Under administrative direction, plans, organizes and administers one or more highly complex engineering-related programs and/or operational divisions within the Public Works Department; exercises senior management direction and authority over assigned areas; oversees the planning, development and administration of complex engineering-related projects; and does related or other work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
An incumbent in this senior management class directs and oversees the most complex and specialized engineering-related programs, projects and/or operations within the Public Works Department. Incumbents typically serve as second level managers, with supervisory responsibility for subordinate managers, supervisors, and other support employees who are performing professional, technical and other engineering or administrative work.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Plans and organizes the engineering and related administrative activities of one or more complex Public Works divisions, programs and/or projects; develops short and long range goals, objectives and priorities for assigned areas; manages and supervises the activities of staff and consultants as needed to ensure that assigned functions are performed in a manner that is consistent with the overall strategic direction of the Public Works Department.
Selects, assigns, and evaluates assigned staff, including subordinate managers, supervisors, engineers, administrative professionals, technicians and general support staff; resolves personnel and staffing problems.
Prepares and administers budgets for assigned areas; directs the development and implementation of cost accounting and related fiscal information management systems; oversees the production and maintenance of mandated fiscal reports; plans, directs and oversees studies to determine the costs of existing and proposed projects; recommends fees; develops and recommends policies and procedures to reduce expenses and increase revenues.
Plans, coordinates and oversees engineering feasibility studies; oversees the development and preparation of engineering plans, specifications and/or other documents as required.
Oversees the preparation of specifications and other documents pertaining to the solicitations, receipt and analysis of project bids and proposals; recommends bids and proposals for approval by executive staff; negotiates adjustments with vendors and contractors as needed; coordinates and oversees the activities of both technical and administrative project management staff.
Directs and oversees the preparation, review and updating of contracts and agreements; monitors consultant and contractor performance; recommends contract adjustments or modifications and ensures that contractual obligations are met.
Develops and implements policies and procedures pertaining to assigned functions and areas; reviews, analyzes, develops and recommends changes to broader departmental policies, procedures, practices, services, finances and other activities as appropriate.
Serves as a key member of the department’s senior management team; participates in strategic planning and organizational development activities; develops, reviews and updates planning documents and related elements.
Represents departmental and/or County interests to federal, state, regional and/or local governing boards, committees, commissions and task forces and provides testimony regarding departmental and County activities and policies as necessary; may serve in a staff support capacity.
Represents departmental and/or County interests to other County departments and outside agencies; coordinates assigned functions and activities with other managers as required; attends meetings, conferences, trainings and other events as assigned.
Reviews and analyzes the local effect of federal, state or local legislation pertaining to assigned areas; manages efforts to monitor, establish, position, modify, and support/oppose legislation as needed.
Prepares complex correspondence, reports and other documents, including ordinances and resolutions for action by the County Board of Supervisors; prepares grant proposals and related financial compliance documents.
Performs other or related activities as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER PATTERN I
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, engineering, environmental science, accounting, finance or a related field.
Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible administrative, engineering or analytical work, including at least one year administering or managing large and complex programs and/or projects in an engineering, construction, or similar setting.
Substitution: A master’s degree in public or business administration, engineering, environmental science, accounting, finance, economics or a related field may substitute for one of the years of experience required above, other than the required one year administering or managing large and complex programs and/or projects in an engineering, construction, or similar setting.
OR PATTERN II
Experience: Three years as a Registered Civil Engineer performing diversified engineering activities in a public works organization.
Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
AND
Licenses: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
KNOWLEDGE
Principles and practices of public administration including supervision, management, contracting and procurement; principles of organizational planning and analysis; statistical analysis, research methods and reporting; complex budgeting techniques, including cost accounting and the use of diverse funding sources; principles and practices of records management; modern office automation and information systems equipment, including standard business computer software; and the general standards, laws and regulations pertaining to public works engineering activities.
ABILITY
Plan, organize, direct and administer engineering-related operations, programs, projects and functions within a large, complex public works department; supervise subordinate staff; develop and implement sound fiscal strategies as needed to manage organizational operations, programs and projects; gather, organize and analyze data in order to propose solutions to problems; understand, interpret and apply pertinent rules, regulations, laws and procedures; operate basic computer and modern office automation technology, including pertinent software; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of the work.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility-Frequent operation of keyboards, sitting for extended periods; occasional walking, driving, standing for long periods and climbing stairs; Lifting-Frequent lifting of 5-30 pounds; Vision-Constant use of good overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; Dexterity-Frequent writing and repetitive motion, including use of a computer keyboard; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing and talking on the telephone and in person; Emotional/Psychological-Constant decision making and concentration; frequent public contact; Special Requirements-Occasional evening, weekend and/or holiday work; Environmental-Occasional outdoor work with exposure to varied weather conditions.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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