$8,000 in the first full pay period after being hired. $4,000 in the first full pay period after 9 months with a "meets expectations or above performance review." $8,000 in the first full pay period after 15 months of employment and successfully passing probation.
This Principal Engineering position will be the lead Development Reviewer for Public Works. Responsibilities may involve review of commercial, industrial and subdivision projects, including compliance with the California Subdivision Map Act and ensuring the development compliance with the City's engineering standards and stormwater regulations. A strong candidate will have not only a strong technical engineering background in development, but also will be customer-service oriented for both public-facing interactions with developers and internal coordination within Public Works and other City Departments.
DEFINITION To plan, organize, direct, assign, manage and coordinate the work of an engineering division in the Public Works Department; to direct and coordinate the work of engineering and construction consultants in the design and construction of major public works projects and other projects; to apply for, administer and manage project funding grants.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This job class functions at a program/project management level and is responsible for the effective administration of assigned engineering areas as well as for providing general assistance in the administration of the Public Works Department.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from the Director of Public Works and Utilities.
Exercises direct supervision over Senior Civil Engineers, Associate Civil Engineers, Senior Engineering Associates, Engineering Associates, Assistant Engineers, Senior Engineering Aides, Construction Engineer, Public Works Inspectors, and other subordinate staff.
Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
plans, organizes, assigns, manages, and evaluates the activities of an engineering division
analyzes complex issues and problems related to areas of responsibility, evaluates alternatives, and develops and recommends effective courses of action
participates in the development, planning, financing, design, administration and construction of significant and complex public works projects
directs, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of subordinate engineering and/or technical support assistants engaged in the preparation of designs, specifications, estimates, and technical reports related to the construction of public works projects
performs the most difficult and complex professional engineering assignments in the design and construction of public works projects
prepares and reviews specialized technical studies, investigations, reports, documents and correspondence related to division activities and operations and as required by laws and regulations
reviews and evaluates private improvement plans for impact on public works projects; approves plans as appropriate
reviews, evaluates, and monitors commercial, industrial, subdivision, or other project development plans for specification compliance; recommends approval/denial
prepares and reviews bid request packages; reviews received bids and makes recommendations; reviews contract change proposals
reviews and directs the work of consulting engineers and surveyors; ensures conformance with City and State requirements; reviews progress payment requests; and otherwise manages contract costs
attends various meetings as representative of the Public Works Department
may act as Airport Engineer performing technical engineering work and coordinating efforts with State and Federal regulatory agencies on airport projects
may function as Traffic and/or Transportation Engineer performing technical engineering work, coordinating efforts with state and federal regulatory agencies and attending the regional transportation committee meetings
may function as City Engineer
makes presentations and serves on a variety of committees to work with regulatory agencies, the public, elected officials, and other agencies
may function as the department head in the absence of the Director of Public Works and Utilities
clarifies roles and responsibilities of division staff in meeting an engineering division's goals and facilitates goal setting, scheduling and monitoring of Public Works projects
performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Knowledge of
principles and techniques of supervision including staffing, employee development, and planning and organizing work
principles and practices of civil and traffic engineering, surveying, construction inspection, including the design, specification, and estimating of projects related to public works
technical report writing
Ability to
plan, organize, coordinate, and manage an engineering division, including the supervision of professional engineering and technical assistance staff
conduct thorough technical engineering research work and prepare effective technical reports and correspondence
formulate, evaluate, and make recommendations on policies and procedures affecting the provision of public works services
review and evaluate technical engineering and maintenance information, reports and recommendations
deal tactfully and courteously with the public, contractors, and representatives of other agencies in providing professional engineering information and assistance
effectively and tactfully communicate in both oral and written forms
make effective presentations to elected officials, the public, city executives, businesses, and other agencies
sit at a desk and in meetings for long periods of time on a continuous basis
use a telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means
Typical Qualifications
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is:
eight years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience in the design and construction of municipal public works projects, including at least two years in a management or supervisory capacity
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION
a valid Class C California Driver's license, including a safe driving record
a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the State Board of Registration for Civil Engineers
Supplemental Information
The candidate selected will be appointed for a 12-month probationary period. Names of successful candidates who do not receive a job offer will be placed on an employment list which normally remains effective for one year. The Human Resources Department may abolish an Employment list at any time the needs of the City so require. This position is represented by Management bargaining group.
Prior to appointment to the position of Principal Engineer, a medical examination and Department of Justice Livescan fingerprinting will be required.
The City of Watsonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages workplace diversity. The City of Watsonville is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by including people with disabilities in all of its programs and activities.
NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVISED WITHOUT NOTICE.
City of Watsonville offers excellent medical, dental and vision benefits for the employee and dependents. Benefits also include holidays, vacation, and sick leave. The City offers Public Employees Retirement benefits. Employees shall pay the full employee share of CalPERS contribution.