Performs a diverse range of professional engineering duties in an assigned program area which may include, but is not limited to, capital improvement projects, development services, and public works infrastructure
Prepares and/or participates in the preparation and review of preliminary and final engineering plans, cost estimates, cost analysis studies, specifications and schedules for public works projects; plans include, but are not limited to, demolition, grading, street improvement, storm drains, traffic control, erosion control and irrigation
Prepares and administers contracts for engineering services; determines scope of projects; prepares requests for proposals; conducts pre-bid and pre-construction conferences; provides input into the selection process; and directs the work of contracted service providers
Serves as project manager on assigned projects; analyzes and resolves design and engineering issues; settles disputes and issues with inspectors, engineers and contractors; conducts negotiations for change orders; prepares contract modifications for change orders; coordinates relocation/adjustments of existing utilities for projects
Performs a variety of engineering calculations on assigned projects
Oversees inspections of civil infrastructure such as roads, water and sewer and storm drains, subdivisions and grading; may direct and coordinate the work of inspection personnel
Oversees and coordinates the NPDES activities and operations including but not limited to, preparation of the Water Quality Improvement Plan (WQIP), implementing the Jurisdictional Runoff Management Plan (JRMP), performing semiannual outfall screenings, and completing the Transitional Monitoring and Assessment Program Annual Report
Attends weekly and monthly WQIP meetings; provides input and reviews submittals to the Regional Board; identifies and recommends City strategies to achieve WQIP goals; develops and coordinates programs to implement identified strategies for new permit cycle
Maintains, coordinates and enforces JRMP's Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination program which includes maintaining the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) for existing residential, construction, commercial and industrial inventory database; completes residential, commercial and industrial inspections, and prepares the JRMP Annual Report
Reviews subdivision and improvement plans, parcel maps, road and grading plans, and related maps and specifications for accuracy and conformance to established engineering practices and mandated regulations; approves legal descriptions and plats
Reviews and conditions development applications; responds to enquiries and meets with applicants and consultants with respect to entitlement and design issues; coordinates application review and conditioning with other departments such as traffic engineering; participates in design review committee meetings with other departments to identify, consider and resolve issues
Conducts a plan check on Preliminary Water Quality Management Plans; meets with applicants and engineers to discuss water quality solutions
Participates in Planning Commission and Director Hearings; responds to questions from the Commissioners and public speakers as they relate to engineering issues and conditions
Meets with contractors, engineers, developers, architects, a variety of outside agencies, and the general public in acquiring information and coordinating engineering matters; provides information regarding City development requirements
Provides information to the public and resolves questions and complaints regarding the interpretation and application of relevant codes, rules and regulations relating to traffic and construction
Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements :
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field
Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in civil engineering
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Possession of a valid certificate as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California
Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Driver's License or other means that would allow for the ability to commute to meetings, conduct site visits, and attend other special events throughout the county may be required at the time of hire