POSITION
To plan, coordinate, supervise and participate in the activities of a major section within the Engineering Division such as transportation/traffic engineering, utilities engineering, development services, or the City’s capital improvement program. The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a current vacancy in the Development Engineering division of the Community Development Department, as well as establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City of Woodland is looking to fill a Senior Civil Engineer position in Development Engineering. The Ideal Candidate for the current vacancy is someone with good customer service skills as well as a solid technical engineering background. This position requires strong interpersonal, time management, technical and communication (both orally and written) skills. The Ideal Candidate will be proactive, display good judgement, as well as be organized, flexible, creative, approachable, resourceful, and a positive team leader.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Plan, supervise, and perform professional engineering work in the planning, design, and construction of streets, sidewalks, water and sewage systems, drainage structures, transportation facilities and other public works. Plan, supervise, and perform professional engineering work in the development of master plans and long (MPFP) and short (Capital Budget) range funding programs. Prepare and oversee the preparation of engineering designs, specifications and cost estimates for a wide variety of capital improvement projects. Coordinate selection, and manage consultant contracts. Coordinate developer requirements for the Public Works Department. Review and check final maps, parcel maps, and subdivision improvement plans for accuracy and conformance with City standards, codes, ordinances and departmental requirements. Participate in the review of projects under construction; coordinate the activities of the inspection unit; resolve complaints and problems in the field between the inspectors and developers, contractors, and/or engineers. Meet and confer with developers, contractors, engineers and the general public relative to city policies, regulations, and procedures; work toward the resolution of discrepancies and problem situations with outside parties. Performs the duties of Traffic Engineer when authorized in writing by the City Manager, or when authorized in writing by the Traffic Engineer to act as the Deputy Traffic Engineer. Conduct field surveys and supervise and participate in the work of collecting, tabulating, and analyzing data for problem identification and resolution. Manage and oversee input to the City’s project and program databases and infrastructure management systems. Ensure timely and effective coordination with Operations and Maintenance personnel. Represent the City in support of state and federal funding programs. Research and obtain grant funding for projects. Regular and consistent attendance. Work cooperatively with others.
OTHER DUTIES
Interpret and apply relevant codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Insure compliance with CEQA, the Public Contracts Code, and (Development Services Only) the Subdivision Map Act. Stamp plans for in-house design work. Check plans for accuracy, suitability, and completeness; and direct revisions. Conduct special engineering studies relative to assigned area of responsibility; prepare appropriate reports and analysis. Manage development of infrastructure master plans. Prepare, write and present general correspondence, technical reports, statistical reports and Council Communications. Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff. Serve as staff to a variety of City, County, regional and outside commissions, boards and committees as assigned. Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and
abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering.
Experience:
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible and varied civil engineering experience, including significant supervisory responsibilities.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California; possession of a valid California Driver’s License. For the Senior Civil Engineer over Transportation, possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Traffic Engineer in the State of California is highly desirable.
APPLICATION
Apply with a City of Woodland application by visiting www.cityofwoodland.org/employment or the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695 by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2020 (or first 25 qualified applicants). Supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with application by the final filing date to be considered. Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted.
Review Process: Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof. Applicants will be required to take and pass a medical examination by a City of Woodland physician to insure their physical suitability to perform the assigned duties. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven days prior to the event.
Panel interviews tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 2020.
BENEFITS
Retirement:
CalPERS Retirement System (2% @ 60 Formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 Formula for new CalPERS members)|
The City does not participate in social security
Deferred Compensation:
Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth)
The City will match up to 2% of employee’s base salary
Medical:
CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs & PPOs
City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance
Maximum Family Allowance for 2020 is $2,030.13 per month
Dental/Vision:
City paid Delta Dental and Medical Eye Services
STD/LTD:
City paid wage protection for short and long term disabilities
Life Insurance:
City provides $50,000 life insurance policy
Supplemental Benefits:
Voluntary Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only and Critical Illness insurances, and Flexible Spending Accounts available
Vacation:
7 hours per month during first 3 years of service
Sick Leave:
8 hours per month
Administrative Leave:
96 hours of administrative leave provided each fiscal year
Holidays:
12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
Bilingual Pay:
$200 per month upon certification
Professional Growth Incentive:
$625 per fiscal year for additional educational or professional activities
The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer
