The City of Grover Beach
Senior Engineer
The City of Grover Beach, Grover Beach, California, us, 93483
Under direction of a Public Works Director/City Engineer, performs field and office work related to engineering functions in support of City land development, traffic, or capital improvement programs; to coordinate and plan projects including preparation of proposals, reviewing plans, preparing reports and coordinating construction activities; to ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and to perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Perform a variety of professional engineering functions related to Public Works maintenance and operations, land development, traffic or capital improvement projects.
Coordinate and plan various capital improvement projects; prepare proposals to solicit professional designs; coordinate various construction activities.
Prepare civil engineering designs for assigned projects utilizing a variety of computer software programs; perform detailed calculations and computations; prepare and/or review the adequacy and accuracy of computation, preliminary layouts, and design work from field and survey data.
Exercise engineering judgment in accordance with current accepted practice of civil engineering and appropriate laws and codes.
Prepare special engineering studies and reports; conduct comprehensive engineering studies for water, storm drain, sewer and street projects.
Perform necessary calculations to check engineering drawings prepared by outside consultants.
Conduct field inspections of capital projects during construction; ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations; provide resolutions to construction problems.
Provide assistance to construction inspectors in the interpretation of plans and resolution of problems encountered during construction; review record drawings to ensure compliance with original plans and specifications.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of civil engineering.
Attend City Council, Traffic Safety Committee and/or Planning Commission meetings; make staff presentations.
Attend meetings and provide coordination with other agencies including resource agencies.
Prepare detailed staff reports for City Council, Planning Commission and Traffic Commission.
Assist in preparing the five-year capital improvement program.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
May serve as the City's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator.
Certification as a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) and Practitioner (QSP) is highly desirable.
Education and/or Experience - Senior Engineer:
Bachelors' Degree in Civil, Traffic or Transportation Engineering or a related field, and a minimum of four years related experience in civil, traffic, land development, construction or water resource planning.
License/Certificate/Special Requirements:
Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California, or registration in another state with the ability to obtain California registration within 6 months.
Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university, with a major in civil or mechanical engineering or a related field.
Senior Civil Engineer:
Four years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the field of civil or traffic, land development, construction or water resource planning. KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS: Knowledge of: Engineering theories and principles related to the area of assignment; Construction theories and principles; Principles of project management; Computer applications related to the work including basic GIS and AutoCad concepts and applications; Principles of capital improvement cost estimation and contract administration; Basic supervisory principles and practices; Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting effective staff reports; and Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with government agencies, community groups, various businesses, professional and regulatory organizations and the public. Ability to: Research, design, prepare and evaluate plans, specifications, request for proposal, cost estimates and other documents for a variety of City projects; coordinates this work with that of other city departments, outside agencies, contractors and consultants. Prepare plans and drawings neatly and accurately. Prepare engineering design computations and check, design, and prepare engineering plans and studies. Learn and understand City engineering policies and procedures. Administer contracts and coordinate and review the work of outside consultants. Learn applicable laws and regulatory codes. Prepare quantity and cost estimates. Use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment. Prepare reports encompassing raw technical data; prepare effective cost estimates and recommendations. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Skill to: Preparing engineering designs and plans; Preparing, negotiating and managing contracts and monitoring the work of contractors and consultants; Writing technical reports and preparing cost estimates; Reading blueprints, plans and technical specifications; Coordinating and managing multiple projects, often with competing deadlines; and Communicating effectively with officials, co-workers, contractors, consultants, representatives of organizations and others sufficient to convey information, both directly and over the telephone. The most qualified candidates will be selected to appear before a panel for an oral interview. Those applicants invited to an interview will be notified electronically at the email address provided by each candidate through the application process. Therefore, it is the applicant's responsibility to provide an accurate email address and to allow their inbox to receive emails from the City of Grover Beach in regard to this recruitment. A tentative oral interview date has been scheduled for
TBD . The oral board will recommend a limited number of candidates to the eligibility list from which the new
Senior Engineer, Associate Engineer or Assistant Engineer
may be selected. This recruitment may also establish an eligibility list for future
Senior Engineer, Associate Engineer and Assistant Engineer
openings. PLEASE NOTE:
If at any time during the recruitment any portion of your application packet does not meet the requirements you may be disqualified from further consideration in this recruitment.
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Four years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the field of civil or traffic, land development, construction or water resource planning. KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS: Knowledge of: Engineering theories and principles related to the area of assignment; Construction theories and principles; Principles of project management; Computer applications related to the work including basic GIS and AutoCad concepts and applications; Principles of capital improvement cost estimation and contract administration; Basic supervisory principles and practices; Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting effective staff reports; and Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with government agencies, community groups, various businesses, professional and regulatory organizations and the public. Ability to: Research, design, prepare and evaluate plans, specifications, request for proposal, cost estimates and other documents for a variety of City projects; coordinates this work with that of other city departments, outside agencies, contractors and consultants. Prepare plans and drawings neatly and accurately. Prepare engineering design computations and check, design, and prepare engineering plans and studies. Learn and understand City engineering policies and procedures. Administer contracts and coordinate and review the work of outside consultants. Learn applicable laws and regulatory codes. Prepare quantity and cost estimates. Use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment. Prepare reports encompassing raw technical data; prepare effective cost estimates and recommendations. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Skill to: Preparing engineering designs and plans; Preparing, negotiating and managing contracts and monitoring the work of contractors and consultants; Writing technical reports and preparing cost estimates; Reading blueprints, plans and technical specifications; Coordinating and managing multiple projects, often with competing deadlines; and Communicating effectively with officials, co-workers, contractors, consultants, representatives of organizations and others sufficient to convey information, both directly and over the telephone. The most qualified candidates will be selected to appear before a panel for an oral interview. Those applicants invited to an interview will be notified electronically at the email address provided by each candidate through the application process. Therefore, it is the applicant's responsibility to provide an accurate email address and to allow their inbox to receive emails from the City of Grover Beach in regard to this recruitment. A tentative oral interview date has been scheduled for
TBD . The oral board will recommend a limited number of candidates to the eligibility list from which the new
Senior Engineer, Associate Engineer or Assistant Engineer
may be selected. This recruitment may also establish an eligibility list for future
Senior Engineer, Associate Engineer and Assistant Engineer
openings. PLEASE NOTE:
If at any time during the recruitment any portion of your application packet does not meet the requirements you may be disqualified from further consideration in this recruitment.
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