Senior Engineer - Monterey - ref. p48939215

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Senior Engineer is a senior management level classification in the City of Monterey's Public Works Department. This position is responsible for planning, engineering, design, bidding, and construction management of a wide range of municipal infrastructure projects, including streets, pavement rehabilitation, sidewalks, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems, parking lots, traffic facilities, park upgrades, buildings and wharf renovations, ADA upgrades, and other capital and neighborhood improvement projects.

The candidate must have strong communication skills, and possess the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

CASH HIRING INCENTIVE: $12,000.00 annual cash bonus per year paid quarterly.

SUMMARY: Under general administrative direction, manages, provides technical policy guidance and directs the activities of professional and technical engineering personnel performing highly technical and administrative functions in connection with the design, maintenance, construction, and operation of projects and systems.

The classification of Senior Engineer is distinguished from that of Associate Civil Engineer in that the former serves as project or team leader and performs the most complex and highly skilled engineering work while the latter is the journey level in the engineer series.

The City of Monterey is a full-service city that provides police, fire, public works, planning, recreation, and parks services and operates its conference center, sports center, parking, and marina facilities.

The City of Monterey offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees. Some of these benefits include a Health Spending Fund, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Vacation Accruals, Sick Leave, 14 Paid Holidays, Education Incentive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, Cal PERS Retirement, and more!

Application Process

As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a Live Scan fingerprint background check and reference check. Depending on the position, as a condition of employment, the selected candidate may also be required to pass a physical exam including a drug screen and a federal background check to gain access to military and police facilities and systems.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to components of the examination process.

Candidates who successfully complete all phases of this recruitment process will be placed on an eligible list. The eligible list is active for 12-months and may be used to fill additional positions including lower-level positions, regular part-time, and part-time temporary seasonal, determined to have similar duties and requirements.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received or until the position has been filled. This recruitment may close at any time without notice.

The City of Monterey does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group of class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, coordinate, supervise and design complex engineering projects, ensuring that codes, standards and project requirements are met; plans and develops programs, budgets and staff for a wide variety of engineering activities.
• Manage and direct (a) team(s) of professional engineers, technicians and related professionals, including consultants, engaged in the preparation of engineering studies and/or construction contract documents by assigning tasks, establishing priorities, allocating resources and monitoring progress to assure the quality, cost effectiveness and performance of engineering work.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of engineering designs, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of capital improvement projects.
• Manage projects through planning, scheduling and monitoring critical milestones to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Direct and participate in research projects, including studies, processes, and code revisions; recommend action; monitor procedures to meet regulatory requirements; provide engineering support to other City staff; and supervise the planning of facilities and construction projects.
• Assist in the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures and administrative directives in accordance with applicable laws, ordinances, codes, standards, rules, regulations, and legislative policies and procedures by interpreting, explaining, monitoring, and evaluating the organization’s functional activities.
• Coordinate all activities within a unit, with other sections of the engineering office and in the field, outside agencies, and consultants/contractors; resolve differences among engineers to ensure effective functioning of engineering activities; identify problems, develop and compare alternatives and make decisions or recommendations for effective problem resolution.
• Meet and confer with developers, contractors, engineers, consultants, local and/or regional regulatory agencies, and the general public relative to City policies, regulations, and procedures; coordinate and resolve conflicts.
• Manage grant efforts including pursuing and applying for grants, documenting expenditure, preparing progress reports and ensuring compliance with grant regulations.
• Plan, organize and direct the administration and management of construction contracts; review, evaluate and make recommendations for and/or approves contracts, contract modifications, specifications, related documents, and the settlement of claims.
• Write, and/or review and approve reports, memos, recommendations, routine correspondence and other documents.
• Interview, select, train, monitor, and evaluate departmental staff and consultants to ensure that work methods and work flow are effective; assure that written objectives are prepared for all professional employees; monitor the work of and evaluate, counsel and discipline subordinate staff as necessary; and review and approve technical training programs for engineers and technicians.
• Conduct meetings and make presentations to Boards, Commissions, committees, approval agencies, staff and the general public for the purpose of providing accurate information, explaining policies, providing recommendations and/or solutions for engineering projects.
• Represent the City and consult with government officials, business and civic organizations in connection with specific departmental issues.
• Oversee Department programs such as sewer management, storm drain management, pavement management, and capital improvement projects.
• Support the relationship between the City of Monterey and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Perform other job-related duties within the scope of this job classification as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education: Completion of Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university in Civil Engineering or related engineering field.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:

• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License upon time of appointment and be insurable with the City’s standard insurance rate, unless otherwise approved by appointing authority.
• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in one of the following disciplines: Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or Traffic Engineering is required.

