Senior Engineer/Associate Engineer

Salary : $103,308.00 - $160,152.00 AnnuallyLocation : El Cerrito, CAJob Type: Full-timeRemote Employment: Flexible/HybridJob Number: 2024-21Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 08/29/2024Closing Date: 9/26/2024 11:59 PM PacificCLASS DESCRIPTION We appreciate the time and effort you are dedicating to considering a career with the City of El Cerrito and we look forward to connecting with you as we progress in filling the key role of Senior or Associate Engineer Salary Range:Senior Engineer (Grade 914): $128,124 - $160,152Associate Engineer (Grade 912): $103,308- $129,132What's The Role?The City is offering a unique opportunity to immediately make a difference and help deliver exciting projects and programs to the El Cerrito community including over $50 million of complete streets and active transportation projects connecting two BART Stations and the City's core, transit-oriented development in the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan area, and improvements to the City's treasured Ohlone Greenway, among a variety of engineering programs. The City is flexibly recruiting to fill (1) vacancy as either Senior or Associate Engineer. We are seeking a collaborative, motivated, flexible, and creative professional to join the Public Works Department as an Senior or Associate Engineer. The Senior or Associate Engineer will perform professional and technical work on a wide range of projects and programs within the Engineering Division and reports directly to the Public Works Director/City Engineer.The Senior or Associate Engineer will be a key member of the management staff and will regularly interact with the City's executive team, the City Council, various external agencies, contractors, consultants, and the general public. The Associate Engineer will provide functional and technical supervision over less experienced technical staff and provide limited work direction to other Public Works Department staff. The Senior Engineer will fully supervise assigned staff in the Engineering Division. If you are looking for a rewarding place to work with a dynamic and collaborative City team and an opportunity to grow professionally, this is the position for you!City Perks:Telework optionsSchedule flexibility, including a 9/75 work schedule which allows for a 3-day weekend every other weekComprehensive medical benefits package, including (full coverage for employees and their family members up to $2,714 per month)City provides Dental, Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance ProgramCalPERS Retirement (2.7% at 55 for Classic members & 2% at 62 for PEPRA members)Holiday Pay, Birthday and Floating Holiday Pay, and Mgt. Admin LeaveBilingual PayTuition ReimbursementCareer development opportunities Training/Conference opportunitiesDeferred Comp Plan OptionsDiscounts on Recreation ProgramsAccess to the Wellness Programs Are We A Match?You are passionate about implementing high quality projects and programs to serve the needs of the community.You are adaptable, flexible, and offer solutions in ambiguous situations.You have the ability to work in partnership with customers and Departments to ensure their needs are met, while also demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills.You enjoy analyzing and resolving complex challenges; can problem solve and think "outside the box" to achieve results.You are detail-orientated and organized, capable of keeping track of multiple and varying projects.You are excited to lead and work with a dynamic team!You enjoy contributing to a positive work environment that fosters motivation, collaboration, coaching, and engagement of division staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (DUTIES)Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Associate Engineer Serve as plan check engineer/project manager, negotiating contracts, change orders and amendments; prepare and monitor project schedules; monitor, review and coordinate project design and construction; evaluate contractor's requests for extra work; monitor contractor's work and enforce terms of the contract; process payments and change orders; coordinate projects with businesses, utilities and other city departments.Prepare routine plans, designs, specifications, estimates and reports, including determining materials and availability of funding; provide special study engineering reports and draft engineering staff reports for the City Council.Provide technical advice to contractors, other professionals and the general public regarding policies, codes and regulations; assist in resolving problems.Perform technical review of plans ensuring plans are in compliance with codes and regulations; process a variety of encroachment permit applications.Review/monitor Geographic Information Systems (GIS) consultant services to the City for base map updates and production and maintenance of GIS mapping activities.Conduct field and construction site inspections; ensure contractor compliance with contract documents and time and budget estimates; recommend field changes.Prepare designs, specifications, plans, estimates and reports for assigned Capital Improvement projects and the development and modification of City infrastructure.Conduct civil and traffic engineering and related studies, evaluate alternatives, make recommendations and present reports; conduct studies and confer with the public regarding transportation and traffic issues.Prepare a variety of written materials, including staff and engineering reports and grant applications for engineering and transportation projects.Prepare Requests for Proposals and administer consultant selection process for the design of assigned capital projects; administer construction contracts during the construction phase.Respond to complaints and assist in solving problems related to construction or City plans; interpret plans and policies; confer with and provide information to property owners, contractors, engineers, consultants and the general public on conformance to standards, plans, specifications and codes. Senior EngineerIn addition to the duties of Associate Engineer: Monitor and manage projects, including developing short and long-range