Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer

ABOUT THE POSITION
The City Engineer reports directly to the Department Director and is responsible for the management and operation of the Engineering Division. The Engineering Division is responsible for the delivery of the City’s capital improvement projects; managing and implementing the City’s growth mitigation program; drafting and enforcing City standards and specifications; ensuring development is designed and constructed consistent with the City’s Municipal Code, relevant land use documents, the Subdivision Map Act, and applicable standards and specifications; active management of the City rights-of-way, including utility undergrounding, management and issuance of encroachment permits, including recommendations on traffic control, striping, and signalization; and tracking and documenting final construction of City infrastructure. The City Engineer provides supervision and technical direction to professional and non-professional staff and performs related work as assigned. The City Engineer may act in the capacity of Department Director in the absence of the Director.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking and strategic public works professional who possesses a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and licensed as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California. They bring extensive experience delivering capital improvement projects, managing complex public infrastructure programs, and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams. The successful candidate will have a strong background in municipal engineering, land development, infrastructure planning, and regulatory compliance. They are an effective communicator and collaborative leader who can balance technical expertise with business acumen, demonstrating the ability to develop staff, manage resources, and guide the organization through complex challenges and opportunities. In addition, the ideal candidate embraces innovation, values public service, and is committed to constructing and maintaining infrastructure that supports the City’s long-term vision, economic vitality, and quality of life.

DUTIES
In addition to the broad duties and responsibilities of the Organizational/Enterprise Leader (Non-Safety) classification, the Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

-Plans, directs, and organizes the work of a large and multi-disciplined engineering staff in the areas of capital projects, land development, transportation, and special projects.
-Coordinates and manages capital projects, including developing the overall budget and schedule.
-Prepares and reviews construction plans (in-house and consultant-generated), estimates, site investigations, specifications, and the report for the construction and/or improvement of public facilities and infrastructure.
-Supervises and manages the preparation of requests for professional services and recommends award of contract; interviews prospective consultants; provides technical and procedural information; keeps current with regulations, litigation, and legislation concerning public works activities.
-Reviews and approves public infrastructure plans for development to ensure they are designed and constructed consistent with the City’s Municipal Code, relevant land use documents, the Subdivision Map Act, and applicable standards and specifications.
-Meets with developers and contractors to facilitate projects and resolve issues; coordinates Engineering Division projects with other City departments and outside agencies; represents the Engineering Division at various meetings, conferences, and workshops.
-Archives, stores, documents, and updates the geographical information system databases for all newly constructed or modified City infrastructure.
-Reviews operational procedures to stay current and compliant with applicable policies and quality control standards; recommends and initiates changes to departmental procedures, policies, and regulations, including City standards and specifications.
-Selects Engineering Division employees; develops and establishes work methods and standards; conducts or directs staff training and development; reviews and evaluates employee performance; executes disciplinary action.
-Serves as the City’s Legally Responsible Person for State Water Resources Control Board and/or Regional Water Quality Control Board permits.
-Reviews and signs Public Improvement Plans (PIP’s).
-Serves as Engineer of Record, including signing and sealing plans and studies prepared by in-house Engineering Division staff.
-Develops, updates, and implements the City’s Growth Mitigation Program and fees consistent with Assembly Bill 1600 and subsequent legislation.
-Directs the conduct of studies; the preparation and presentation of a variety of reports regarding engineering-related issues; reviews, edits, writes, and signs Council agenda reports; presents staff reports, studies, and findings to City Council, citizen commissions and committees, community groups, and others as needed.
-Initiates and participates in the preparation of departmental budget; monitors expenditures; and makes recommendations on staffing and equipment.