Principal Civil Engineer

Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development?
Consider joining the Public Works Department as a Principal Civil Engineer!

The City of San Bernardino is seeking a self-starter with the ability to provide direction, plan, organize, integrate, oversee, evaluate and manage the operations, activities and staff of the Capital Projects Design Engineering unit, the Construction Project Inspection unit and the Survey section in the City’s Public Works Division; manage multiphase capital improve­ment projects from conceptual initiation through construction closeout; and perform related duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate:
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; eight (8) years of professional engineering experience, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or program management capacity; and possess a current, valid registration as a Professional Engineer with the California State Licensing Board.Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Functions: — Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Organizes, controls, manages, and evaluates the work of capital projects engineering, survey, and inspection units; participates in establishing operational plans and initiatives to meet CIP goals and objectives; implements plans, work programs, and project management procedures; coordinates and integrates assigned functions and responsibilities to achieve optimal efficiency and effectiveness; participates in developing and monitoring performance against the annual division operating budget and the City’s CIP budget.
• Plans and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; provides or recommends compensation and other rewards to recognize performance; takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies in accordance with the City’s Human Resources Policies and Procedures, Personnel Rules, and labor contract provisions.
• Directs, monitors, evaluates, and integrates the operations, activities, and staff of the design, survey and field engineering functions in the Public Works division; manages and administers projects and operations in compliance with all standards governing City-funded capital improvement design and construction projects.
• Manages and oversees multiple City-wide capital projects utilizing in-house staff, consulting engineering firms, and construction contractors; directs the management of all aspects of capital project design, development and implementation; ensures all necessary regulatory approvals and permits are obtained to implement projects; determines project scopes, schedules and budgets and makes adjustments as needed to expedite projects and ensure reasonableness; reviews comments, specifications, estimates, and plan details; seals plans.
• Manages and oversees advertisements and bidding processes for capital works construction projects; reviews and recommends approval of addenda, ensures completeness and accuracy of specifications and bid documents, and submits documents efficiently.
• Directs the preparation of requests for proposals for outside services; manages the consultant and contractor selection process; negotiates, administers, and manages contracts, professional services agreements and cooperative project agreements; monitors and enforces all contractual terms, obligations, and requirements; reviews project reports and consultant plans for design, accuracy, scope of work, completeness, and constructability; reviews payment and approves requests to release contractor retention.
• Monitors and evaluates capital construction project progress; authorizes the purchase of materials and monitors work activities and expenditures to control costs; conducts regular project management meetings; prepares, reviews, and submits regular project updates to other City departments, the City Manager, and for City briefings or publications.
• Coordinates and integrates multi-phase design, development and construction projects with various regional, state, or federal jurisdictions; drafts interagency agreements for reimbursement and conveyance of easements; reviews and verifies rights-of-way procedures for projects to ensure proper acquisition.
• Works with construction contractors and engineers to resolve conflicts and facilitate solutions; inspects project sites to ensure compliance with project specifications and City policies.
• Prepares, reviews, and approves a variety of capital projects documents prepared by subordinate staff to ensure completeness and accuracy; reviews grant applications, and ensures project compliance with grant requirements.
• Analyzes and responds to requests for information and complaints; represents the City and makes presentations at various meetings and public hearings.
• Prepares reports, memoranda, letters, and other documents regarding capital construction project issues for both internal and external distribution; ensures the maintenance of detailed records of project activities, findings, progress and results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 
Job Requirements

Knowledgeof – 

• Theory, principles, practices, and techniques of civil engineering, capital projects, and project management as they apply to a public agency.
• Principles and practices of municipal public works administration, planning, and design.
• Methods, materials, and techniques for the design and construction of public works infrastructure and facilities.
• Theory, principles, practices, and techniques of land surveying, automated mapping, and geographic information systems.
• Capital project funding and budgeting, objective development, and work planning.
• Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and court decisions applicable to assigned areas of responsibility
• Procedures, trends, approaches, and problem-solving techniques used in capital projects design, surveying, construction, engineering, inspection, and compliance processes.
• Modern methods of construction and structural design concepts.
• Principles and practices of public administration.
• Research methods and analysis techniques.
• Principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
• City human resources policies and procedures and labor contract provisions.

Skill in – 

• Planning, directing, managing, coordinating, and integrating the work of capital projects design engineering, land surveying operations, construction inspection services, and project management.
• Defining complex management and fiscal issues, performing difficult analyses and research, evaluating alternatives and developing sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Understanding, interpreting, explaining, and applying federal, state, and local policy, law, regulations and court decisions applicable to areas of responsibility.
• Presenting proposals and recommendations clearly, logically, and persuasively in public meetings.
• Representing the City effectively in negotiations and other dealings on a variety of difficult, complex, sensitive, and confidential issues.
• Preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence.
• Exercising tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

 Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; and at least eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience, at least three (3) years of which were in a supervisory or program management capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
 
Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment
A valid California driver’s license is required.

Current, valid registration as a Professional Engineer with the California State Licensing Board is required.
 
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to manipulate, handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment, reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Supplemental Information

Accommodation:
The City of San Bernardino will provide reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Administrative Services Officer for the City of San Bernardino in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Please call 909-384-5104 for additional information regarding requests for accommodation.

Benefits:

• Retirement – Participation in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Classic members with less than six (6) months separation: CalPERS 2% at 55, single highest year plan. New members, CalPERS 2% at 62, three highest year average plan.
•  Health Insurance – The City provides three options: Monthly City contribution of $1,125 for employee only, $1,289 employee + one, or $1,724 employee + family towards Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Insurance Plans. 
• Leave – 80 hours of vacation and 96 hours of sick leave accrued annually, 13 holidays, plus 18 hours of floating holiday time 
• A bank of eighty (80) hours of administrative leave upon hire. 
• City-issued business cell phone.

Selection Process:

All applicants must submit clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.

The selection process consist of:

• Application Review
• Oral Examination
• Pre-employment Medical Exam
• Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Employment/Professional Reference Check