SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

Salary: $105,042.08 - $140,766.08 AnnuallyLocation : Huntington Beach, CAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 0069-1124Department: Public Works DepartmentOpening Date: 11202024Closing Date: Continuous Description Updated 121124The first review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 5:00 PM on December 5, 2024. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established. Applications received after December 5th will be reviewed on a periodic basis until the positions have been filled. Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for TWO (2) Senior Civil Engineers within our Utilities and CIP & Civil Design Services divisions tojoin our Public Works team. The incumbent(s) selected for this position may work a 980 or 410 schedule. The City of Huntington Beach Public Works Department provides outstanding programs, services and facilities to enhance and enrich the lives of our residents and visitors. We are seeking candidates with:Superior communication, organizational, and project management skills who follow through on all facets of work.Ability to see the strengths, assets, and potential within a community, and an individual who operates with a profound respect for understanding the aspirations and needs of both residents of and visitors to Huntington Beach.A strong background demonstrating excellent leadership skills.Creative ideas and ability to facilitate innovative processes in a team environment.Outstanding customer service skills with the ability work effectively with the general public, business owners, community groups and vendors.The DepartmentThe Public Works Department provides outstanding customer service and is responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, and operations of public facilities and infrastructure. This requires us to respond to requests for service, coordinate efforts with local, regional, state, and federal agencies, and working with the community in all of our efforts. Public Works manages over 30% of the city's total budget, including three enterprise funds and seven designated funds, as well as the citywide capital improvement program. The five divisions in public works are committed to providing the highest quality of service to the community. These five divisions include Engineering, Utilities, Administration, Operations and Transportation.The PositionWhen assigned to Utilities, the Senior Civil Engineer is an advanced journey-level position that performs complex professional engineering duties and project management in support of the City's utilities engineering projects in Water, Sewer, and Storm Water infrastructure; functional areas of responsibility include capital improvements and development review. The Senior Civil Engineer prepares and reviews plans and specifications, oversees contract administration, reviews engineering designs, calculations and estimates, ensures work quality and adherence to standards and requirements, and responds to questions and inquiries from various sources regarding capital and development projects.When assigned to CIP & Civil Design Services, the Senior Civil Engineer is an advanced journey-level position that performs complex professional engineering duties and project management in support of the City's Design engineering projects not limited to include bridges, landscaping and irrigation systems, parking lots and structures, street improvements, public buildings and structures, and other municipal infrastructure projects. The Senior Civil Engineer prepares and reviews plans and specifications, oversees contract administration, reviews engineering designs, calculations and estimates, ensures work quality and adherence to standards and requirements, responds to questions and inquiries from various sources regarding capital and development projects, and serves as administrator for assigned projects that are funded with various internal and external sources. Examples of Essential Duties Plans, assigns, reviews and participates in the design, preparation and checking of construction plans, site investigations, cost estimates, specifications and reports for capital improvement projects including construction, public improvement and repair of public facilities; determines structural sections, line and grades for construction projectsInvestigates and evaluates proposed systems and construction sites; serves as project manager for assigned public works and water infrastructure projects; determines and defines scope of work; reviews design proposals; oversees and monitors the performance of contractors and consultants to ensure compliance with project specifications and budgets; reviews and approves progress paymentsPrepares engineering feasibility studies and cost estimates; recommends and requests tests to determine soil bearing and geological conditions at proposed construction sites; confers with other department employees and representatives of government agencies, public utilities and contractors to obtain information pertaining to the preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates as well as the coordination of contract requirementsReviews manufacturers' specifications and confers with representatives of material suppliers and contractors and other department personnel concerning design criteria; prepares specifications for construction contracts; analyzes bids and recommends contract awards; interprets specifications, drawings and details of construction and installation for field personnel; reviews proposals and recommendations for design changes or modifications and coordinates the required changes; prepares reports pertaining to the progress of design, construction and other activities; functions as a departmental representative at various City meetings; may supervise the work of assigned technical staffMinimum Qualifications Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited college or university.Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of related experienceLicense and Certification: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) from the State of California; or registration as a PE in another state and the ability to obtain California registration within twelve months of employment.Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license.APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:Application ReviewExamination(s) - Candidates best meeting the City's needs will be invited to participate in a virtual oral exam (weighted 100%), which will be scheduled when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Selection InterviewBackground InvestigationAppointment The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package to Management Employees' Organization members including:The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year.GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular employees. After four years' service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years' service.ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE with pay is granted in the amount of 60 hours per calendar year.EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care andor medical expenses.RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1113 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members. The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below:Classic Miscellaneous Members:Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2.5% at age 55Final Compensation Period 1-year Final CompensationMember Contribution Rate 9.0% of Reportable CompensationNew Miscellaneous Members under PEPRA:Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2% at age 62Final Compensation Period 3-year Final CompensationMember Contribution Rate 8.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7123)DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 540 or 980 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 410 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity andor efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: Click on the links under "Management Employees' Organization".01 Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited college or university? Yes No 02 Indicate your level of professional engineering experience. Less than four (4) years At least four (4) years but less than six (6) years Six (6) years or more 03 Briefly describe your experience providing engineering design and construction management in UTILITIES (WATER, SEWER, STORM WATER) for a public agency. (If you do not possess this type of experience, enter "NA".) 04 Briefly describe your experience in the delivery of a capital improvement program (CIP) and in the design of public works projects. (If you do not possess this type of experience, enter "NA".) 05 Briefly describe your experience in plan check review and support for development projects specifically in Utilities (Water, Sewer, Storm Water), including hydraulic water modeling and analysis. (If you do not possess this type of experience, enter "NA".) 06 Describe your experience in applying and managing State andor Federally funded capital improvement projects. (If you do not possess this type of experience, enter "NA".) 07 I understand that this position requires a valid California Class C driver license and an acceptable driving record by time of appointment and during course of employment. Yes No 08 Are you a licensed Professional Engineer? (Note: If licensed in a state other than CA, California registration must be obtained within twelve (12) months of employment.) Yes No 09 Are you a CalPERS RETIRED Annuitant? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2025-02-12