Engineering Director/City Engineer

r9-asce; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Vista invites an experienced engineering professional to plan, direct, and manage its municipal engineering programs and related field operations in sewer, storm drain, and street improvements.

The role requires coordinating with agencies, preparing budgets, reviewing plans and bids, and serving as expert adviser to the City Council on engineering matters; it also covers staff development and contract oversight.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs and administers engineering programs and field operations related to sewer lines, storm drains, streets and capital improvements.
• Reviews and approves plans; conducts field inspections and building plan checks as part of the permitting process.
• Interprets and enforces municipal engineering regulations and standards.
• Manages budget development and oversees service contracts for construction projects.
• Coordinates with government agencies and private organizations on engineering matters.
• Acts as expert witness on engineering issues and provides staff support to City Council and commissions.
• Directs staff training, performance reviews and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Prepares funding applications and reports on project progress and outcomes.

Job description

• Plans, organizes, directs and administers engineering programs, including engineering, field operations related to sewer lines, storm drains, streets and other capital improvements, and building plan check and field inspection services.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Negotiates and administers engineering related services provided through contract with outside vendors and firms.
• Analyzes community needs and develops programs in accordance with established City policy and available resources.
• Practices professional engineering on behalf of the City, signs engineering plans and acts as expert witness on engineering matters.
• Reviews construction costs and prepares studies on financing of projects.
• Confers and coordinates with governmental agencies and private organizations on engineering matters.
• Directs preparation of and administers the Department budget.
• Develops and administers service contracts associated with construction projects and public improvements in the public right?of?way.
• Prepares applications and oversees implementation and reporting of funding for engineering projects.
• Formulates plans for capital improvements; reviews plans, specifications, estimates and contracts for engineering projects.
• Analyzes and recommends the acceptance of bids received on projects.
• Serves as technical and professional advisor and provides staff support to City Council and Council?appointed commissions and committees.
• Monitors issuance of construction, excavation, encroachment, and other permits.
• Prepares amendments and additions to the municipal engineering regulations as required.
• Maintains maps, records, and files related to engineering.
• Meets and confers with groups and organizations concerning engineering issues and services.
• Processes and adjusts department employee grievances; explains policies, procedures and objectives of the unit to staff.
• Conducts staff meetings and develops staff development programs.
• Conducts studies and investigations, preparing reports of findings and recommendations.
• Attends meetings, conferences and seminars.
• Operates City vehicles.