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City of Berkeley
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Manager of Engineering (City Engineer)
City of Berkeley, California
Public Works Department
Annual Salary: $159,424 - $199,646 DOE/DOQ
See the full recruitment brochure HERE
The City of Berkeley, California, is seeking a Manager of Engineering (City Engineer) to serve as the highly experienced and knowledgeable leader of the Engineering Division in the Public Works Department. The City Engineer will report to the Deputy Director of Engineering & Transportation while overseeing 40 staff, including six direct reports, and an approximate budget of $50 million. This is an exciting opportunity to step into an engaging workplace where every day looks different. The ideal candidate will have experience managing sewers, stormwater, facilities, sidewalk, and private development review and will eagerly take on new challenges while serving as a steadfast leader and manager. The City Engineer will work to expand the pavement maintenance program by increasing funding and capacity while also working on infrastructure bond and long-term planning. It is ideal that the successful candidate has excellent long-term infrastructure planning and revenue development skills to actualize these critical programs. Interpersonal skills are strongly desired for this role, as the City Engineer will be working closely with their team, Council, public and private stakeholder groups, City departments, external agencies, and the community members. Someone who is prepared to provide technical assistance to staff while serving as a proactive project manager is essential for this role.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The next City Engineer will be an outstanding candidate who excels in communication, coordination, and leadership. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background in public works engineering while also possessing exceptional people management skills. They must be skilled in managing timelines and budgets and demonstrate a strong commitment to improving City operations. They will be eager to tackle new challenges and thrive in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment. The successful candidate will work with their team to identify areas for operational improvement for the sake of efficiency. Additionally, they will understand how to navigate politics and work with elected officials to turn community goals into pragmatic and achievable projects. They must be flexible and supportive, with strong skills in long-term planning and revenue development. It's crucial that they possess an expert-level understanding of relevant codes, regulations, and guidelines and can provide exceptional service to our community members.
City of Berkeley, California
Public Works Department
Annual Salary: $159,424 - $199,646 DOE/DOQ
See the full recruitment brochure HERE
The City of Berkeley, California, is seeking a Manager of Engineering (City Engineer) to serve as the highly experienced and knowledgeable leader of the Engineering Division in the Public Works Department. The City Engineer will report to the Deputy Director of Engineering & Transportation while overseeing 40 staff, including six direct reports, and an approximate budget of $50 million. This is an exciting opportunity to step into an engaging workplace where every day looks different. The ideal candidate will have experience managing sewers, stormwater, facilities, sidewalk, and private development review and will eagerly take on new challenges while serving as a steadfast leader and manager. The City Engineer will work to expand the pavement maintenance program by increasing funding and capacity while also working on infrastructure bond and long-term planning. It is ideal that the successful candidate has excellent long-term infrastructure planning and revenue development skills to actualize these critical programs. Interpersonal skills are strongly desired for this role, as the City Engineer will be working closely with their team, Council, public and private stakeholder groups, City departments, external agencies, and the community members. Someone who is prepared to provide technical assistance to staff while serving as a proactive project manager is essential for this role.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The next City Engineer will be an outstanding candidate who excels in communication, coordination, and leadership. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background in public works engineering while also possessing exceptional people management skills. They must be skilled in managing timelines and budgets and demonstrate a strong commitment to improving City operations. They will be eager to tackle new challenges and thrive in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment. The successful candidate will work with their team to identify areas for operational improvement for the sake of efficiency. Additionally, they will understand how to navigate politics and work with elected officials to turn community goals into pragmatic and achievable projects. They must be flexible and supportive, with strong skills in long-term planning and revenue development. It's crucial that they possess an expert-level understanding of relevant codes, regulations, and guidelines and can provide exceptional service to our community members.