Job Ref: |
7401DMG-0321
| Organization: |
City of Moreno Valley Public Works Department
| Job Category: |
Engineering and Technology
| Job Type: |
Contract
| Country: |
USA
| State/Province: |
California (CA)
| City: |
Moreno Valley
| Post Code: |
92552
| Salary and Benefits: |
$117,825.97 - $165,891.86 Annually; Excellent Benefits
| Post Date: | 03/08/2021 |
Principal Engineer (Land Development)
Note: The City is currently on a 15% salary reduction through June 30, 2021.
GENERAL PURPOSE Under general direction from either the Public Works Director/City Engineer or Engineering Division Manager/Assistant City Engineer, the Principal Engineer plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews the activities of the engineering function of an assigned work unit. Plans, organizes, directs, manages, oversees and integrates the operations and staff of an assigned work unit; provides expert professional advice and assistance to City officials and management staff in areas of expertise of Engineering disciplines, including but not limited to engineering plan review, capital improvement planning, design and implementation, water quality/storm water management, and transportation related activities. Performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This class is responsible for planning and supervising the activities of the engineering function of assigned work units within the Public Works Department. The incumbent is expected to carry out responsibilities independently and with awareness of good engineering principals, judgement, and safety issues and sensitivities. Assignments are broad in scope and allow for a high degree of administrative discretion in their execution.
The Principal Engineer is distinguished from the Senior Engineer in that the incumbent in the former class is responsible for division leadership, planning, organizing, directing, and reviewing the work of staff engaged in the preparation of plans, specifications, designs, estimates, schedules, inspections, surveying, and project management activities for a variety of projects and programs. The incumbent is expected to use initiative and independent judgment in negotiating, prioritizing project activities, exercising cost and budget controls, and ensuring the coordination, quantity, and quality of work performed in accordance with project goals.
Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
- Plans, organizes, controls, manages and evaluates the work of the assigned work unit; with subordinate managers and supervisors, participates in establishing operational plans and initiatives to meet department/division goals and objectives; implements work unit plans, work programs, processes, procedures and policies required to achieve overall performance results; coordinates and integrates functions and responsibilities to achieve optimal efficiency and effectiveness; participates in developing and monitoring performance against annual budgets; establishes performance requirements and personnel development targets; provides coaching for performance improvement and development; takes disciplinary action to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with the City’s human resources policies and procedures and labor contract provisions.
- Participates with other managers in establishing strategic plans for the Public Works Department; sets overall management and policy goals and objectives for assigned work unit; coordinates division program and policy issues with managers of other divisions and departments and/or on a City-wide basis. Provides day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment which supports achieving City objectives and service expectations; provides leadership and participates in programs and activities that promote a positive employee relations environment.
- Supervises, plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the work of professional and para-professional engineering teams in the preparation and/or review of engineering plans, specifications, designs, cost estimates, reviews and sets requirements/conditions for various types of development projects, easements and legal descriptions, plan checks, construction inspections, permit issuance, project water quality conformance, and materials testing for a wide variety of construction and maintenance projects; performs traffic engineering and transportation planning activities and studies; schedules and budgets and recommends adjustments as needed to expedite projects and ensure reasonableness; reviews drawings and specifications for compliance with City standards; ensures project compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies
- Supervises the Project Manager, Resident Engineer, and Construction Inspectors on public improvement projects and land development projects; approves project descriptions, job scope, cost estimates and projections, schedules, procedures, timelines, right of way plans, acquisition and environmental documents and reports, and purchases. Confers with other professional and technical staff; coordinates work with other City departments, outside agencies, contractors and consultants.
- Develops and monitors systems and procedures for contract administration to ensure compliance with technical and legal requirements; oversees preparation of bid documents and selection of consultants and contractors.
- Performs difficult engineering work, contract administration, highly specialized design, research, analysis and economic evaluations; prepares and submits a variety of documents and reports
- Coordinates and integrates multi-phase design, development and construction projects with various regional, state or federal jurisdictions, as well as with special-interest groups, other stakeholders and the public; drafts interagency agreements for reimbursement and conveyance of easements; reviews and verifies rights-of-way procedures for projects to ensure proper acquisition.
