Description
The Engineering Department is seeking an inspiring leader with a strong background in engineering, particularly in the context of municipal capital projects and private development. This role requires not only the ability to lead discussions across diverse technical engineering areas, but also the capacity to communicate effectively, build high-performing teams, and develop and implement strategies to achieve Patterson’s goals and objectives.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills that inspire confidence, respect, innovation, and collaboration, helping staff thrive; has a proven ability to build trust with internal teams, stakeholders, and the public; has experience managing complex infrastructure projects, preferably in a municipal setting; is knowledgeable of standards, regulations, inspections, and permitting, ideally related to both capital and private development projects for a municipality; has the ability to provide clear guidance throughout the design process and understand the expertise of various engineering disciplines; has strong communication skills, with the ability to receive, interpret, and respond to verbal and written messages effectively; possesses a strategic vision for long-term planning and capital projects, combined with practical management skills; has a commitment to a positive, collaborative work environment, and will lead by example, with the flexibility to adapt to changing needs.
Benefits
Holidays: 13 days per year, plus any one-time proclaimed holiday.
Vacation: Starting from 9.5 hours per month and up.
Administrative Leave: 80 hours annually, pro-rated based on hire date.
Sick Leave: Accrue 8 hours per month.
Retirement: Qualified candidates currently or within the last six (6) months a member of CalPERS or subject to reciprocity with another eligible retirement plan may be a “classic member” and may be enrolled in the City’s 2.7% @ 55 plan. Employee pays employee contribution rate of 8% on a pre-tax basis.
Non-classic or “new members” will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan. Employee will be required to pay 50% of the normal contribution rate as prescribed by PEPRA on a pre-tax basis. The City does not participate in Social Security.
Health: The City currently contributes 100% of the CalPERS Kaiser Family Rate for health coverage.
Additional Benefits: The City provides dental and vision insurance for the employee and their dependents, and retiree medical. Employees can choose to participate in the City’s Deferred Compensation Plans.
Special Instructions
Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application which includes work experience. Resumes in lieu of a completed application may result in non-consideration.
The supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with your application.