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City of Rosemead

City Engineer

City of Rosemead, Rosemead, California, United States, 91770


THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL ONE FULL-TIME VACANCY IN THE

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

AND TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST TO BE USED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES.

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to access brochure.SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Public Works, manages the operations of the Engineering Division; performs professional work of considerable difficulty in engineering, planning, design, construction, survey, permitting, traffic operations, transportation, and infrastructure projects; provides complex and responsible support to the Director of Public Works and performs related duties as required.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Manages the Engineering Division through effective planning, staff management, and resource allocation; manages projects and reviews activities to achieve the City’s development strategies; assures that engineering services are in compliance with all laws, policies, and regulations;Manages the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Engineering Division including research, survey design, permitting, project and construction management, and capital projects for traffic, transportation, storm drain, water, wastewater, and park infrastructure, and facilities.Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Engineering Division; recommends within Engineering Division policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work and technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with City specifications, standard and service quality.Reviews and assures the effective completion of assigned projects and compliance with State and Federal regulations, City policies, and goals, and standards.Prepares, reviews, and recommends approval of plans and specifications, designs, cost estimates, environmental documents, reports, and studies for all engineering projects.Supervises and monitors the work of all consulting engineers; verifies and approves all contractors' work estimates, payment requests, and change orders.Performs site inspections during construction for adherence to specific methods and materials and to ensure compliance with regulations for system safety or design.Manages public works services including plan check operations in conjunction with other City departments, and the review and approval of traffic impact analysis reports, encroachment agreements, and various encroachment and right of way permits.Prepares and presents staff reports, memoranda, studies, and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services; presents reports to City Council, various commissions, committees, and external public groups.Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs.Attends and facilitates Traffic Commission meetings and manages preparation of Traffic Commission meeting agenda items.Manages contracted projects; assures project deliverables meet schedule, cost, and quality requirements; reviews and approves contracts and plan specifications; reviews technical and analytical reports and makes technical estimates of a specialized nature for projects, contracts, and regulatory issues.Plans, directs, and coordinates the functions of construction project management, development review, design, surveying, inspection, technical plans, and specifications, right-of-way, and budgets.Coordinates engineering operations with City Departments and Federal, State, and regional agencies.Manages the City’s capital improvement program (CIP) and CIP Budget, plans and prioritizes operational plans and resource requirements; interprets concerns, defines desired results, develops solutions, determines scope and priorities of programs and special projects.Manages compliance activities for the Municipal Storm Sewer System (MS4) permitting, environmental issues, storm water pollution, and sewer system management; conducts studies and investigations to manage environmental hazards; researches and analyzes data for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program; coordinates State Water Resources Control Board water quality programs.Assures effective communication of Engineering Division issues; interprets and explains Federal and State rules and regulations; analyzes department financial and resource information and manages budgets.Manages the Engineering Division; plans, prioritizes, and assigns tasks and projects; monitors work and evaluates performance; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; monitors operations to identify and resolve problems; assures the quality of the engineering services and work products, and assures required deadlines are met; reviews Engineering Division documents as needed to assure compliance with City policies and standards.Supports the relationship between the City of Rosemead and the constituent population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.Education and Experience Guidelines:Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university; AND five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience, including two (2) years of managerial or supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

License and Certification Requirements:Registration as a Professional Engineer by the California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is required.Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.Knowledge of:

City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.Principles and standards of municipal civil engineering programs, urban planning, capital improvement, program management, land development and subdivision, surveying, tract and parcel maps, transportation planning, traffic engineering, and traffic operations, and construction management.Principles and practices of administrative management, including personnel rules, procurement, budgeting, contract and risk management, performance management, goal setting, program development, and project management.Principles of design, construction, and management of public works engineering projects.Techniques for effectively representing the City in coordination with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational regulatory, and legislative organizations.Federal and State codes and regulations governing civil engineering and public works projects.Techniques of investigating, inspecting, and resolving stormwater quality and water resource issues.Utilizing standard and specialized software, including GIS, CAD, and engineering analysis software applications used in planning, engineering, and construction management.Methods and techniques of preparing technical and administrative reports, and general business correspondence.Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.Skill in:

Analyzing technical issues, evaluating alternatives, and making recommendations based on findings.Plan, organize, and manage the staff, consultants, and operations of the Engineering Division.Analyzing and developing solutions for municipal engineering issues.Interpreting and applying engineering and safety standards, complex variables, State and Federal regulations, City standards, codes and policies.Analyzing and evaluating technical engineering data and construction documentation.Applying engineering theory and skills to solve engineering project issues and problems.Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.Planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of team members.Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other team members, elected officials, developers, contractors, and representatives from other local, State and Federal agencies.Effective verbal and written communication.Preparing and administering large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.Managing and administering a comprehensive capital improvement program; reviewing and developing designs, plans, long range capital improvement plans, and specifications.Preparation of clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.Independently organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following-up on assignments.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Work is performed in a standard office environment. May be required to travel to various sites, locations, and/or events. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours; employees are required to assume duties of a disaster worker in the event of a locally declared emergency.SELECTION PROCESS:Applications must be

submitted online

. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is

not

an acceptable substitute for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Application packets will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include a panel interview and other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:The City of Rosemead is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Rosemead to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression and pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, marital status, age, sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, or heterosexuality), military and veteran status.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:The City of Rosemead is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.

LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES:The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.

EMERGENCY DISASTER WORKER:City of Rosemead employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, or if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.

PROVISIONS:The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.City of Rosemead

Daysi Sanchez, Human Resources Analyst

dsanchez@cityofrosemead.org

(626) 569-2145

"The City of Rosemead is an Equal Opportunity Employer"#J-18808-Ljbffr