Deputy City Engineer

City of Fortuna (CA); Fortuna (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fortuna (CA) seeks an experienced Civil Engineer to lead the City Engineering Division, plan and supervise major public works projects, and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves coordinating with the City Council, developers, and contractors, and providing technical guidance for drainage, sewer, water, and street projects.

The incumbent will oversee bids, inspections, and change orders, while managing staff and reporting on division activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is highly desirable.
• Eight (4-5) years of increasingly responsible engineering work in public works, development, planning and construction.
• At least three years in a supervisory or management capacity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise, and manage the functions and activities of the City Engineering Division.
• Review subdivision development plans and provide information on utilities, drainage, and streets.
• Direct preparation of estimates, designs, and specifications for public works projects.

Skills

Civil engineering

Supervision

Project management

Traffic engineering

Budgeting

Communication

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Under the administrative direction of the City Engineer, to plan, organize, schedule, direct, and review the functions and activities of the City's Engineering Division; to perform a wide variety of the most complex engineering assignments; to be responsible for the design and inspection of Public Works projects; to review and approve subdivision development plans; and to do related work as required.

This is a full-time, single position class responsible for the functions of the City’s Engineering Division. Work is done under the administrative direction of the City Engineer with extensive latitude granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. Work is typically performed in a general office environment, with occasional site visits outdoors, which may include work in inclement weather.

Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of the City's Engineering Division; prepares reports and makes presentations to the City Council and Planning Commission on improvement projects and other technical engineering matters; meets with local builders, contractors, and developers to provide information regarding available utilities and requirements for sewage, water, storm drainage, and streets; reviews drawings and plans for new subdivisions and developments; prepares cost estimates for special projects such as off-site improvements for new industries and upgrading of municipal parks; responds to citizen complaints; serves as City Traffic Engineer making traffic studies and developing traffic control procedures; monitors the development of City drainage facilities; develops and updates standard construction details; oversees engineering field inspections on projects; prepares and negotiates change orders with contractors; monitors work progress; processes partial payments; estimates percentage of project completion; chairs pre-construction meetings; oversees the preparation of legal property maps and descriptions; administers bidding for Public Works contracts; assists with the development of specifications for projects; prepares periodic Division activity reports; participates in the City's Development Review process; checks structural design calculations and engineering design of proposed drainage and sewage facilities; serves as City Flood Control Officer; coordinates and monitors soil testing; provides a variety of technical engineering advice and assistance for other City staff.

Knowledge of the following:

• Safe work practices.
• Principles and practices of civil engineering applicable to the planning, design, and construction of a wide variety of municipal facility and public works projects.
• Mathematics, design methods, uses and strengths of construction materials, standard specifications, effects of soil conditions, and pertinent laws and regulations related to the design and construction of municipal facilities, public works, and private subdivision and development projects.
• Cost estimating and contract administration.
• Traffic engineering methods and regulations.
• Principles and practices of surveying and construction inspection, including applicable laws and safety requirements.
• Technical report writing.
• Budget development and expenditure control.
• Principles of supervision, training, and engineering administration.

And Ability to:

Plan, organize, supervise, and manage the functions and activities of the City Engineering Division.

Direct the preparation of and prepare engineering estimates, plans, designs, and specifications for public works projects.

Solve complex engineering problems, using a variety of engineering techniques.

Perform construction inspection as a resident engineer.

Supervise the Engineering Department employees.

Provide engineering guidance and direction the Building Department

Maintain responsibility for the City Traffic Engineering functions.

Prepare comprehensive technical reports and recommendations.

Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, contractors, and representatives of other agencies in providing professional engineering assistance and information.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.

Understand and follow oral and/or written instructions, policies and procedures.

Prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.

Operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using software applications appropriate to assigned tasks; as applicable.

Use logical thinking and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written directions or oral instructions.

Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under pressure of deadlines and changing priorities.

Quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.

Act with integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a current and valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer for California issued by the State Board of Registration for Civil Engineers, or the ability to obtain within 24 months.
• Maintain a valid California Driver’s License throughout employment. Incumbent will participate in the DMV "Pull Program".

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is highly desirable.
• Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities would be eight (4-5) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering work experience involving public works, community development, planning, design and construction, grant administration, and economic development activities, including at least three years in a supervisory or management capacity.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information effectively with a governing board, coworkers and the public.