City Engineer

DEFINITION

The City Engineer serves as the manager of the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department; reports to the Director of Public Works, and administers the affairs of the Division; and does related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The listed tasks are essential to this position and may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of the Engineering Division; supervises the work of professional engineers and technical employees in the management of the City's Capital Improvement Program which includes designing and constructing streets, parking lots, drainage structures, water systems, sanitary sewers, traffic control, park facilities, building structures, and other capital improvement projects; Reviews and approves engineering plans, specifications and contract documents; reviews and manages the Engineering Division’s review of development plans for development by developers; Selects, supervises, evaluates, and coordinates work done by consultants on special projects; provides technical assistance and consults with other departments, agencies, commissions, and other bodies on engineering matters; Approves maps, plans, and engineering design changes requiring signature of a licensed professional engineer. Reviews, processes, and approves tract and parcel maps; Drives to various locations to conduct field and construction inspections, surveying, and performs other engineering activities; Assists in developing annual budget estimates, conducting feasibility studies and scheduling of projects; Monitor overall project costs, including development of internal costs found for review; prepares reports for the various governing bodies concerning economic comparison, environmental impact studies, subdivisions, land use conversion, capital improvements and many other considerations; Plans, coordinates and directs the traffic engineering functions of the department; Address resident complaints, requests, and inquiries; Prepares staff reports and/or presentations to City Council, Commissions, community groups, and other stakeholders; attends City Council and various Commission meetings as needed; and acts as the Public Works Director during the absence of the Public Works Director as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Requires knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering including structural engineering, hydraulic engineering, traffic engineering, right-of-way engineering, and public works construction; annual budget preparations and the compilation of appropriate data; wide variety of public works services and how they should be managed; public bidding procedures of the California Public Contract code; California Coastal Commission requirements; California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), waste discharge requirements (WDRs) a and other environmental compliance programs; requirements; management concepts concerning planning, and organizing; skill in administrative processes and their proper application to engineering matters; and the ability to direct engineering and technical personnel in a coordinated effort; establish and maintain effective relationships with others.

Ability to: plan and oversee complex and multiple projects; set appropriate priorities; meet deadlines; provide professional recommendations; communicate effectively with engineers, architects, building and business owners, contractors, the public, and other City personnel.

Education and Experience : Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Civil Engineering or a closely related field. Minimum of eight years of licensed civil engineering experience including design, contract administration, construction administration of public works projects, inspection of public works projects and rights-of-ways, plan review of private development projects, preparation of complex and comprehensive written reports for Public Works projects and programs, personnel management, and presentations to community groups and elected or appointed officials. Three years supervisory experience in the public sector is highly desired.

License/Certificates/Special Requirements :
In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Hermosa Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license with a safe driving record is required and must be maintained during the course of employment. Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The duties and responsibilities of this position are performed in an office environment and involve sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged or intermittent periods of time, and include reaching, bending, and twisting at the waist to perform desk work and operate general office equipment including a personal computer with keyboard for prolonged or intermittent periods of time. The operation of a personal computer requires finger and wrist dexterity and the ability to withstand exposure to vibration, pitch and glare from the computer. Employee must be able to safely lift and carry books, files and reports weighing up to 25 pounds, and must be able to lift files and reports from counter tops or file drawers and withstand exposure to vibration, pitch and glare from a computer. The employee is expected to drive and inspect site locations and may be exposed to a variety of elements, including prolonged exposure to inclement weather, sun, dust and pollens. The employee is also expected to attend, and participate in, evening or weekend meetings to conduct presentations or workshops at City Commissions, City Council, and other meetings, as needed.