Public Works Director / Civil Engineer bei City of Sierra Madre, CA

About the Department

Position Duties

The following duties are normal for this position and are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Develops, recommends and implements goals, objectives, policies, operating procedures and controls for engineering design and review, capital construction, and inspection, infrastructure and equipment maintenance and related functions.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, reviews and evaluates the work of staff; selects personnel and provides for their training and development; interprets City policies to employees.
• Supervises staff in the areas of streets, facilities, fleet, water and wastewater utilities, parks and landscape maintenance.
• May serve as City Engineer or oversees and coordinates the work of City engineering staff or contract professional experts providing technical services to the City; negotiates and administers consultant contracts.
• Prepares and administers capital improvement budgets and projects; ensures that such projects are completed within plans, specifications, and budgets and in a timely manner; directs and coordinates public works inspection activities.
• Develops and administers the Department's budgets; oversees and completes the preparation, submission, and implementation of all budgets for building and equipment maintenance, and the water, wastewater, parks, and streets operations; prepares and/or reviews staff reports, contracts, agreements, resolutions, ordinances, and bid documents for the various functions; monitors the approved department budget; coordinates with outside vendors for various supplies and services; requisitions and orders needed materials, parts, and equipment.
• Directs and monitors contract services for assessment districts’ maintenance.
• Develops and implements work standards, reporting procedures and related internal controls to support effective management of assigned functions.
• Maintains complete records of the water system and wastewater collection infrastructure; water sampling and testing; provides coordination of water and wastewater utility programs and projects.
• Attends meetings and makes oral presentations before the City Council, commissions, committees, community groups, boards, and other governmental agencies.
• Monitors legislation and developments related to planning, building, and public works related matters; evaluates their impact upon City activities; recommends and implements improved policies and procedures.
• Responds to difficult questions and concerns from the general public, contractors, vendors, and outside agencies; provides information as is appropriate and resolves public service or operational complaints; establishes and maintains a customer service orientation within assigned department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Training/Experience

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities, or the equivalent of seven years of progressively responsible experience in public works, public utility, city engineering, administration, operation, methods and procedures and including construction, drafting, and budgeting; at least three years in supervisory capacity. Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field. Master’s degree is highly desirable. 

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements

Registration in the State of California as a Professional Civil Engineer is preferred but not required. A valid Class C California driver’s license or higher.

 Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

• Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents including water quality reports, budget reports, correspondence and development plans;
• Ability to prepare personnel performance evaluations, water productions charts, wastewater productions charts, building permits charts, excavation permits, correspondence and reports to the City Council reports to the City Council;
• Ability to comprehend a variety of reference books and manuals related to civil, water, wastewater, traffic, and transportation engineering;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations; 
• Ability to read, interpret, and record data accurately; 
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow-up on work assignments; 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; and
• Ability to make sound decisions within established guidelines and analyze a complex issue and develop and implement an appropriate response

Other Qualifications

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stand; talk and hear; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift or move up to 50 pounds.  

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; interact with City staff and other organizations; and frequently deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, traffic, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Disaster Service Workers

All City of Sierra Madre employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work in the event of an emergency.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sierra Madre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, the City of Sierra Madre will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.