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Senior Civil Engineer - CIP Division
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Senior Civil Engineer
The City of Palmdale is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to provide complex professional and technical engineering support relative to assigned area of responsibility. This position is distinguished by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, amount of time spent performing the duties, nature of the public contact made, and direct supervision. Essential and other important responsibilities and functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide complex professional and technical engineering support services relative to assigned area of responsibility. Manage and/or participate in the preparation of complex engineering studies and reports related to public works, utilities, and capital improvement projects. Manage the most complex and difficult engineering projects. Supervise, train, motivate, direct, review, and evaluate the work of staff involved in technical and professional engineering duties. Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training. Recommend and assist in the implementation of policies, procedures, goals, and objectives. Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements. Oversee and participate in the review of all private development proposals. Interpret and apply relevant codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Prepare and/or review improvement agreements. Coordinate and oversee the preparation, updating, and maintenance of maps and records. Prepare and oversee the preparation of engineering designs, specifications, and cost estimates. Check plans for accuracy, suitability, and completeness. Review specifications for composition and accuracy. Meet and confer with developers, contractors, engineers, and the general public. Administer and/or oversee the administration of contracts. Oversee and participate in the review of projects under construction. Coordinate activities with other departments and divisions. Serve as a departmental or staff representative for a variety of City and outside commissions, boards, and committees. Conduct special engineering studies relative to assigned area of responsibility. Perform related work as required. Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering. Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible civil engineering experience including significant supervisory responsibilities; OR two years of experience as an Associate Engineer with the City of Palmdale. Licenses/Certifications/Other Requirements: Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a professional civil engineer in the State of California is required within six months of appointment. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license by the time of appointment. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of professional engineering as applied to new development and municipal public works. Applicable laws and regulatory codes related to development, design, and construction. Methods and techniques used in the design, construction, and surveying of a variety of public works projects. Principles of organization, administration, and human resources management. Principles and practices of leadership, supervision, training, and performance evaluations. Principles and practices of budget monitoring and contract administration. Principles and practices of safety management, as applied to public works construction or repair projects. Pertinent local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and rules including CEQA regulations. Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding civil and structural engineering. Principles and practices of project management. Ability to: Interpret and apply applicable codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations related to development and construction. Interpret, review, and analyze development proposals, plans, and specifications. Perform complex engineering computations and check, design, and oversee the construction of a variety of public works projects. Perform professional and technical civil engineering services relative to assigned area of responsibility. Organize, implement, and direct professional engineering operations and activities. Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program and project budgets. Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations. Conduct comprehensive engineering studies and prepare reports with appropriate recommendations. Administer and monitor contracts effectively. Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Supervise, lead, train, and evaluate the work performed by assigned staff in an effective manner. Working Conditions: Physical Demands: Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional climbing, bending, and squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 40 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise. Work Environment: Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Incumbents in this class may be required to work during irregular business hours on an occasional basis, including evenings and weekends. Travel may be required on an occasional basis.
The City of Palmdale is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to provide complex professional and technical engineering support relative to assigned area of responsibility. This position is distinguished by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, amount of time spent performing the duties, nature of the public contact made, and direct supervision. Essential and other important responsibilities and functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide complex professional and technical engineering support services relative to assigned area of responsibility. Manage and/or participate in the preparation of complex engineering studies and reports related to public works, utilities, and capital improvement projects. Manage the most complex and difficult engineering projects. Supervise, train, motivate, direct, review, and evaluate the work of staff involved in technical and professional engineering duties. Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training. Recommend and assist in the implementation of policies, procedures, goals, and objectives. Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements. Oversee and participate in the review of all private development proposals. Interpret and apply relevant codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Prepare and/or review improvement agreements. Coordinate and oversee the preparation, updating, and maintenance of maps and records. Prepare and oversee the preparation of engineering designs, specifications, and cost estimates. Check plans for accuracy, suitability, and completeness. Review specifications for composition and accuracy. Meet and confer with developers, contractors, engineers, and the general public. Administer and/or oversee the administration of contracts. Oversee and participate in the review of projects under construction. Coordinate activities with other departments and divisions. Serve as a departmental or staff representative for a variety of City and outside commissions, boards, and committees. Conduct special engineering studies relative to assigned area of responsibility. Perform related work as required. Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering. Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible civil engineering experience including significant supervisory responsibilities; OR two years of experience as an Associate Engineer with the City of Palmdale. Licenses/Certifications/Other Requirements: Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a professional civil engineer in the State of California is required within six months of appointment. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license by the time of appointment. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of professional engineering as applied to new development and municipal public works. Applicable laws and regulatory codes related to development, design, and construction. Methods and techniques used in the design, construction, and surveying of a variety of public works projects. Principles of organization, administration, and human resources management. Principles and practices of leadership, supervision, training, and performance evaluations. Principles and practices of budget monitoring and contract administration. Principles and practices of safety management, as applied to public works construction or repair projects. Pertinent local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and rules including CEQA regulations. Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding civil and structural engineering. Principles and practices of project management. Ability to: Interpret and apply applicable codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations related to development and construction. Interpret, review, and analyze development proposals, plans, and specifications. Perform complex engineering computations and check, design, and oversee the construction of a variety of public works projects. Perform professional and technical civil engineering services relative to assigned area of responsibility. Organize, implement, and direct professional engineering operations and activities. Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program and project budgets. Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations. Conduct comprehensive engineering studies and prepare reports with appropriate recommendations. Administer and monitor contracts effectively. Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Supervise, lead, train, and evaluate the work performed by assigned staff in an effective manner. Working Conditions: Physical Demands: Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional climbing, bending, and squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 40 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise. Work Environment: Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Incumbents in this class may be required to work during irregular business hours on an occasional basis, including evenings and weekends. Travel may be required on an occasional basis.