POSITION:  20180153 Sr Civil Engineer                                         

ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION                           

PUBLIC WORKS & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT

Pay Range (annually, DOQ):

Hiring Range: $93,396 - $103,776

Full Range:   $93,396 - $112,068

Full Time with benefits, M-F, 8 - 5

DEFINITION: Under the general direction of the Transportation Engineering Administrator or a higher manager, supervise the work of an engineering function or technical area.  Perform engineering work and project management involving the most complex, highly visible, or large-scale projects of the department.  This is the advanced journey-level classification of the engineering series. Work at this level includes coordination and management of major engineering projects and/or a major component of the City’s infrastructure. Assignments are general and of a continuing nature, requiring the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in prioritizing, scheduling, assigning, and coordinating the work. Incumbents are also expected to perform the most complex professional engineering work requiring a substantial level of professional training and experience. General direction is provided by a management level position. Provides direct and indirect supervision of professional and technical engineering staff and functions within an engineering section and as a project manager.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Plan, direct, and supervise a major engineering function including recommending planning strategies based on existing and future needs; coordinating activities with the general public, other City departments, and outside agencies; and researching and developing project budgets.  Serve as project engineer or project manager on major Capital Improvement, complex, and high profile projects, assuming responsibility for project quality, scheduling, and project finances and providing first-level supervision to project staff.  Prepare appropriate development agreements and coordinate development project issues with applicants, Development Services Planning project managers and provide direction to project staff.  Supervise the development of designs, plans, specifications, construction scheduling, and estimates for the construction of public works and utilities projects.  Supervise and direct engineering fieldwork on major projects.  Approve the selection and provide management of professional consulting engineers for the development of plans, specifications, studies, and reports.  Negotiate and approve consulting agreements and contracts.  Resolve major issues and administrative matters.  Supervise the preparation of reports and construction plans prepared by consulting engineers.  Review and approve specifications, plans, and cost estimates for diverse engineering projects.  Perform field inspections, review work, and perform final acceptance on major and capital improvement projects.  Resolve complex and significant engineering problems impacting design, contracts, and compliance, including on-going disputes with contractors and developers, technical design, plan development, and final acceptance on major and capital improvement projects.  Problem resolution may require interpretation of policy and expertise on pertinent City code and policy.  Check computations and specified materials for accuracy and compliance with regulations.  Monitor performance and check plans to ensure contractor compliance with City specifications.  Maintain Project Records and Documentation.  Monitor and approve expenses within the functional area of responsibility.  Make purchases within expenditure authority.

Develop and implement City standards, codes, and specifications.  Prepare periodic project status reports.  Provide performance and task analysis required to complete projects.  Review and make recommendations on technical reports and studies.  Act as technical resource expert in engineering matters.  Assist in the development of the capital improvement plan and budget; assist in the development of the operating budget; research, and recommend funding resources.  Respond to citizen complaints and issues regarding engineering problems.  Act as the City representative for specified engineering section.  Coordinate and negotiate major engineering and construction projects and development with other City divisions, departments, and outside agencies.  Attend and participate in professional group meetings; and stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Civil Engineering.  Serve as a City representative, or supervise participation by other City staff, on a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees on public works and utilities projects.  Prepare various applications for state and federal grants.  Build alliances, foster effective teamwork and build constructive relationships within and between individuals and other work groups.  Coordinate activities with other City departments, divisions, outside agencies, the public and contractors.  Demonstrate behavior that sets a positive example for integrity, fiscal responsibility and professionalism.  Resolve difficult customer issues.  Evaluate customer services and make appropriate adjustments.  Attend City Council and other board and commission meetings and make effective presentations as needed.  Represent the City in interdepartmental, inter-agency, community, and professional meetings and working committees as required.  Prepare, review and submit a variety of reports, correspondence, memoranda, and other communications.  Performs essential duties and additional tasks in a manner which enhances City Attributes.