Lead Civil Engineer
1 week ago
SALARY RANGE:
Current :
$116,988 - $156,756 annually
Effective July 2024 :
$120,492 - $161,460 annually
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under general supervision, coordinates, organizes, oversees, and executes complex and responsible engineering tasks both in the field and office related to the design, development, assessment, construction, and upkeep of parks, parkway projects, public infrastructure, and municipal facilities. Acts as the resident engineer and/or project manager for designated projects, while performing associated duties as necessary.
CLASSIFICATION DETAILS:
Planning, organizing, supervising, and reviewing the work of subordinate personnel is a key responsibility of this role.
Incumbents typically manage a team of professional engineers and/or inspection staff who carry out diverse and significant engineering tasks in both field and office settings.
Positions in this classification usually oversee first-level supervisory roles and manage multiple project teams.These roles entail performing the most intricate professional engineering and administrative functions, often requiring critical decision-making that involves interpretation and professional judgment, as well as communication with departmental leadership to obtain guidance on matters that diverge from established practices, policies, and/or accepted professional standards.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications must be submitted online. This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close without prior notice. Therefore, timely application is encouraged.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assigns, schedules, monitors, trains, reviews, and corrects the work of assigned supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff; Participates in personnel selection; Develops performance standards, advises subordinates of these standards, observes and documents performance, and prepares periodic and special evaluations; Reviews performance evaluations prepared by subordinate supervisors; Prepares supporting documentation and recommends employee recognition and disciplinary actions; Processes formal and informal grievances; Counsels employees on performance and employment matters; Issues oral and written directives; Interprets, enforces, and applies policies and regulatory requirements governing the unit's work; Ensures effective communication within the unit; Collaborates with departmental staff and contractors to resolve disputes; Identifies work items eligible for grant funding; Approves expenditures from project funds and arranges for additional funding for change orders; Monitors and approves changes to project scopes, justifications for change orders; and negotiates design and construction contract modifications; Conducts studies, formulates findings, conclusions, and recommendations, and implements approved changes in policies and procedures as directed by the City Council, Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Public Services Department; Corresponds and interfaces with contractors, consulting engineers, developers, utility companies, other agencies, and the public as the City's representative for ongoing construction projects; Maintains necessary records and prepares reports; Participates in the preparation of the annual budget; Updates long-term projects in the assigned section of the Division (Engineering or Transportation) for the City's Capital Improvement Program; Proposes budget recommendations for capital improvement initiatives.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience at a supervisory level with responsibility for advanced journey-level professional civil engineering work related to municipal public works design, park development, construction, administration, and contracts. Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field.
An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform essential functions may also be considered.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:
Possession or the ability to obtain a valid Class C California Driver's License before the date of appointment may be required. Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment.
Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California is required when assigned to the Engineering Division.
Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Registered Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer in the State of California is required when assigned to the Transportation Services Division.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVELS:
Knowledge of advanced civil engineering principles as they relate to public works projects; Working knowledge of engineering design; Knowledge of construction project contract preparation, processing, and monitoring; Knowledge of specifications, estimates, plans, designs, and applicable laws, ordinances, and codes related to public works project design and construction; Working knowledge of administrative and budgeting principles and practices; Thorough knowledge of leadership and supervision principles; Thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, and reporting requirements pertaining to state- and federally-funded construction projects.
ABILITIES:
Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of multiple project teams of professional engineers; Ability to maintain effective working relationships with contractors, property owners, neighborhood groups, developers, consulting engineers, representatives of other governmental agencies, and the public; Ability to implement administrative policies and procedures to ensure timely project completion and compliance with specifications, timelines, and financial guidelines; Ability to negotiate effectively on assigned projects while demonstrating good judgment, tact, discretion, persuasiveness, and self-reliance; Ability to prepare and analyze data, developing conclusions for clear and concise reports on public works and parks projects; and effectively supervise and train assigned engineering, field, and clerical staff members.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all City of Costa Mesa employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.
PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Please contact Human Resources for a summary of the essential tasks and environmental factors for this classification. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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