Engineer Division Manager - Public Works

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard's Public Works Department, Water Division is seeking an Engineer Division Manager with strong organizational skills and excellent oral and written communication skills. This individual will be responsible for managing the Water Division's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and maintenance projects requiring engineering support. Performs various professional-level civil engineering work related to the planning, budgeting, design, review, and construction of CIP projects; confers with City Staff, contractors, consultants, and representatives of other agencies regarding water infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have public sector experience, water utility experience, be well-versed in modern principles and practices of engineering, and possess solid communication skills. As the position interacts with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, exceptional interpersonal skills are of the utmost importance. The successful candidate will have a proven work history of growth, the ability to effectively implement projects, and interact with staff professionally and positively. These are the ideal opportunities for individuals that possess a passion for public service, especially serving an underserved community, and for entrepreneurs from within who recognizes this opportunity to create and establish an effective and efficient administrative infrastructure for long-term success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or directly related field
Five (5) years of professional engineering and/or construction/project management experience
Two (2) years of supervisory experience
California Professional Engineering (PE) Registration
Certification in an engineering specialty
Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees, customers, and vendors
Proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Nice To Haves

Public sector experience
Water utility experience

Responsibilities

Develop the Water Division engineering team
Coordinate with Operations
Manage the Water Division CIP planning and execution
Assist with the annual budget process
Develop and review requests for proposals
Manage professional agreements and construction contracts
Assist Operations with maintenance projects that require engineering support
Manages and oversees the activities and/or operations of complex infrastructure improvement plan review, infrastructure maintenance and construction, design and construction services, and/or related projects; monitors and ensures compliance with design standards, policies, practices, codes and regulations.
Serves as primary liaison and technical expert in support of assigned engineering projects; consults with and provides information to architects, engineers, developers, consultants and outside agencies; reviews project studies, specifications, drawings and other technical documents; performs job site inspections as needed.
Provides project management and scheduling of resources; manages and administers assigned budgets and contracts; monitors project progress and schedules; reviews issues; performs complex engineering calculations; researches and analyzes information; recommends alternative project solutions; implements solutions.
Attends, facilitates and presents at meetings; prepares and oversees the development and delivery of reports, proposals, contracts, plans, specifications, approval conditions and/or other technical engineering documents.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.