Engineer Division Manager - Public Works

Engineer Division Manager

The City of Oxnard's Public Works Department, Water Division is seeking an Engineer Division Manager with strong organizational skills and excellent oral and written communication skills. This individual will be responsible for managing the Water Division's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and maintenance projects requiring engineering support. Performs various professional-level civil engineering work related to the planning, budgeting, design, review, and construction of CIP projects; confers with City Staff, contractors, consultants, and representatives of other agencies regarding water infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have public sector experience, water utility experience, be well-versed in modern principles and practices of engineering, and possess solid communication skills. As the position interacts with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, exceptional interpersonal skills are of the utmost importance. The successful candidate will have a proven work history of growth, the ability to effectively implement projects, and interact with staff professionally and positively. These are the ideal opportunities for individuals that possess a passion for public service, especially serving an underserved community, and for entrepreneurs from within who recognizes this opportunity to create and establish an effective and efficient administrative infrastructure for long-term success.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Develop the Water Division engineering team
• Coordinate with Operations
• Manage the Water Division CIP planning and execution
• Assist with the annual budget process
• Develop and review requests for proposals
• Manage professional agreements and construction contracts
• Assist Operations with maintenance projects that require engineering support

Payroll/Classification Title: Engineer Division Manager

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This classification is distinguished from the Senior Engineer in that it provides management of complex, sensitive and/or citywide projects and may provide direct supervision of engineers and technical staff.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED: As assigned, incumbents supervise professional, paraprofessional and support staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.

WORK SCHEDULE: The normal work week is Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm and alternating Fridays 8:00am-5:00pm. This position may be required to be available to work additional hours as needed to respond to workload needs. This position is not governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Essential Functions

• 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or directly related field
• Five (5) years of professional engineering and/or construction/project management experience and two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Professional Engineering (PE) Registration
• Certification in an engineering specialty
• Valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees, customers, and vendors

General Information

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs online application.
• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
• Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Public Works Department.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by the Oxnard Mid-Managers Association (OMMA).

NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

This position requires a 12 month probationary period.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for people/individuals with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jackie Ramos at jackie.ramos@oxnard.org