Job Category
Work Schedule
Full-time
Employer
Town of Paradise
Job Open until Filled
Job Closing Date
Email
salvies@townofparadise
Phone
5308726291
Fax
Town of Paradise
Please visit https://www.townofparadise.com/hr for application, complete job description and benefit information.
Final Filing Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m.
Salary for this position is: $107,910 to $137,696
Examples of Typical Job Functions (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
•Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of professional engineering staff in the Public Works Department; trains staff in work procedures; evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion.
•Determines and recommends staffing needs for assigned activities and projects; participates in the annual budget preparation; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications, as required; maintains a variety of records and prepares routine reports of work performance.
•Analyzes civil engineering plan design, specifications, and consultant and staff comments in accordance with design requirements and municipal and intergovernmental standards and regulations; recommends approval or additional engineering conditions and changes.
•Develops consultant requests for proposal for professional and/or construction services and participates in the bid process; evaluates proposals and recommends project award; negotiates and administers contracts after award; ensures contractor compliance with Town standards and specifications, time, and budget estimates; analyzes and resolves complex problems that may arise; recommends and approves field changes as required.
•Conducts Capital Improvement Program (CIP) planning activities; provides oversight and input into conceptual designs of engineering projects; investigates and resolves problems with scope of work or cost issues of major facility upgrade and replacement projects; ensures that projects are completed on time and within budget.
•Meets and confers with contractors, engineers, developers, architects, a variety of outside agencies, and the public in acquiring information and coordinating engineering matters; provides information regarding Town development requirements.
•Responds to and resolves various issues with residents, other department representatives, and outside agencies in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
•Serves as a liaison for an assigned functional area with other Town departments, divisions, and outside agencies; attends meetings, as necessary; participates on a variety of boards, commissions, committees, and task forces; attends and participates in professional groups; stays abreast of new trends and innovations.
•Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; assists in developing policies and procedures such as procedure guidelines, design standards, and standard plans and specifications while ensuring that operation and maintenance, financial, regulatory, and legal requirements are met.
•Develops and reviews staff reports related to engineering activities and services; may present information to the Town Council and various commissions, committees, and boards; performs a variety of public relations and outreach work related to assigned activities.
•Performs other duties as assigned.
The Ideal Candidate
Knowledge of:
•Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
•Principles and practices of leadership.
•Basic principles and practices of budget development, administration, and accountability.
•Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, cost estimating, construction, installation, and inspection of a wide variety of municipal facilities, miscellaneous buildings and structures, and traffic and transportation systems.
•Civil and transportation engineering principles, concepts, standards, and practices associated with public works programs.
•Principles and practices of environmental impact assessment and related regulatory processes.
•Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects.
•Contract management practices in a public agency setting.
•Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
•Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
•Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned functional area.
•Safety principles and practices.
•Record keeping principles and procedures.
•Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Town staff.
•Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination.
•Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software packages) to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation.
Ability To:
•Assist in selecting staff, supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
•Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
•Conduct complex civil engineering research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports.
•Analyze and interpret engineering plans and specifications in accordance with design requirements and applicable standards and regulations.
•Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
•Prepare and present clear, concise, and logical written and oral reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, legal descriptions, and other written materials.
•Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.
•Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
•Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
•Effectively represent the department and the Town in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
•Learn and understand the organization and operation of the Town and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
•Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Education & Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related engineering field and ten (10) years of project management experience in civil engineering with emphasis in team management and public works capital improvements.
Important Application Information:
For a complete job description please visit www.townofparadise.com/hr
To apply for this opportunity, submit a completed Town of Paradise Application to the following address:
Town of Paradise – Human Resources Department
Attn: Engineering Division Manager
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969 or email to:
[email protected]
Application packets must include the following:
Town of Paradise Employment Application
Resume and Cover Letter
Final Filing Date:
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m.
Postmarks will not be accepted as proof of filing date.
Final Filing Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m.
Salary for this position is: $107,910 to $137,696
Examples of Typical Job Functions (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
•Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of professional engineering staff in the Public Works Department; trains staff in work procedures; evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion.
•Determines and recommends staffing needs for assigned activities and projects; participates in the annual budget preparation; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications, as required; maintains a variety of records and prepares routine reports of work performance.
•Analyzes civil engineering plan design, specifications, and consultant and staff comments in accordance with design requirements and municipal and intergovernmental standards and regulations; recommends approval or additional engineering conditions and changes.
•Develops consultant requests for proposal for professional and/or construction services and participates in the bid process; evaluates proposals and recommends project award; negotiates and administers contracts after award; ensures contractor compliance with Town standards and specifications, time, and budget estimates; analyzes and resolves complex problems that may arise; recommends and approves field changes as required.
•Conducts Capital Improvement Program (CIP) planning activities; provides oversight and input into conceptual designs of engineering projects; investigates and resolves problems with scope of work or cost issues of major facility upgrade and replacement projects; ensures that projects are completed on time and within budget.
•Meets and confers with contractors, engineers, developers, architects, a variety of outside agencies, and the public in acquiring information and coordinating engineering matters; provides information regarding Town development requirements.
•Responds to and resolves various issues with residents, other department representatives, and outside agencies in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
•Serves as a liaison for an assigned functional area with other Town departments, divisions, and outside agencies; attends meetings, as necessary; participates on a variety of boards, commissions, committees, and task forces; attends and participates in professional groups; stays abreast of new trends and innovations.
•Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; assists in developing policies and procedures such as procedure guidelines, design standards, and standard plans and specifications while ensuring that operation and maintenance, financial, regulatory, and legal requirements are met.
•Develops and reviews staff reports related to engineering activities and services; may present information to the Town Council and various commissions, committees, and boards; performs a variety of public relations and outreach work related to assigned activities.
•Performs other duties as assigned.
The Ideal Candidate
Knowledge of:
•Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
•Principles and practices of leadership.
•Basic principles and practices of budget development, administration, and accountability.
•Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, cost estimating, construction, installation, and inspection of a wide variety of municipal facilities, miscellaneous buildings and structures, and traffic and transportation systems.
•Civil and transportation engineering principles, concepts, standards, and practices associated with public works programs.
•Principles and practices of environmental impact assessment and related regulatory processes.
•Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects.
•Contract management practices in a public agency setting.
•Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
•Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
•Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned functional area.
•Safety principles and practices.
•Record keeping principles and procedures.
•Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Town staff.
•Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination.
•Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software packages) to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation.
Ability To:
•Assist in selecting staff, supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
•Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
•Conduct complex civil engineering research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports.
•Analyze and interpret engineering plans and specifications in accordance with design requirements and applicable standards and regulations.
•Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
•Prepare and present clear, concise, and logical written and oral reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, legal descriptions, and other written materials.
•Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.
•Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
•Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
•Effectively represent the department and the Town in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
•Learn and understand the organization and operation of the Town and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
•Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Education & Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related engineering field and ten (10) years of project management experience in civil engineering with emphasis in team management and public works capital improvements.
Important Application Information:
For a complete job description please visit www.townofparadise.com/hr
To apply for this opportunity, submit a completed Town of Paradise Application to the following address:
Town of Paradise – Human Resources Department
Attn: Engineering Division Manager
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969 or email to:
[email protected]
Application packets must include the following:
Town of Paradise Employment Application
Resume and Cover Letter
Final Filing Date:
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m.
Postmarks will not be accepted as proof of filing date.