ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING
Company: City of National City
Location: National City
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MONDAY, JULY 11, 2022. See NOTE
below for salary information and future wage increases. SALARY: Up
to $151,617 annually, depending on experience and
qualifications.With an annual performance evaluation rating of
satisfactory or above, this position will be receiving a salary
increase of 6.65% in February of 2023 and 2024. THE CITY:National
City's multi-cultural population, mild climate and central location
make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes
great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures,
dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit,
schools, neighborhoods and vibrant business districts. National
City, San Diego County's second oldest city, is truly "In the
center of it all." National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and
positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay,
US-Mexico border, downtown San Diego, international airport, rail,
San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities.
National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54
and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please
visit our website at: www.nationalcityca.gov THE DEPARTMENT:The
Department of Engineering & Public Works oversees the following
core activities on behalf of the City of National City: 1)
planning, design, engineering, construction and management of
capital projects; 2) maintenance of City-owned facilities, parks,
streets and other infrastructure; 3) environmental compliance; and
4) engineering permits, plan reviews and inspections THE
POSITION:Under the direction of the Public Works Director/City
Engineer, assist in planning, directing, coordinating, and
administering activities of the Public Works & Engineering
Department. The Public Works & Engineering Department includes
engineering services, development services, streets, wastewater,
facilities maintenance, parks maintenance, equipment/fleet
maintenance divisions and Environmental Compliance. Provides
management and technical advice on professional civil engineering,
traffic engineering, and public works operations; acts as Director
of Public Works and City Engineer when assigned; and perform
related duties as required. ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE:The position
works a 4/10 workweek, Monday through Thursday, 7am to 6pm. City
offices are closed on Fridays. City facilities will also close for
a period of approximately two weeks in December with time off for
non-essential personnel. BENEFITS:To learn more about this position
employee benefits, please review the Benefits Summary for
Management group employees. Please click on the following link:
Management Benefits.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties and responsibilities are representative of
those typically performed by positions assigned to this
classification. Any single position may not perform all of these
duties and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed
here.Directs the activities of the department through lead
engineers and supervisors; assists with the planning and
establishment of short-range and long-range goals and objectives
for the department; forecasts workload, budgetary needs, and
staffing needs, and establishes interim goals and timelines to meet
the goals and objectives; assigns, trains, motivates, evaluates,
and directs personnel to accomplish departmental goals and
objectives; participates in the development and administration of
the Engineering and Public Works department budget; assists in the
development and execution of both short-range and long-range
infrastructure maintenance and capital improvement needs;
participates in the development of the City's five-year Capital
Improvement Plan; directs and participates in implementing the
Capital Improvement Plan; supervises and reviews the preparation of
engineering plans and specifications for a wide variety of Public
Works improvements, such as streets, storm drains, sewers, etc.;
supervises and administers the construction of Public Works
improvement projects; coordinates departmental efforts with other
City departments to ensure compatibility; assists in developing
departmental standards; performs independent professional studies
of a technical nature leading to recommendations for action needed
to solve specific engineering/maintenance problems; supervises and
participates in a variety of special studies related to Public
Works improvement; prepares applications for local, state, and
federal funding programs; manages grants from a variety of sources;
supervises the checking of subdivision maps and improvement plans;
reviews tract and parcel maps and site plans; performs responsible
administrative duties associated with Departmental needs and
objectives; proposes policy or procedural changes and develops
manuals, forms, or handbooks to implement; develops, awards, and
administers contracts for Public Works construction projects;
receives and resolves difficult citizen complaints and/or difficult
public relations problems; coordinates the Department's activities
with developers, contractors, consulting engineers and surveyors,
utility companies, and representatives of other state and local
agencies on various issues such as construction, refuse, wastewater
treatment and disposal, water quality, etc.; represents the
Engineering and Public Works Department at meetings of the City
Council, Planning Commission, Traffic Safety Commission, and other
governmental agencies and commissions; assumes full responsibility
for management of the Public Works Department in the Director's
absence.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify for the position, the ideal candidate must possess a
combination of experience and education that produces the required
knowledge, skills, and abilities. A typical combination of
experience and education for this position would include:TRAINING
AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering from an
accredited college or university; andFive (5) years of increasingly
responsible professional civil engineering experience in municipal
public works, includingTwo (2) years of management experience.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):Proof of
degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum
requirements.ResumeTHE IDEAL CANDIDATE:The ideal candidate will
have the knowledge and skills in: Civil engineering theory and
practice as applied to design, construction, and inspection of
public works projects and facilities; mechanics of materials;
design of City streets and sewer and storm drain systems; precise
horizontal and vertical control surveys and closures; fiscal and
administrative management of public works projects; laws and
regulations governing public and private land development; contract
administration; budget preparation; public works personnel
administration; progressive discipline; civil service laws;
planning, organizing, and directing the work of public works
personnel, including professional-level staff Ability to: Provide
leadership through subordinate engineers and supervisors; supervise
and participate in the design and preparation of plans and
specifications for public works improvements; prepare and control
the departmental budget; conduct technical research and prepare
clear, comprehensive, and complex reports; supervise the
maintenance and organization of engineering files, plans, and
records; administer municipal engineering and public works
projects; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective
relations with other employees, outside agencies, and the
public.LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Possession
of a valid California Class C Driver's License andRegistration by
the State of California as a Professional Civil Engineer are
required at the time of appointment
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Based upon a review of applications received, those applicants who
best meet the requirements indicated above will be invited to
continue in the selection process. A short list of the most
qualified candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for
consideration.Please ensure all information is complete and
accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions
will be reviewed to ensure all minimum requirements have been met.
For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate
qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an
interview. Please ensure your contact information is current in
your govermentjobs account or you may miss employment
opportunities. In addition to completing the online application,
candidates must attach a resume highlighting their relevant
education and work history.
Requirements:
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