Deputy City Engineer

City of Madera -; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Madera is seeking a Deputy City Engineer to assist the City Engineer in planning, organizing, and directing the Engineering Department's operations. The role involves supervising civil engineering design, inspection, and construction across streets, drainage, water, and facilities, while ensuring safety and accuracy.

Ideal candidates will have four years of civil engineering experience (including two in a supervisory role) and a California PE license, along with a BS in Civil

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible Civil Engineering experience, including two (2) years at a supervisory level.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Valid Class C California Driver's License and a professional Civil Engineer registration in California are required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs work activities within the Engineering Department.
• Supervises, evaluates, and participates in civil engineering design, investigation, inspection, and construction projects.
• Ensures safe work practices, maintains records, and serves as a technical resource to staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PE license (Civil Engineer)

California Driver's License

Job description

Deputy City Engineer

$96,831-$123,579/year

• $1,500 lump sum July 2023 & 2024
• Additional 2% COLAs January 2024, July 2024 & January 2025
• 5% pay incentive for Master’s Degree
• Up to 10% longevity pay for continued City service

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

In coordination with the City Engineer, the Deputy City Engineer exercises full responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing work activities within the Engineering Department. Under general direction, the Deputy City Engineer plans, supervises, evaluates and participates in profession-al and technical civil engineering work in the design, investigation, inspection, and construction of street, storm drainage facilities, sanitary sewer facilities, parks, park irrigation systems, water production and distribution facilities, buildings, and other projects; ensures safe work practices, work quality and accuracy; maintains appropriate work records; and serves as a technical resource for assigned work staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/Education: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible Civil Engineering experience, including two (2) years at a supervisory level, and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

Licenses: Valid Class C California Drivers License and possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer, issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Only those applicants who meet the qualification standards of this position by the application filing deadline will be allowed to participate in the examination process. Examination scores determine standing on Civil Service eligibility lists. The City Manager, upon recommendation of the department head, will make the final selection and appointment from the established eligibility list.

The examination process may consist of the following parts: Application Package Review: Qualifying Only; Oral Interview: 100% Weight Value. Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to be considered for the eligibility list. Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at [phone]. Applicants may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points (5 points) and should attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.