City Engineer / Deputy Director of Community Development

Salary : $140,790.00 - $191,882.00 Annually

Location : Rocklin City Hall, CA

Job Type : At-Will Employee

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 2025-00032

Department : Community Development

Division : Engineering

Opening Date : 07 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

This position is open until filled.

Salary : $140,790 - $191,882 DOE

THE POSITION

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing city with many development opportunities on the horizon and to lead and develop both experienced professionals and new talent.

The City Engineer is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all citywide engineering functions. The position will be part of the Community Development Department and will coordinate projects with City departments, outside agencies, and organizations, which include land development, stormwater management, traffic design, pavement management, street improvements, lighting, facilities, and construction of capital projects. The City Engineer will review and approve engineering plans for subdivisions, use permits, and encroachment permits, and supervise and review the work of assigned personnel. The City Engineer will also perform advanced-level professional engineering work. This position also functions as the Deputy Director of Community Development and assists in short- and long-term program planning, development, and the administration of departmental policies, procedures, and services. Additionally, the position will provide direct oversight to approximately six professional and technical staff members.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

In addition to strong technical skills, the ideal candidate will :

• Be a motivating and supportive leader with excellent people and project management skills.
• Have a strategic perspective and the ability to see the long-term use and impact of projects in the community.
• Have a demonstrated ability to manage and organize multiple projects and priorities.
• Develop synergy between departments to achieve city goals and create and maintain an environment where ideas are fostered and nurtured.
• Be an outstanding communicator with exceptional interpersonal, analytical, written, and verbal communication and presentation skills; handle sensitive and political situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Be a well-rounded civil engineer with experience in the public sector seeking to apply their broad experience across multiple disciplines.

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES

In addition to overseeing private development project review, the City Engineer will be integral in the annual update of the City's 5-year Capital Improvement Plan, and will also be integral in the execution of the public projects within that Plan. These public projects include, but are not limited to, citywide roadway rehabilitation and maintenance, improvements to the Sunset Whitney Recreation Area, Monument Springs Bridge construction project, roadway bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements, and the Whitney Community Park Bicycle Pump Track project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following :

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Education and Experience

AND

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience as a licensed civil engineer, including at least two (2) years of supervisory or management experience over professional and technical engineer staff.

Licenses and Certifications

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

The City of Rocklin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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