Supplemental Info

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering, including Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, codes, standards, rules, and regulations applicable to the planning and design, construction, and maintenance;
• Principles and practices of modern municipal Civil Engineering design and construction;
• Pertinent Federal, State and Local laws, codes, and regulations;
• Principles and practices of project management and construction administration;
• Methods, material and techniques used in the design and construction of public works projects;
• Principles of budget preparation and administration and capital project financing, particularly in a public agency;
• Preparation of grant reimbursement requests, particularly state and regional transportation funding procedures;
• CEQA and NEPA regulatory permitting processes associated with the design and construction of public works projects;
• Computer use, including word processing, data base management, spreadsheets, graphics, GIS and computer aided drafting;
• Principles of cost estimating and contract administration;
• Principals of supervision and training and providing work direction;
• Engineering mathematics including geometry, trigonometry and design principles;
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
• Oral and written communication skills, including grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;
• Technical aspects of field of specialty, such transportation, storm water, mechanical engineering;
• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques;
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, educational, and regulatory organizations, and with property owners, developers, contractors, and the public;
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Skill in:

• Producing, evaluating and overseeing complex engineering projects;
• Supporting and guiding subordinate engineering staff through projects;
• Planning, scheduling, directing, motivating, monitoring and evaluating the work of engineering and technical personnel;
• Budgeting for staffing and for capital and major maintenance projects;
• Overseeing complex programs, studies and processes;
• Ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures;
• Training and developing subordinates in professional and technical areas and procedural changes;
• Utilizing resources, such as staff, budget and contractors, to resolve problems and expedite project goals;
• Interacting tactfully and courteously with co-workers, subordinates, department heads, members of Boards, Commissions, agencies and the general public to promote and maintain productive working relationships;
• Handling difficult and sometimes hostile situations; convey technical ideas and information in a clear and concise manner to be understood by listeners with varying ability to understand technical language;
• Consulting with or make presentations to department personnel, officials, consultants, committees, clients and community groups;
• Reading, reviewing, evaluating and interpreting technical materials, research reports, and scientific studies;
• Organizing written information in a logical sequence to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, contracts and other documents to support project activity;
• Applying skills in the application of specific engineering theory to practical field and office problems;
• Analyzing and investigating complex engineering problems and determine an effective course of action for resolution; review and analyze information from a variety of sources;
• Dividing complex problems and issues into components for analysis;
• Identifying sources of information which may help to clarify and/or resolve issues and complaints;
• Gathering, evaluating and interpreting pertinent information, data and evidence;
• Establishing sound conclusions or logical recommendations with consideration of the ramifications and impact of decisions.

• Standing & Walking – Primarily sedentary classification although standing in work areas and walking in public works sites may be required.
• Sitting - Ability to work in a seated position at a computer station for extended periods of time.
• Lifting - Ability to safely lift up to 35 pounds; this requirement includes bending at knees to facilitate proper lifting techniques.
• Climbing - Ability to ascend 10 ft. or more up ladder(s).
• Manual Dexterity - Ability to perform multiple work activities requiring a significant level of physical and mental coordination, such as accurate field measuring, repair and calibration of instruments, operating a computer keyboard; copying, and adding machines.
• Visual – Ability to read printed materials and view a computer screen for long periods.
• Hearing and Speech - Ability to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
• Mobility – Ability to work in a standard office setting and operate a motor vehicle to visit various meeting sites, reach, carry, push, pull, stoop, and bend.
• Reflexes - Ability to quickly and automatically respond to emergency and safety situations.
• Ability to function in confined spaces and/or hazardous environment.
• Wear and operate in protective equipment as assigned, when working in hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions, including but not limited to head protection, eye protection, respiratory protection, hand protection, foot protection, knee protection, and full body protection.

May be required to respond to calls on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS

All City of Monterey employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Deferred Compensation: City will match employee paid contributions to a maximum of $150.00 per month.

The employee retirement contribution for these employees is 11% and is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The Cal PERS retirement formula for new employees who do not meet the criteria stated above is 2% @ 62 with highest three year compensation. The employee retirement contribution is 7.75% and is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The City participates in the Medicare portion of Social Security.

Health Plan Spending Fund: A minimum of $914.82 per month up to $2,540 per month, dependent upon level of participation (cash-in-lieu of benefits is $300) may be used to purchase medical benefits for the employee and dependents through the PERS Health Plan Program, dependent dental, additional life insurance, dependent care, and/or health care expenses through a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account.

Short Term / Long Term Disability Plan: The City provides a Short Term/Long Term Disability Plan.

Group Legal: Subject to provider limitations, the City will continue to provide a Group Legal Services Plan for employees represented by GEM through an employee-paid premium. Participation in the program shall be voluntary and consistent with the provider's requirements that the potential pool of participants must include a minimum of 200 employees

Fitness Pass: Fitness Pass Program available to use the City of Monterey Sports Center.

The Fitness Leave bank does not have cash value, and time accrued has no expiration date.

Employee Assistance Program: Fully paid confidential counseling and referral service for employee and eligible dependents.

Management Leave: Management employees shall be provided with 80 hours of management leave at the beginning of each calendar year. Newly hired managers will be awarded leave on a prorated basis depending on hire date.

• Relocation assistance, sick leave and vacation balances and initial vacation accrual rate negotiable.

• Candidate selected will serve up to one-year probationary period.
• Candidates who pass the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list. This list may be used to fill additional positions (including subordinate positions) that become available during the life of the list.
• This bulletin is for informational purposes only and does not supersede rules regulations, ordinances and resolutions currently in effect.
• Pursuant to the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, employees must show proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
• The City of Monterey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.