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City of Oxnard · 1 week ago

Assistant City Engineer/Supervising Civil Engineer

Oxnard, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$154K/yr - $195K/yr

5+ years exp

The City of Oxnard is seeking an Assistant City Engineer/Supervising Civil Engineer to lead and oversee the in-house design engineering and surveying staff within the Public Works Department. This role involves managing complex infrastructure projects, providing technical guidance to staff, and coordinating activities with other city departments and outside agencies.

GovernmentOffice AdministrationWaste Management

Responsibilities

Be responsible for administering and managing the Engineering Division's in-house design team and the administrative team

Be responsible for the ongoing development and oversight of the 5-year CIP document

Provide direction and technical guidance to staff design engineers and surveyors, project managers, engineering technicians and support staff

Coordinate design services for the City’s Capital Improvement Program

Attend the Design Advisory Committee and Planning Commission as the division representative

Participate and attend professional group meetings as well as stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the engineering and maintenance field

Develop and maintain the City’s Public Works Engineering Procedures Manual

Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with City staff and all those contacted in the course of work

Directly manage some of the more complex CIP projects

As assigned, incumbents supervise staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures

Manages and oversees the activities and/or operations of complex infrastructure improvement plan review, infrastructure maintenance and construction, design and construction services, and/or traffic engineering design and related projects; monitors and ensures compliance with design standards, policies, practices, codes and regulations

Serves as primary liaison and technical expert in support of assigned engineering projects; consults with and provides information to architects, engineers, developers, consultants and outside agencies; reviews project studies, specifications, drawings and other technical documents; performs job site inspections as needed

Provides project management and scheduling of resources; manages and administers assigned budgets and contracts; monitors project progress and schedules; reviews issues; performs complex engineering calculations; researches and analyzes information; recommends alternative project solutions; implements solutions

Attends, facilitates and presents at meetings; prepares and oversees the development and delivery of reports, proposals, contracts, plans, specifications, approval conditions and/or other technical engineering documents

Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

Qualification

Professional Engineering (PE) RegistrationCivil EngineeringProject ManagementSupervisory ExperienceConstruction ManagementTechnical GuidanceCommunication SkillsTeam ManagementProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or directly related field

Five (5) years of professional engineering and/or construction/project management experience

Two (2) years of supervisory experience

Professional Engineering (PE) Registration

Valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record

Benefits

Retirement Contributions: New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2% @ 62; "Classic" members 2% @ 55. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.

Safety Designated Positions: New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2.7% @ 57; “Classic” members 3% @ 50. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement depending on their relevant MOU. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.

Vacation/Annual Accrual Rates: Leave accrual rates vary between 6.24 – 11.78 hours per pay period based on years of service.

Administrative Leave: Management employees are not compensated for overtime worked. However, the department director may authorize up to 40 hours of administrative leave in one year.

Deferred Compensation: The City contributes 1% of employee salary to a 401(a) plan of its choosing.

Retirement Health Savings: The City contributes 1% to a retirement health savings account.

Bilingual Pay: A regular full time employee may receive bilingual pay at the rate of $50.00-$100.00 bi-weekly depending on the Level the employee is required to provide bilingual services as determined by the City Manager or designee.

Health and Dental: Employees can choose from a variety of medical plans provided by the City. The City's contribution to medical coverage is outlined below: Level One – For employees hired before January 1, 2023, the City contributes $1,543.00 per month toward medical insurance premiums and an additional $74.21 per month toward dental insurance premiums. Employees will receive cash back if the medical plan they choose is less than the City’s monthly contribution of $1,543.00 per month. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive cash back in the amount $1,243.00 per month provided they provide proof of other qualifying coverage. Any unused dental premium monies are paid to the employee. If employees hired prior to January 1, 2023 make any changes to their health plan, they will be placed in level two. Level Two - For employees hired on or after January 1, 2023, the City will contribute $2,054 towards medical insurance premiums with no cash back. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive $500.00 per month cash back provided they show proof of other qualifying coverage. The City will provide $74.21 per month towards dental insurance.

Holidays: The City observes 12 holidays per year

Life Insurance: City employees receive Basic Life Coverage ($7,500) + 1 times annual salary 100% paid by the City. Employees also have the option to purchase additional insurance.

Tuition Reimbursement: Full-time employees are eligible for 100% reimbursement for work-related coursework up to a maximum of $5,000 per fiscal year.