Senior Engineer (Transportation)

The City of Fremont's Public Works Department is recruiting for: Senior Engineer (Transportation) The Engineering Division, which falls under Public Works, consists of Design Engineering, Development Engineering, Construction, Civic Facilities, Transportation, Survey, and Real Property sections. The division reviews all proposed land development projects in the City and executes the design and construction of public projects such as streets, parks, and public buildings. Senior Transportation Engineer Class Specification Under administrative direction, supervises major, large scale transportation engineering projects for the Engineering division; performs professional transportation engineering work; performs related duties as required. Class Characteristics This is a supervisory classification in the Engineering series. It is characterized by the responsibility to lead technical staff and cross functional Engineering project teams. Project teams may include members from Design, Development, Construction and Transportation. Work will include project management and coordination of a wide range of large scale projects. This class is distinguished from the Associate Engineer classification by the complexity of projects assigned and supervisory responsibility over technical and project staff. Develops and manages cross functional teams from across Public Works divisions to complete major, complex City transportation projects. Plans, schedules, supervises, and evaluates work of subordinates involved in projects. Creates and executes project work plans and required revisions as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Identifies required resources and assigns responsibilities. Develops and direct technical training program for work group. Acts as the Manager in the absence of the Principal Engineer. Assists in the screening and selection of technical staff, preparation of performance evaluations, and salary increases. Participates in complex traffic studies. Manages day-to-day operational aspects of projects. Manages projects, schedules, and budgets, while meeting quality objectives. Participates in the plans and specifications for traffic signals and related projects including the review and awarding of contracts. Participates in the annual traffic signal project priority list. Coordinates and oversees the preparation of project design submittals for permitting, bidding, and/or Transportation. Serves as Transportation Designer of Record. Coordinates project specific public works activities with other City departments, divisions, sections and outside agencies. Assists in the development and implementation of engineering policies and procedures. Coordinates and oversees Transportation inspection services and/or Transportation phase services, as required. Reviews Transportation engineering work prepared by other Transportation engineering staff. Communicates technical information fluently to non-technical audiences. Manages design teams. Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements and assigning personnel. Determines project specifications by studying requirements and performance standards. Completes technical studies and prepares cost estimates. Controls project costs by approving expenditures. Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends and recommending actions. Attends and makes presentations before the City Council, City Planning Commission, and other public and private groups. Marginal Functions Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: Engineering principles, programs, procedures, practices, forms, and techniques pertinent to functions of the section supervised; the principles of supervision; materials, practices, and methods employed in Transportation Engineering of streets, parks, and other public works, laws and regulations governing the formation of assessment districts and public works Transportation; and budgeting as practiced in public agencies. Skill in: The application of engineering principles; preparation and presentation of clear and concise written and verbal reports and the ability to deal effectively with engineers, developers, contractors, property owners and the general public. Ability to: Work in a standard office setting with extensive use of written documents, computers, and the telephone; travel throughout the City on improved and unimproved terrain to inspect public works sites; attend community and professional meetings both as a participant and a meeting leader. Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position. Education/Experience Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering and five years of professional Transportation engineering experience at the fully qualified working level. Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements Possession of valid registration as a traffic engineer or civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers required. Dual registration is highly desirable. This classification requires the ability to travel independently within and outside the City limits. Positions in this classification require possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License by the time of appointment. Failure to possess or maintain the valid required license shall result in discipline up to and including termination of employment. This classification requires the ability to travel independently within and outside of City limits. Physical and Environmental Demands NOTE: Position requires approximately 20-30% field work and demands can vary daily and by assignment. Rare = 66% Sitting: Occasional to Frequent (more for field work) Walking: Occasional Standing: Occasional to Frequent (more for field work) Bending (neck): Occasional to Frequent Bending (waist): Occasional Squatting: Rare Climbing: Rare Kneeling: Rare Crawling: Rare Jumping: Never Balancing: Rare Twisting (neck): Occasional Twisting (waist): Occasional Grasp - light (dominant hand): Occasional to Frequent (desk items, mouse, plans, papers) Grasp - light (non-dominant): Rare Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Rare Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Rare Fine manipulation (dominant): Frequent (writing, keyboarding) Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Occasional (keyboarding) Reach - at/below shoulder: Occasional to Frequent (desk items, mouse) Reach - above shoulder level: Rare Push/pull: Up to 10 lbs. Occasional 11 to 25 lbs. Rare 26 to 50 lbs. Never 51 to 75 lbs. Never 76 to 100 lbs. Never Over 100 lbs. Never Lifting: Up to 10 lbs. Occasional (papers) 11 to 25 lbs. Rare (camera, binders) 26 to 50 lbs. Occasional (35 lb. heavier/larger plans) 51 to 75 lbs. Never 76 to 100 lbs. Never Over 100 lbs. Never Carrying: Up to 10 lbs. Occasional 11 to 25 lbs. Rare 26 to 50 lbs. Rare 51 to 75 lbs. Never 76 to 100 lbs. Never Over 100 lbs. Never Coordination: Eye-hand: Required Eye-hand-foot: Not-required Driving: Required Vision: Acuity, near: Required – when/if driving Acuity, far: Required – when/if driving Depth perception: Required – when/if driving Accommodation: Required – when/if driving Color vision: Required – when/if driving Field of vision: Required – when/if driving Talking: Face-to-face contact: Required Verbal contact w/others: Required Public: Required Hearing: Normal conversation: Required Telephone communication: Required Earplugs required: Not required Hard hats may be required in Construction sites Work environment: Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature / humidity (outdoors), exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles (Transportation sites), exposure to excessive noise (sites), exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces (sites), using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others. Class Code: 5409 FLSA: Exempt EEOC Code: 2 Barg. Unit: FAME Probation: 12 months Rev.: 7/2015 The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Fremont, CA