Engineering director [h1.location_city]

Salary : $72,444.00 - $88,056.00 Annually

Location : Clovis, CA

Job Type : 001-Full-Time

Job Number : 2500071

Department : Public Utilities Department

Opening Date : 12 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 22 / 2025 4 : 30 PM Pacific

Description

There is an immediate opening in the

Public Utilities Department

however; this recruitment will also establish

a list for future openings in other departments.

DEFINITION

Under supervision, to perform routine sub-professional engineering field and office work; to take traffic counts and compile statistics; to serve as a member of a survey party; perform technical drafting to create update and modify drawings; and to perform related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Positions in this class learn and perform routine, office and field sub-professional work. Incumbents perform routine drafting, serve on a survey party, compile statistics, make routine mathematical calculations and follow an established schedule in setting up traffic counting equipment. Positions in this class perform work that is highly structured, and which is performed in accordance with established instructions. Incumbents receive thorough instructions when tasks are initially assigned and after training are expected to perform duties without constant supervision. Work is reviewed periodically upon completion and while in progress. Incumbents are expected to refer most variations in work to the supervisor for instructions.

Examples of Duties

Performs drafting required for Civil Engineering work, such as contour, cross sections, plans, profiles, exhibits, maps and other documents in compliance with City and other standards; maintains files for engineering plans, maps and related documents; maintains familiarity with the properties and testing procedures of engineering materials; calculates quantities for estimates, prepares and checks estimates; updates sewer and water plots; updates the City map; uses standard City protocol to check plans for completeness and accuracy; hand drafts as-built changes to original plans; conducts research of existing utilities and facilities to incorporate into plans; communicates with supervising engineers; prepares charts and graphs; sounds wells, records well information, collects water samples, inspects pavement condition; establishes and updates computer data bases; serves as a member of a survey party engaged in field survey work; uses survey instruments; keeps field notes of readings and observations; places grade stakes; makes property line, topographical and construction surveys; drafts maps and drawings from records of field surveys, property descriptions and construction notes; sets up traffic control devices while surveying on public streets; checks elevations; takes survey field notes; makes engineering computations required for design and survey work; checks elevations; answers inquiries and complaints from the public; prepares and checks estimates; drafts plans and maps; maintains office engineering files; prepares charts and graphs; conducts traffic surveys; records and files traffic accident reports; programs traffic counters; collects traffic data; enters traffic data into computer; prints traffic data from computer; keeps traffic logs; performs minor repairs to traffic counting equipment; draws plans; labels and hangs plans; calculates inspection fees; receipts for inspection fees; checks proposed construction projects for issuance of permits; operates blueprint machine; operates City vehicles; operates personal computer; and performs related work as required.

Typical Qualifications

LICENSE REQUIRED

• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License and a good driving record.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education :

Experience :

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis employment application and supplemental questionnaire no later than 4 : 30 p.m. on December 22, 2025 , to the City of Clovis Personnel Office. Applications must be submitted online at For additional questions, you may contact Personnel at (559) 324-2725. Brief resumes are welcome as a supplement to the City's standard application form; however, the application form and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely to be considered . You may attach your resume at the time of application submission to the attachment section of the application form or submit by fax or hand delivery. Applicants may attach, hand deliver, or fax the required documents to (559) 324-2865 by the position deadline date and time. A resume only may not be submitted in lieu of a completed employment application to be considered. Applicants may not attach any additional documents that are not required to their application form or submit any other documents by email, mail, fax, or hand delivery . Veterans Preference Points may be provided if a DD Form 214 demonstrating qualifying service is submitted to the Personnel Office by the position deadline date and time. Applicants may attach, hand deliver, or fax the required documents to (559) 324-2865. Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing and faxed to (559) 324-2865 at the time of application submission . Applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their application by email or phone once the applications have been processed and reviewed.

Applicants must meet each qualification for the position by the deadline date. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Those candidates who best meet the needs of the operations may be invited to participate in an oral examination that will be weighted 100%. Applicants receiving a passing score may be placed on an eligibility list for a period of up to one (1) year. As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a medical examination, a drug / alcohol screen, and a background investigation. Possession of a valid California driver's license and good driving record will be required prior to hire. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.

The examination may consist of questions relative to knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; basic surveying procedures; basic drafting techniques; methods, materials, tools, equipment, and software used in drafting; basic geometry and trigonometry; accurate record-keeping methods; and appropriate safety precautions and procedures. The examination may also contain questions regarding the ability to perform manual and computerized engineering drafting; make basic engineering calculations; read blueprints; read and interpret engineering plans; understand procedures and functions and apply without immediate supervision; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; maintain accurate records; read, understand, and apply moderately difficult materials; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; and establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

This job flyer does not constitute a contract and its

terms and conditions can change without notice.

THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Clovis offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time positions. For more information on the benefit package, please refer to the City's website under Departments & Services / Personnel / Employee Resources.

01

Carefully complete your Application and Supplemental Questionnaire and submit by the final filing date as indicated on the job announcement. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. You may attach a resume, but this cannot be used in lieu of completing an application. Follow the instructions below on how to submit a complete application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Include a minimum of ten (10) years of current and / or previous work experience. Begin with your most current work experience through the previous ten (10) years. If you are unable to include ten (10) years of current and / or previous work experience you must include any combination of work or volunteer experience, academic or vocational school enrollment, and any periods of unemployment. The application may not contain any unexplained gaps in employment periods. Be sure to attach any required documents before submitting the application.

02

Please answer the following questions. This information is REQUIRED, as it will be used to initially determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in any subsequent competitive assessment to identify those applicants to be invited to continue in the examination process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of required supplemental responses. Please do not say, "see resume" or "see application" or your application and supplemental questionnaire will be deemed incomplete.

03

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers to the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible.With the completion of this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

04

Notifications pertaining to a recruitment will be emailed to the email address provided on the employment application. Please provide a current and complete email on your application. Check your inbox as well as spam folder for correspondence as your email provider or personal settings may flag the email as spam. To check your application status, please log in to your account.

05

Do you possess a current and valid California Driver's License?

06

Please list the state and expiration date MM / DD / YY of your current and valid Driver License. If you currently do not possess a valid Driver License, please explain.

07

Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?

08

Check which of the following course work you have completed. Check all that apply.

09

Please indicate the highest level of education that you have attained from an accredited college or university.

10

Which describes your education major?

11

If you are meeting the education requirement with a closely related field in the previous question, please specify. If this does not apply to you, type "N / A".

12

How many years of sub-professional work experience do you possess in performing engineering work? Note : Work experience must be listed on application under the "Work Experience" section.

13

Candidates must possess and clearly specify on their application the required work experience. Specify where you gained your sub-professional work experience in engineering work by listing the employer's name and your job title. If this does not apply to you, type "N / A". Note : Work experience must be listed on the application under "Work Experience" section.

Required Question