- Represents the City with other public and governmental agencies, community and business organizations, citizens, the media and the public; promotes communication and understanding of City operations, policies and goals by attending and participating in various meetings, committees and task forces, internally and in the public arena; delivers presentations and prepares reports summaries for City Council meetings; responds to and provides information to external agencies and citizens as required; participates and provides review and recommendations for Developer Project Design Review Committees and attends Planning Commission meetings as needed representing their work unit.
- Oversees the preparation of complex grant applications for project funding from various governmental agencies. Oversees project compliance with grant requirements.
- Maintains administrative and engineering records.
- Supervise and participate in the preparation of special engineering studies and reports related to current and long-range assigned work unit goals and develops recommendations to meet these goals.
- Coordinate related engineering activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate professional and technical staff.
May be assigned to Land Development, Transportation Engineering, Capital Projects, or Moreno Valley Electric Utility.
OTHER DUTIES
- Attends a variety of training sessions, commissions, committees, conferences and seminars as assigned.
- Provides backup to other professional engineering staff as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of:
- Sub Division Map Act
- MS4 Permit and NPDES requirements
- Applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
- Modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding the assigned area of engineering.
- Applicable laws and regulatory codes related to engineering, operations, and construction in the area of assignment.
- Principles and practices of sound business communication.
- Technical report writing.
- Information technology and computer capabilities applicable to functional responsibilities.
- Theories, principles and practices of civil, mechanical, structural, transportation/traffic and/or electrical/engineering design and construction.
- Principles, methods, techniques, and standards used in the design, construction, and operation of a variety of engineering projects.
- Principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing, contract administration and maintenance of public records.
- Project management methods and practices for planning, budgeting, scheduling, monitoring performance and evaluating results.
- Research methods and analysis techniques.
- Principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
- City human resources policies and procedures and labor contract provisions.
Ability to:
- Plan, direct, manage, coordinate and integrate the activities of the engineering function within an assigned area.
- Prepare, direct preparation of and review complex engineering designs, plans, specifications and legal contracts.
- Perform difficult technical research and analyze complex engineering and mathematical problems, evaluating alternatives and recommending or adopting effective courses of action.
- Define complex management and fiscal issues, perform difficult analyses and research, evaluate alternatives and develop sound conclusions and recommendations.
- Understand, interpret, explain and apply federal, state and local policy, law, regulations and court decisions applicable to areas of responsibility.
- Present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively in public meetings.
- Operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks.
- Represent the City effectively in negotiations and other dealings on a variety of difficult, complex, sensitive and confidential issues.
- Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies and other written materials.
- Exercise sound, expert independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
- Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of City management, the City Council, other governmental officials, consultants, contractors, employees, the public, the media and others encountered in the course of work.
Education, Training and Experience: A bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, or structural engineering or a related engineering discipline. A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience, at least two of which were in a supervisory or program/project management capacity.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: Current, valid certification as a Professional Civil Engineer issued by the California State Licensing Board for Professional Engineers.
A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance policy.
Preferred requirements: Construction General Permit Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) and/or Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD); Qualification as Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) is desirable.
Supplemental Information PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle and feel computers and standard business equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use math/mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions, and interact with all levels of City management, the City Council, other governmental officials, consultants, contractors, employees, the public, the media and others encountered in the course of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. The employee may occasionally be required to work in outside conditions, exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, where the noise level may be loud.
All New Division Manager positions are At-Will Employment/Contract positions.
BENEFITS: Excellent benefits are available through a cafeteria plan up to $787.50 per month plus 3% of annual salary to purchase medical, dental, vision coverage and medical and/or dependent care reimbursement for employee and eligible dependents; CalPERS (2%@55 or 2%@62 for new PERS members) – employee pays their own share (7% or 6.75%); educational reimbursement of $2,000 annually; 252 hours annual leave; 11 paid holidays; paid Disability; a deferred compensation plan (Section 457 and 401a); life insurance equal to three times salary (up to $300K); a $75 per month HRA contribution; and auto allowance of $350 per month.
SELECTION PROCESS: Following an administrative review of each application, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview and/or testing. The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical examination, and to submit original documentation to establish both work authorization and identity (per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Criminal background investigations will be conducted, and, in accordance with our Drug Free Workplace Policy, a Drug Screening Test will be required. The City of Moreno Valley is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. For further information regarding this position, contact the Human Resources Department at (951) 413-3045.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
Agency City of Moreno Valley
Address 14177 Frederick St. Moreno Valley, California, 92553
Phone 951-413-3045
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/moval
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