goals and budgets, coordinating activities with other departments and agencies, monitoring budgets, overseeing reporting requirements, evaluating program or project service delivery and cost effectivenessConduct advanced and complex engineering and related studies, evaluate alternatives, make recommendations and present reports to the Public Works Director, Planning Commission and/or City Council.Serve as project manager on complex projects, selecting consultants, negotiating contracts, preparing and monitoring project schedules; coordinate projects with businesses, utilities and other city departments; conduct field and construction site inspections, and resolve contract disputes.Prepare/direct the preparation of designs, specifications, plans, estimates and reports for Capital Improvement projects and the development and modification of City infrastructure.Prepare a variety of written materials, including staff reports, engineering reports and grant applications for engineering projects; may conduct studies and confer with the public regarding traffic and transportation issues.May serve as the City's department or program representative with a variety of committees, commissions, businesses and community organizations; attend meetings and promote department and or City activities and objectives; maintain liaison with other regulatory and public and private entities; foster collaborative relationships to the mutual benefit of the City and these organizations.Perform project development for complex projects such as capital improvement, including finalizing scope of projects, preparing bid summaries, conducting bid openings, preparing project budgets and preparing cost estimates.Prepare engineering documents, including agreements, maps, legal descriptions, resolutions and ordinances. QUALIFICATIONSThe City is looking for a creative, team-oriented, proactive individual who can clearly demonstrate that they have the following background and competencies. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:Education:Equivalent to graduation from a 4-year college or university with major coursework in an Engineering curriculum or a field related to the area of assignment.Experience:Associate Engineer - (3) Three years of professional engineering experience.Senior Engineer - (5) Five years of professional engineering experience which must have included two years of project management or supervisory experience.Bonus Points! Public Sector Experience Licenses/Certificates/ Other requirements:A valid certificate of registration as an Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.Possession of a valid California Driver's License.Interviews tentatively set for October 15, 2024. OTHER REQUIREMENTSTHE COMMUNITYLocated near the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, the City of El Cerrito is an ethnically diverse community offering a high quality of life within one of the nation's most sophisticated and beautiful living areas. With a population of almost 25,000 residents, El Cerrito has the advantage of being centrally located in a major metropolitan area. El Cerrito is an established community with a strong self-identity and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its community members. THE DEPARTMENTThe Public Works Department maintains, operates, develops, designs, and constructs streets, sidewalks, multi-modal transportation facilities, storm drains, stormwater treatment facilities, buildings, parks, public landscapes, natural areas, creeks, integrated waste management services, and environmental programs that are of vital importance to a sustainable and resilient community and to the public health, safety and well-being of the El Cerrito community.The Engineering Division within the Public Works Department provides a variety of services including, but not limited to, managing capital projects in the planning, design, and construction phases; coordinating, reviewing and inspecting encroachments in the public right-of-way and utility work; transportation planning and engineering; storm water system planning and engineering; reviewing private development projects; applying for and administering grants; and coordinating with external agencies.Learn more about what it's like to work for the City of El Cerrito by watching the following videos, showcasing the El Cerrito community and organization:"""For more information, please visit the following:City's Human Resources page: Salary Schedules: Benefit Guide: The City of El Cerrito offers a competitive benefits package. Current benefits features include: 37.5 hour work week schedule with alternating Fridays off CalPERS retirement: Miscellaneous: 2.7% at 55 for current members and 2% at 62 for new members Safety: 3% at 50 for current members and 2.7% at 57 for new members Plan is integrated with Social Security. The City and employee each pay own contribution to Social Security. Management/Confidential employees contribute an additional 3% as part of cost sharing. Vacation ranging from 11 to 33 days per year based on years of service Administrative Leave 16.5 paid holidays per year 8.75 hours of sick leave accrued each calendar month Fully-paid health and dental premiums for employees and dependents Excellent long-term disability and life insurance program plans Flexible benefits plan allowing pre-tax contributions for health and dependent care reimbursements Deferred Compensation plan available at employee's expenseOur provides a full description of our current benefits. 01 Briefly describe your technical and management experience in the following areas:a. Capital Project Development (e.g., pavement program, roadway improvements, parks)b. Multi-modal Transportation Engineeringc. Land/Private Development Reviewd. Stormwater System Planning & Engineering 02 Briefly describe you experience collaborating with external stakeholders such as other cities, Caltrans, school districts, utility companies and community groups. 03 Briefly describe you experience with applying for and administering grants. Include any experience with federal, state, or other regional grants. Describe your role, planning and programming work, and final delivery and reporting efforts. Required Question