Lead Civil Engineer

Position Overview:
The City of Healdsburg is in search of a full-time Senior Civil Engineer to enhance the Public Works Department. This role will primarily concentrate on the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

Key Responsibilities:
This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in a variety of hands-on experiences in municipal engineering, collaborating across various departments, and participating in several exciting upcoming projects, including:

• 4,200 square-foot Fire Substation
• Front Street Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement
• $15 M - Federal Grant Funded - Healdsburg Avenue Complete Streets Project
• Federal Grant Funded - Grove Street Neighborhood Plan Implementation
• Healdsburg Avenue/Mill District Connectivity
• FAA Funded - Airport Taxiway Improvements

There will be no shortage of projects, as Healdsburg consistently collaborates with colleagues and stakeholders on CIP, emphasizing innovation, efficiency, and sustainability that values our diverse community.

Ideal Candidate:
The successful candidate will be innovative, collaborative, engaging, and resourceful, while also demonstrating the ability to work independently and meet established deadlines. Experience in project design, Caltrans procedures, and field experience in construction inspection and/or oversight is highly preferred.

Qualifications:
Possession of a valid Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is required at the time of appointment.

Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for the Senior Civil Engineer position is $10,353 to $12,855 per month. In addition to a competitive salary, the benefits package includes low to no-cost health insurance rates, CalPERS retirement pension, City-sponsored LTD, and $100,000 Life Insurance, along with 40+ hours of management leave and generous paid time off.

Additional Incentives:
Eligible candidates may receive a hiring incentive and relocation assistance, including up to $2,500 upon hire and $2,500 upon successful completion of probation, as well as relocation assistance up to $2,500 for candidates outside of a specified radius.

Examples of Duties:
- Plan, prioritize, and review the work of staff engaged in various professional and technical engineering tasks related to CIP project planning, analysis, design, construction, plan checking, inspections, and special studies.
- Develop schedules and methods to ensure timely and efficient completion of assignments.
- Provide and coordinate staff training, working with employees to address deficiencies.
- Develop plans, specifications, estimates, and work orders for public works and City projects, ensuring compliance with standards, laws, codes, and regulations.
- Serve as project manager for capital projects, including inspection, contract administration, project budget management, and claims avoidance.
- Prepare reports, initiate, design, and conduct studies, and analyze long-range City maintenance and capital improvement needs.

Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of principles and practices of technical supervision, relevant laws, civil engineering terminology, cost estimating, and public works construction methods is essential. The ability to perform complex civil engineering duties, make accurate calculations, and maintain effective working relationships is crucial.

Experience and Training:
A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities includes five years of responsible journey experience similar to Associate Civil Engineer and a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field.

Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of appointment. Individuals unable to meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.