City Engineer 20717376

Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 3, 2026

Interviews: TBA

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application.

DEFINITION

Under general direction of the Director of Public Works, plans, directs and supervises all

functions of the Engineering Division and coordinates its activities with other divisions of

Public Works and other City departments; performs varied, difficult and complex

professional civil engineering work. Manages the Capital Improvement Program, private

development, permits, budgets, and Engineering staff. Manages the maintenance and

construction of City facilities and infrastructure. Performs other work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the work of the Engineering Division in the

preparation of designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and the inspection of a variety of

engineering projects, including streets, sidewalks, water distribution, traffic control

systems, sewer systems, drainage, buildings, parks and grounds; reviews development

and subdivision plans and specifications; updates the City’s Standard Specifications

periodically; supervises the writing of descriptions for easements and land acquisitions;

oversees all permits and inspections under Public Works-Engineering; makes difficult

technical decisions; promotes excellence, customer service and efficiency; prepares

technical reports and communicates effectively in writing and verbally; makes effective

presentations at public and group meetings; trains Engineering personnel to perform work according to recognized standards; prepares the budget for the Engineering Division; and applies modern methods and procedures to administrative and management functions including the use of automated or computerized engineering tools and information systems. Manages consultants and contractors to address complex issues. Prepares and oversees technical studies and reports required for capital improvement projects as well as private developments. Oversees the award and construction of CIP projects. Represents the Public Works Department/City before commissions, committees, and regulatory agencies. Interacts with members of the public, contractors and consultants to address issues and concerns.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of: Engineering principles and practices applicable to municipal public

works, including the design, construction, and maintenance requirements of public works projects; use of construction materials; provisions of the Public Contract Code,

Subdivision Map Act, construction safety regulations and other State and Federal regulations related to public works; the use of computers and automated devices for

managing information and other engineering applications.

Ability to: Supervise, manage and perform difficult and complex professional

engineering assignments; plan, layout, coordinate, and control through subordinates the

work of engineering design, review and inspection; comprehend and prepare complex

technical reports; establish cooperative and effective working relationships with

subordinates, employees, City officials, the general public, and other agencies; develop

and manage the Engineering Division budget and Capital Improvement budget in

assigned areas; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to

customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education: Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil

Engineering, including coursework applicable to Public Works and general administration.

Experience: Six years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering

experience, at least three years of which shall have been served in a supervisory capacity.

License: Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by

the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, or the ability to

attain a Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer within six months of appointment.

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.