Supervising Civil Engineer en City of Berkeley, CA
City of Berkeley, CA · Berkeley, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
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- Oficina en Berkeley
About the Department
The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Supervising Civil Engineer in the Public Works Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to supervise a section of the Engineering Division engaged in the application of engineering to a variety of public works capital improvement projects and construction and maintenance programs.
See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105081
One of the current vacancies will be specifically designated towards Measure FF which is known as the Sustainable and Accountable Funding for Equitable Street Transformation, Revitalization, Enhancements, and Essential Traffic Safety (SAFE STREETS) Initiative.
SAFE STREETS authorizes an annual parcel tax of $0.17 per square foot for residential properties and $0.25 per square foot for other properties over a 14-year period. This parcel tax is projected to generate approximately $15 million annually, dedicated to funding street and sidewalk repairs, safety improvements, and environmental infrastructure projects.
This vacancy, reporting directly to the Principal Program Manager, will be at the center of this high-impact initiative. The role will be fast-paced, challenging, and critical to the success of Measure FF. The position will:
- Lead the technical review of projects; ensuring plans, specifications, and cost estimates are accurate, complete, and buildable before they go out to bid.
- Provide hands-on oversight of technical staff and consultants, guiding design and engineering decisions that affect public safety.
- Manage complex design and construction contracts, balancing scope, budget, schedule, and quality under tight timelines.
- Coordinate across multiple departments, commissions, and external agencies to keep projects aligned and moving forward.
Position Duties
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering and five years of increasingly responsible experience in design and construction management of civil engineering projects, at least two years of which were at a level equivalent to the City's Associate Civil Engineer.
Other requirements include possession of a valid California registration as a professional Civil Engineer and a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
Minimum Qualifications
Applications must be received by October 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM PST and must include a completed application with licensing information and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to [email protected]. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
Other Qualifications
The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:
Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date)
Competitive review and assessment of applicants' education, training, and experience
Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews tentatively slated for the week of November 3, 2025.
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to [email protected] at the time of application.
