Senior Civil Engineer

Job Title

This recruitment is to fill two vacancies within the Public Works - Engineering Division.

Job Description

Under general direction, plans, schedules, supervises, and reviews the work of staff and consultants performing engineering planning, design, and construction work for Public Works projects and facilities; performs and/or reviews technical calculations; develops construction documents including plans, specifications, and estimates for capital improvement projects; ensures functions meet all applicable laws, regulations, and City policies; coordinates project activities with other City departments and outside agencies; provides complex staff assistance to departmental management staff in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures;
• Principles and practices of leadership;
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly;
• Principles and practices of project budget development, administration, and accountability;
• Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, cost estimating, construction, installation, and inspection of a wide variety of public works, miscellaneous buildings and structures, and transportation systems;
• Civil and structural engineering principles, concepts, standards, and practices associated with public works programs and private development projects;
• Principles and practices of project management;
• Physical design, economic, environmental, and other factors which impact project planning and implementation;
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects;
• Principles of advanced mathematics;
• Land surveying principles;
• Practices and principles of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and soil mechanics;
• Principles and practices of environmental impact assessment and related regulatory processes;
• Contract management practices in a public agency setting;
• Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports;
• Principles of water supply, pumping, storage, and distribution, as well as wastewater, collection, treatment, and disposal;
• Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related engineering best practices;
• Principles and practices of technical report and business correspondence preparation;
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility;
• Principles and procedures of recordkeeping.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols;
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff;
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar;
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards;
• Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner;
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed;
• Identify problems, research and analyze relevant information, and develop and present recommendations and justification for solutions;
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques;
• Manage and monitor projects to ensure they are on-time and within budget;
• Perform complex engineering calculations and estimates, and develop plans, designs, and specifications related to civil and structural engineering construction projects;;
• Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations and prepare effective technical staff reports;
• Reconcile conflicting engineering design requirements;
• Evaluate project risks and provide mitigation measures;
• Manage the design of multiple engineering projects with varying complexity, size and scale, length, and/or stages of completeness;
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with individuals governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, and regulatory organizations;
• Respond to complaints or inquiries from citizens, staff, and outside organizations;
• Interpret and explain project design criteria including blueprints, plans, and specifications.
• Prepare and present clear, concise, and logical written and oral reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, legal descriptions, and other written materials;
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and written records of work performed;
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines;
• Independently organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines;
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax;
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Education : Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field. Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience, including one (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) issued by the State of California, to be maintained throughout employment.

Additional Information

The City of Chico is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitudes, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a PASSION for public service. Having the best employees provides the best service to the community. APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE, THROUGH THE NEOGOV/GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM SYSTEM. Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure applications are received by the City of Chico Human Resources Office. Candidates must include copies of items listed as a minimum qualification; failure to provide required certificates by the close of the recruitment will result in candidate disqualification.