Senior Civil Engineer

Salary : $10,274.00 - $13,113.00 Monthly

Location : Salinas City Hall, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 24-00580

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 10 / 04 / 2024

The City of Salinas is offering a HIRING INCENTIVE BONUS of $20,000 for newly hired Senior Civil Engineers. The incentive will be paid in four (4) installments : $5,000 will be paid upon hiring, $5,000 will be paid six months from date of hire, and $5,000 will be paid on the first and second anniversary of employment. Must become a registered Civil Engineer in the State of California within one year of hire.

An additional Educational Achievement premium of 2.5% will be paid for a Bachelor's degree plus 2.5% for a job-related graduate degree. Click here for a complete list of benefits.

The City is seeking experienced Senior Civil Engineers to organize, direct, assign, manage and coordinate the work of either the development engineering, engineering services, or water, waste and energy division in the Public Works Department. Trust, confidence, and professionalism will be highly valued traits. The ideal candidates will promote cooperation and communication and be high-functioning, productive self-starters with the ability to analyze facts and exercise sound and independent judgement in decision-making. This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS : All applicants must provide proof of the required education at the time of application or submit to the Human Resources Department. Applicants with foreign degrees / transcripts must provide U.S. degree equivalency by submitting a credential evaluation report. Applications are incomplete without the required documents and will be disqualified. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all documents are received.

Summary of Duties : Under general supervision, organizes, directs, assigns, manages and coordinates the work of an Engineering Division in the Public Works Department. Directs and coordinates the work of assigned engineering staff; and directs and performs complex professional-level field and office engineering activities.

Distinguishing Characteristics : This is a senior level job in the engineering series of the Public Works department. This position has considerable experience and expertise and performs highly involved, complex, non-routine, and managerial tasks. Performs most work with little to no supervision and is responsible for personnel, policy, and procedural development.

Supervision Received and Exercised : Receives general direction from the Department Director or designee. Exercises general supervision over professional and technical staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversees, supervises, and directs all division work; provides support and guidance for the formation, planning, permitting, surveying, design, construction, and inspection of city infrastructure projects
• Plans, assigns, directs, and reviews the work of numerous engineering staff, private consulting firms, construction inspectors, and various contractors; attends meetings, delegates work, schedules activities, and provides management and direction; performs site visits and evaluations
• Prepares and makes presentations to City Council, City commissions and other boards as assigned
• Participates in the planning, development, and implementation of the Public works budget; review plans and specifications, estimates, land surveys and other documents to ensure financial requirements are considered in the budget
• Supervises employees within the division, offers guidance and direction, ensures proper training, performs evaluations, and provides other supervisory support
• Participates in a wide range of meetings and conferences; represents the City at meetings with outside agencies; engages professionally with other departments, governmental agencies, regulatory bodies, advisory boards, and others to promote quality service and professional standards
• Responds and assists the general public with a wide range of inquiries and requests; handles requests for information from permit applicants, engineers, consultants, vendors, and other City departments; ensures proper documentation and reporting accuracy
• Develops, drafts, and implements division policies, procedures, staff reports and standards; promotes safety in the workplace and that work done is in line with the City's goals and objectives; coordinates, manages, and supports vendors, employees, and other departments through exceptional professionalism and procedural adherence
• Performs other duties as assigned

In addition to the functions listed above :

When Assigned to Development Engineering

When Assigned to Water, Solid Waste & Energy

When Assigned to Engineering Services

Typical Decisions : The incumbent will make decisions daily regarding management, oversight, direction, and operations of the assigned division. Works with only limited supervision and makes wide ranging personnel and work delegation decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Education : Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering.

Experience : Five years of increasingly responsible supervisory and professional civil engineering experience.

Licenses and Certifications : A valid State of California Driver's License; must become a registered Civil Engineer in the State of California within one year of hire; Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Developer (QSD) highly desirable.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands and Working Conditions : Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, computer, business machines, and consistently stand or walk up to four hours per day as required. Vision sufficient to read fine print and display monitors; hearing sufficient to conduct conversations occasionally over the noise from groups of people, in-person, and using the telephone; speaking ability in understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distance, occasionally in crowds of people and for addressing groups; physical ability to push, pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, walk on uneven surfaces ; physical strength to lift twenty pounds from the floor; physical stamina sufficient to stand, walk and / or sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect, interpret and analyze data, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.

Working environment is shared between an office and outside. Work outdoors under adverse conditions in heat, wind, cold, and rain. Must drive a vehicle and travel to job sites, trainings, meetings, seminars, and classes.

Employee must complete SB 1343 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

For questions, please contact Patricia Peñaloza, Human Resources Manager, at (831) 758-7416 or

Veteran's Preference : A veteran is defined in accordance with California Government Code 18540.4. In order to exercise this preference, the veteran must submit the and provide a copy of the DD-214 form at time of application as proof of military status. Failure to submit the required forms will be deemed a waiver of veteran's preference. Military veterans shall be given preference in initial appointment to City service. Further details can be obtained from the Human Resources Department, at 831-758-7254.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker : In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all City of Salinas employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

Selection Process : Applicants' qualifications will be evaluated based on the information provided on the employment application. The exam process may consist of an application appraisal, oral interview, assessment center and / or written exam. The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. CITY COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE VIA E-MAIL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE E-MAIL ON YOUR APPLICATION.Finalist interview / assessment will be held with the City of Salinas.

Equal Opportunity Employer : The City of Salinas does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Salinas makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Director in writing no later than the final filing date stated in this job announcement. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process and / or to perform the duties of the job for which they have applied. EEO Utilization Report is available for candidate review upon request.

Salary Steps : The following applies for Full-Time Regular positions only. Appointments are normally made at the first step. Consideration is given for increase to the second step after successful completion of the probationary period. (Employees appointed at a higher step will be eligible for consideration for the next step after one year, providing they successfully complete a probationary period.)

For a complete listing of benefits, please click to visit the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for this position.