driver’s License and acceptable driving record must be maintained.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or Business Administration is highly desirable.
Experience with MS4 Stormwater permit compliance and NPDES requirements.
Experience administering federally funded public works projects (Caltrans Local Assistance, FHWA, or similar).
California Land Surveyor license

Responsibilities

Reviews and processes tentative maps, final maps, parcel maps, and parcel map waivers for compliance with the Subdivision Map Act, City Municipal Code, and applicable engineering standards.
Reviews and processes site plan reviews, lot line adjustments, grading permits, and encroachment permits; evaluates development applications for engineering compliance and imposes conditions of approval as appropriate.
Reviews improvement plans, grading plans, drainage studies, hydrology reports, and soils reports submitted by private developers and consultants.
Administers and monitors subdivision improvement agreements and development impact fee programs; coordinates plan check activities with Building, Planning, and other City departments.
Meets with developers, engineers, architects, property owners, and members of the public to discuss proposed projects, engineering requirements, conditions of approval, and City standards.
Plans, manages, and administers the City’s Traffic Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including road rehabilitation, pavement management, and traffic signal projects.
Prepares and manages project scopes, schedules, budgets, and cost estimates for capital improvement projects; monitors expenditures and ensures projects are delivered within budget and on schedule.
Prepares and oversees the preparation of bid documents, plans, specifications, and contract documents for public works construction projects; administers the competitive bidding process and evaluates bids; recommends contract awards.
Provides construction administration and inspection oversight for capital improvement projects; monitors contractor performance and ensures compliance with contract documents, City standards, and applicable regulations.
Pursues and administers grant funding from federal, State, and local sources for transportation and capital improvement projects; ensures compliance with grant requirements and reporting obligations; participates in regional transportation planning efforts.
Provides engineering support and technical assistance to Public Works divisions for water treatment and distribution and sewer treatment and collection infrastructure projects, including design review, construction oversight, and coordination with utilities and regulatory agencies.
Reviews engineering plans and specifications for water and sewer improvement projects submitted by developers and contractors; evaluates projects for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and permit conditions.
Assists in the investigation and resolution of utility infrastructure issues; prepares technical reports and recommendations related to water and sewer system improvements.
Assists in the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
Prepares and presents staff reports, technical studies, and recommendations to the City Council, commissions, and other bodies as required.
Assists in the preparation of the engineering division’s operating and capital improvement budgets; monitors expenditures and identifies cost recovery opportunities.
Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of technical and administrative reports, correspondence, and written materials related to engineering activities.
Coordinates and confers with representatives of other City departments, public agencies, utilities, and outside organizations on engineering matters.
Monitors and interprets changes in laws, codes, and regulations related to engineering operations; evaluates impacts on City activities and recommends policy or procedural adjustments.
Attends all City Council meetings and other committee meetings, as necessary.
Acts as Director of Public Works in the absence of the department head.
Performs related duties as assigned.