Associate Civil Engineer

Description

ABOUT GALT

Incorporated in 1946, Galt is a growing community with approximately 26,000 residents located approximately 20 miles south of Sacramento along Highway 99. The City is led by five elected council members, the Mayor being appointed.

Galt offers affordable housing with a small town atmosphere, perfect for raising young families as well as a great opportunity for new businesses.

The City is known for its annual Independence Day Celebration with fireworksand the Winter Bird Festival. We also offer the Galt Market, an open air market held every Tuesday and Wednesday offering great deals on fresh fruits and vegetables, clothing, home furnishings and much more.

Sports and Recreation are key to Galt's quality of life. Enhanced by its mild seasonal climate and numerous parks, Galt features a variety of activities for youth and adults such as t-ball, baseball, football, soccer, swimming and swim lessons, karate, exercise classes and many more choices to meet the needs of the community.

The City of Galt is located in the heart of the Delta Recreation Area in Northern, California. Thirty minutes away are the Sierra Foothills and the Sacramento Delta. Reno, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the CA coast are all within a two hour drive making Galt a recreational haven for boat lovers and outdoorsmen alike.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer.

If the City does not receive qualified Senior Civil Engineer applicants, the department may underfill the position at the Associate Civil Engineer level. If you meet the minimum qualifications for the Senior Civil Engineer position we encourage you to apply for the Senior Civil Engineer job posting.

Under general supervision and direction, performs various professional field and office engineering work related to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of City works infrastructure and programs, including land development, traffic engineering, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and project development, daily departmental operations, and serves as project manager for professional engineering activities; performs a variety of studies and prepares and presents staff reports; if appropriately registered, signs drawings, submits reports, and performs similar work within state guidelines; confers with developers, contractors, and representatives of other agencies regarding facility and infrastructure development; administers professional services and construction contracts; provides professional assistance to the Deputy Public Works Director; serves as subject matter expert in support of other City Department; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision and direction from the Deputy Public Works Director. Exercises no supervision of staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey-level registered class (licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of California) in the professional engineering series, capable of performing a full spectrum of City engineering and project management work. Incumbents are expected to perform project planning, design, review, and construction oversight; including cost estimating,

preparation of plans and specifications, and environmental reviews; as well as assisting with other activities and daily departmental operations. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Assistant level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are aware of applicable operating procedures, policies, and engineering standards.

Example of Duties

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Prepares designs, specifications, plans, estimates, and reports for the development and modification of City infrastructure, including streets, traffic controls, curbs, gutters, underground utilities, and various facilities and appurtenances.

• Reviews construction plans prepared by consulting engineers to verify compliance with City sidewalk, public utility, and improvement requirements; checks plans for conformance with regulations regarding line, grade, size, elevation, and location of structures; reviews engineering calculations of other engineers or engineering technicians; participates in pre-design, construction, and utility coordination meetings, and issues construction permits.

• Coordinates the development of consultant requests for proposal for professional and/or construction services and the advertising and bid processes; evaluates proposals and recommends project award; administers contracts after award.

• Assists in or manages design and construction projects for public works projects; ensures contractor compliance with contract documents, time and budget estimates; recommends field changes as required.

• Conducts engineering and related studies, evaluates alternatives, makes recommendations and prepares reports for the City Council. Conducts studies and confers with the public regarding traffic and transportation issues; addresses traffic control and signage problems.

• Investigates field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations; responds to citizen inquiries and complaints; provides information to the public at the front counter in person, via telephone, or other means of communication regarding grading, encroachment permits, right-of-way and property line information, utility information, slope stability and groundwater issues, improvement plan check, and payment processes.

• Participates in City long- and short-range capital improvement and preventive maintenance activities.

• Interprets and administers applicable laws and ordinances governing engineering work.

• Prepares and submits grant applications and administer grant agreements with local, State, or Federal agencies.

• Reviews and approves encroachment permit and traffic control plan applications submitted to the City.

• Researches, prepares, and recommends methods of financing various improvements, including the use of assessment districts and areas-of-benefit; reviews, analyzes and makes recommendations concerning engineering, project costs, operations and control aspects of land development proposals including environmental and other documentation.

• Performs the full scope of construction inspections to confirm contractual compliance to engineering and construction standards.

• Acts as the City's liaison with a variety of committees, commissions, construction and design engineers, and developers; represents the City and the department in meetings with other public, regulatory, and private organizations.

• Prepares a variety of written correspondence, reports, grant applications, plans, procedures, ordinances and other written material.

• Maintains accurate records and files.

• Monitors changes in laws, regulations and technology that may affect operations; recommends policy and procedural changes as required.

• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field ofmunicipal engineering and other types of public services as they relate to the area of assignment.

• May provide technical direction and training to other planning and technical staff.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Civil, traffic, and transportation engineering principles, techniques, policies and procedures.

• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects, including water and wastewater systems, storm water, street, and traffic signal design.

• Basic principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to City public works infrastructure and facility development and maintenance.

• Basic principles and practices of CIP budgeting, cost estimation, project management, and contract administration.

• General design, layout, and construction practices for public improvements such as streets, storm drains, water and sewer systems, grading, and landscaping.

• Subdivision engineering, plan review, mapping, and constructionpractices.

• Modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding engineering.

• Engineering plan types, review practices, and permit filing and approval procedures.

• Principles of advanced mathematics and their application to planning work.

• Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.

• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work such as computer-aided drafting (CAD) concepts and applications and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs.

• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.

• 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.

• Safe driving rules and practices.

• Project management and contract administrationprinciples and techniques.

• Practices related to researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.

• Principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to City public works, engineering infrastructure development and maintenance, and surveying.

• Principles and practices of civil and transportation engineering in a municipal setting.

• Principles and practices of CIP budgeting, cost estimation, funding, project management, and contract administration.

• Practices related to surveying, including reviewing and preparing maps and legal descriptions.

Ability to:

• Learn to develop and review plans for municipal public work projects.

• Learn to develop and administer contracts for professional services and construction in a public agency setting.

• Prepare, understand, and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications, and other contract documents.

• Read and understand technical drawings and specifications.

• Perform mathematical and planning computations with precision.

• Coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and agencies as required.

• Prepare and present clear, concise, and logical written and oralreports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written material.

• Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.

• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software application programs.

• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Conduct comprehensive engineering studies and prepare reports with recommendations.

• Design engineering projects.

• Develop and review plans for municipal public work projects.

• Develop and administer contracts for professional services and construction in a public agency setting.

• Instructing staff in work procedures.

• Conduct civil engineering research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.

• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, and regulatory organizations and individuals.

• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines

Supplemental Information

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related engineering field.

Possession of an advanced degree is desirable.

Four (4) years ofprofessional engineering design, plan review, and project administration experience, preferably in a public agency setting, or three (3) years of experience equivalent to Assistant Engineer at the City of Galt.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license within 60 days of hire and have a satisfactory driving record.

• Possession of a valid certificate or registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to inspect City construction and development sites, including traversing uneven terrain, climbing ladders, stairs, and other temporary or construction access points, to operate a motor vehicle, and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed material and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas and performing field inspections of project and construction sites is occasionally required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may work in the field and occasionallybeexposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and background investigation, including fingerprinting. Will be required to work in an office setting.