Under administrative direction of the City Manager, plans, organizes and provides direction and oversight for all public works functions and activities, which include infrastructure engineering, design and construction; streets and traffic control; underground lines; review of private sector development; facility, equipment and infrastructure maintenance; construction and maintenance of water distribution and treatment systems and wastewater collection and treatment systems; airport operation, maintenance and facility management; fosters cooperative working relationships with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; and performs related work as required.

• Exercises direct supervision over mid-management, supervisory, professional, technical and clerical staff.
• Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the Public Works departments; prepares and administers the department’s budgets. 
• Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the work of professional, technical, maintenance and office support staff directly and through subordinate levels of supervision. 
• Provides for the selection, training, professional development and work evaluation of department staff; authorizes discipline as required; provides policy guidance and interpretation to staff. 
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department’s service by developing, reviewing and implementing policies and procedures to meet legal requirements and City needs. 
• Plans and coordinates the Capital Improvement portion of the Development Impact Fee Program. 
• Performs the duties of the City Engineer as prescribed by State law and City ordinances, including overseeing the preparation of engineering plans and specifications, the construction of public projects, and the administration of professional service, construction, maintenance and other contracts. 
• Reviews, approves and signs plans and specifications for City infrastructure and facilities, assessment districts, subdivisions and developments. 
• Confers with and represents the department and the City in meetings with members of the City Council, members of boards and commissions, various governmental agencies, developers, contractors, business and industrial groups and the public. 
• Oversees the development or update of the City’s storm water, wastewater and water plans, and programs, the Capital Improvement Plan and other plans related to municipal infrastructure. 
• Oversees traffic engineering and transportation planning activities; develops local, state and federal funding sources for such activities. 
• Prioritizes and allocates available resources; reviews and evaluates program and service delivery, makes recommendations for improvement and ensures maximum effective service provision.
• Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, ordinances and other written materials.  
• Maintains and directs the maintenance of working and official departmental files. 
• Monitors changes in laws, regulations and technology that may affect departmental operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES
 

• Participate on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional group meetings.
• Assists in the training of City personnel in public works systems and techniques.
• Respond to citizen inquiries and resolve difficult and sensitive complaints.
• Promote and maintain safety in the workplace.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
 

• Personal computer, printer, scanner, typewriter, calculator, telephone, copier, fax machine, postage machine, two-way radio; may use specialized equipment such as cameras, plotter, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of weight (up to 40 pounds).  Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.   
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, or airborne particles.  The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and equipment and in high, precarious places and is exposed to wet and hot and/or humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and moderate in the field.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years responsible experience in the management of public works programs, preferably including supervision and development of supervisory, professional and technical employees.  Two (2) years extensive and responsible experience in the management and supervision of subordinate public works employees.  
• Professional registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.  Possession of a license to practice Land Surveying is also desirable. 

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 

• Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; thorough knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting departmental activities.
• Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public.
• Ability to conduct necessary engineering research and compile comprehensive reports.

 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
 

• A valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record.