County of Sonoma · 1 month ago
Engineering Division Manager
Santa Rosa, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$91.32/hr - $91.32/hr
5+ years expThe County of Sonoma is seeking an Engineering Division Manager to lead impactful projects that shape the community’s future. This role involves managing staff and engineering activities related to road construction, maintenance services, and ensuring fiscal accountability for capital projects.
GovernmentNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Manages staff and engineering activities related to the administrative operation of the Division's Construction, Design, Materials Lab, Land Development, Survey, and Traffic sections
Focus on fiscal accountability, and the creation of performance goals and objectives associated with the delivery of road and bridge capital projects
Supervising and coordinating the work of Public Works staff involved in the design, land development, survey, traffic, and construction work associated with bridges and highway development and repair
Qualification
Required
Extensive knowledge of requirements concerning the design, construction, and inspection of federal, state, and local funded road and bridge construction projects
Working knowledge of the Caltrans process for all types of projects, including major capital projects
Considerable experience applying the principles and practices of modern budget, program, and systems management
Experience supervising and coordinating the work of Public Works staff involved in the design, land development, survey, traffic, and construction work associated with bridges and highway development and repair
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers
Possession of a valid California driver's license is required for various assignments
Normally, five years of full-time, professional engineering experience, including two years at the level of Senior Civil Engineer with the County of Sonoma
Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of civil engineering
Extensive knowledge of statistics and advanced mathematics including algebra and analytic geometry
Extensive knowledge of topographic and construction surveying, stress analysis, analytical mechanics and the strength, properties and uses of construction materials
Extensive knowledge of common methods and equipment utilized in engineering construction and of inspection methods used in reviewing such work
Extensive knowledge of real property descriptions
Extensive knowledge of civil engineering design and drafting methods and equipment
Extensive knowledge of legal requirements concerning the design, construction and inspection methodology necessary for private and commercial structures as well as major construction projects
Extensive knowledge of the daily operations of a modern solid waste disposal facility
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices relating to modern budget, program and systems management
Considerable knowledge of English syntax and grammar
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of supervision and training
Working knowledge of building inspection as well as plan checking practices and techniques
Ability to successfully manage complex and technical engineering assignments
Ability to effectively supervise and direct the work of professional, technical, and operations staff
Ability to plan and organize various aspects of the work relating to administration, budget, and general management matters
Ability to make accurate mathematical calculations
Ability to read, understand and interpret complex technical and legal documents, maps, technical drawings and plans
Ability to listen attentively and participate in negotiations by providing required data and information
Ability to adjust workload changes and work under stress to meet deadlines
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of representatives from governmental and private agencies, construction and consultant contractors, coworkers and the public
Ability to write and direct the preparation of technical reports, correspondence, and maintain records
Ability to provide effective leadership in the development of new or improved procedures
Ability to analyze and review staff reports and recommendations and give constructive criticism
Ability to effectively assemble organize and present in written and/or oral form, reports containing alternative solutions and recommendations regarding specific resources, plans and policies
Ability to speak before groups regarding department plans, projects and functions
Preferred
It is highly desirable for the incumbent of the position allocated to the Permit and Resource Management Department to have both a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer and as a Licensed Land Surveyor
Benefits
Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
Staff Development/Wellness - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities
County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
Incentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation - 3% of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee contribution
Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
Additional Benefits: Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
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