Senior Civil Engineer at County of Riverside in Moreno Valley, California

Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside Department of Waste Resources has an opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer to join the Engineering and Operations Division located in Moreno Valley.

The Senior Civil Engineer is the supervisory level classification in the registered civil engineer series and reports to an appropriate manager level position. The Senior Civil Engineer classification is characterized by registration as a Civil Engineer by the State of California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. Incumbents are given complete responsibility for a specific unit or team engaged in permitting, engineering, construction, and/or landfill operation activities. The duties assigned require not only a high degree of technical engineering proficiency, but also the ability to plan the work, select, direct, supervise, train, direct talents, and evaluate assigned staff. The Department is divided into three main divisions: Engineering & Operations, Environmental, and Administration. Job openings are currently available in the Engineering & Operations Division.

This position offers a flexible schedule with the opportunity to telecommute one day per week after the training period. Please note that this is offered at the department's discretion and is subject to change.

Approved 4% increases for SEIU employees for May 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026!

Working at the Department of Waste Resources

• Choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.


• Participation in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).


• Alternative work schedules, 9/80 (80 hours in 9 workdays) every other Friday off. Possible telework 1 day per week upon successful completion of probationary period.


• Average 12 holidays each year.


• Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.


• Paid conference and seminar opportunities

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Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources is responsible for the efficient and effective management of Riverside County's solid waste system. In this effort the Department operates five non-hazardous landfills , has a contract agreement for waste disposal with a private landfill, and administers several transfer station leases. Landfill sites are in diverse geographic locations and climates, ranging from low desert areas to the mountains, which offer a wide variety of engineering challenges to keep ahead of the ongoing operational needs of a dynamic system. Stringent regulations require landfill operators to design, operate, monitor, and properly close landfills to provide protection of the public's health and welfare. The Department ensures Riverside County has a minimum of fifteen (15) years of disposal capacity, at any time, to handle future solid waste projections.

The Department has been a national leader in the design and construction of award-winning, multi-million-dollar landfill projects such as liner expansions, closures, site support facilities, traffic and drainage/stormwater quality improvements. The Department is organized so that nearly all functions of planning, design, permitting, operation, construction management, maintaining, and supporting the landfill system are performed by in-house staff. The Department currently has over 200 employees with a current year budget at approximately $157 million. Currently, the Department employs 20 engineers, of which 9 are California registered professional civil engineers, and 17 engineering technicians and aides. In addition to landfill management, the Department provides a variety of community services including Household Hazardous Waste Collection , Recycling , Composting , Community Outreach, Illegal Dumping Clean Up , Community Clean-Ups , and Graffiti Abatement . Every effort is made to recycle and reuse appropriate items with scrupulous attention to public health and safety.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

For Waste Management employees currently in a WRMD Classification. Senior Civil Engineer- WRMD classification will be offered.

• Plan, organize, direct, and review the work of a unit engaged in a major phase of public works engineering; determine priorities for assigned projects.

• Supervise engineers and technicians or directly undertake the design and preparation of drawings, specifications, estimates, and contract documents in connection with the construction or maintenance of a variety of engineering projects including access roads, remediation projects, sanitary landfill site expansions, closures, and other improvements of landfill units.

• Prepare and defend contaminant plume and compliance reports to various regulatory agencies.

• Permit active landfills for Solid Waste Facility Permits, Waste Discharge Requirements, and other applicable and necessary permits.

• Oversee, manage, and ensure regulatory compliance for the day-to-day operations of active and closed landfills, including construction surveying, daily reporting, safety compliance, and traffic control. Develop and maintain a working relationship with regulators.

• Coordinate the work of the engineering/operations team with that of other Department sections or agencies; supervise, review, and perform highly complex engineering work.

• Direct and supervise the research, development, regulatory compliance, and preparation of long-range plans; direct, coordinate and supervise a variety of engineering services; represent the Department before other agencies and the public.

• Direct and manage geologic, geotechnical, third-party QA/QC, and other engineering investigations by outside consultants.

• Responsible for overseeing the design, permitting, and construction administration of new landfill expansions, closures, site facility and infrastructure projects. Design work to include mass earthwork and refuse fill grading plans, hydrology studies, hydraulic design, stability analysis, HDPE liner system design, drainage and stormwater quality BMPs. Work on challenging engineering designs, plans and profiles; write specifications for unique or special aspects of work being performed. Review grading, drainage designs, and other engineering work for conformity to local ordinances, applicable state and federal regulations, and administrative policies.

• Direct field changes on construction projects within the limits of the design and cost restrictions; administer assigned budgets, prepare budget requests, and control expenditures. Oversee the project management and inspection of construction work and enforce conformity to plans and specifications and to construction standards.

• Provide guidance and oversee staff development, recruitment, and training.

• Prepare and administer major construction projects, oversee regulatory compliance programs such as groundwater and landfill gas monitoring, NPDES compliance, leachate and condensate management, and gas to energy projects.

• Direct field changes on construction projects within the limits of the design and cost restrictions; administer assigned budgets, prepare budget requests and control expenditures.

• Direct and supervise the research, development and preparation of long-range plans; direct, coordinate and supervise a variety of engineering services; represent the department before other agencies and the public.

• Perform, or direct geologic, geotechnical and other engineering investigations by outside consultants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

License: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

Experience: Four years of professional civil engineering experience, including two years in either 1) performing air or groundwater pollution remediation; 2) the planning, design and construction of a sanitary landfill; or 3) the review and approval of grading or structural plans for permit issuance.

Highly Preferred Experience:

• Construction and engineering experience within a landfill.


• Supervisory experience within public works or an engineering unit.

Knowledge of: The principals and practices of engineering especially as they apply to sanitary landfill, flood control, or water conservation construction and maintenance; engineering mathematics; the characteristics and behavior of various construction materials; environmental monitoring and installation of gas extraction systems at sanitary landfills; state and federal standards concerning public works design and construction; engineering economics; the principles and techniques of engineering administration, personnel management and budgeting.

Ability to: Plan, organize and direct the work of an engineering unit; lay out and supervise the work of professional engineers; perform or review difficult engineering calculations; prepare or direct the preparation of complex plans and specifications, and comprehensive technical reports; perform difficult technical research to analyze situations accurately, and adopt effective courses of action; review, evaluate, recommend, and/or approve proposals and plans of public works projects; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Application Deadline - This recruitment will be open continuous until the position(s) have been filled. Applications will be reviewed in the order they have been received .

Recruiter Contact:
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Angela Tavaglione at atavaglione@rivco.org .

Technical Issues:

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

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  Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.


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  Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.


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  Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
  

A new member is defined as any of the following:

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY - LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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