Public Works Engineering Manager (#EE2 )

$51.39-$68.82 hourly / $8,907.43-$11,928.57 monthly / $106,891.20-$143,145.60 yearly

• Plan, organize, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff performing technical engineering projects related to roads, sewers, storm drains, refuse disposal sites, bike paths and street maintenance;
• Assist subordinate engineering personnel with difficult engineering problems;
• Plan, organize and direct office and field engineering personnel in connection with the construction and improvement of public works projects;
• Gather and compile data;
• Develop policies and procedures to meet changing requirements and implement as approved;
• May perform the most difficult and complex engineering work;
• Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of construction estimates for inclusion in the budget;
• Develop proposed section budget;
• Coordinate section activities with other sections, County departments and other agencies;
• Serve as a staff resource to boards, committees, commissions and task forces as required;
• Maintain liaison with the State, other cities and private organizations;
• May act for an Assistant Director of Public Works as assigned;
• Meet with sub dividers, engineers and State agencies to resolve particularly difficult problems;
• Provide technical assistance to staff and the public;
• Attend and participate in conferences and meetings;
• May input, access and analyze data using a computer.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

For all positions:

Some knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of supervision and training;
• Principles of public administration including organization, management and budgeting;
• Application of data processing to Public Works programs;
• Additional knowledge required for Construction positions:

Thorough knowledge of:

• Engineering principles and practices as applied to the construction section of public works;
• Strengths, properties and uses of materials in engineering construction;
• Methods of construction and inspection for public works projects including streets, storm drains and sewers, structures and bike paths.

Some knowledge of:

• Strengths, properties and uses of materials in engineering construction.

Additional knowledge required for Solid Waste position:

Thorough knowledge of:

• Landfill and solid waste engineering as it applies to an operating land fill and transfer station;
• Current laws and regulations related to landfill operations.

Ability to:

Abilities required for all positions:

• Plan, organize, supervise, schedule and evaluate the work of subordinate engineering personnel;
• Analyze technical and administrative problems and develop and implement solutions;
• Coordinate section activities with other sections and departments;
• Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, rules and regulations;
• Supervise the inspection and monitoring of contractor compliance with approved engineering plans and specifications in the construction and modification of public works facilities;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Perform difficult and complex engineering work;
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and technical reports;
• Speak effectively before groups;
• Prepare budgets;
• Learn to input, access and analyze data using a computer.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Five years of increasingly responsible public works engineering experience, including two years of experience in the designated specialty area.

Special Requirements:

License:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to provide suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority at the time of appointment.

EST: 8/92 REV: 11/97 Analyst: OM