Senior Civil Engineer - Municipal Design (Public Works)

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Applications are reviewed weekly, and candidates are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration. Open until filled.

Pay & Benefits

• SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER: $118,779.44 - $159,166.38 Annually DOQ

See Our Benefits

• Medical Insurance options include HMO, PPO, HSA
• Dental and Vision Insurance Paid
• Vacation & Holiday Compensation
• Deferred Compensation
• CalPERS Retirement
• Educational Incentive

A New Opportunity and what you’ll do...

The City of Ventura is seeking a qualified Senior Civil Engineer to be part of our Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Design Team tasked to deliver a variety of municipal infrastructure projects. This position reports to the Engineering Design Division Principal Civil Engineer and leads a CIP Design Section which includes support from two or three Assistant/Associate/Civil Engineers.

The Engineering Design Division supports development and delivery of the City's Council approved 5-year Capital Improvement Program including initial scoping, project initiation, conceptual design, environmental review and permitting, final design, public bidding and award of contract. This position will lead the preparation of project reports and cost estimates, retain design and technical consultants through RFP, perform or manage project design including environmental review, securing permits, completing final PS&E, advertising of final bid documents, securing bids, recommending contract award, and preparation of City Council staff reports. The Senior Civil Engineer cultivates project team relationships through effective engagement and communication with stakeholders.

The Senior Civil Engineer supervises the design and delivery of major capital improvement projects, including the preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for complicated City projects related to streets, storm drainage, public building facilities, parks, coastal, sewers, water systems, or related public works projects. This includes pre-design, environmental/planning, design, bidding and contract award project phases. The position directly oversees the delivery of a portfolio of CIP projects being administered by the Public Works Department including providing regular status updates to the various stakeholders including project coordinators assigned from various City departments.

Ventura is a full-service City, the infrastructure needs are diverse, and the CIP includes numerous projects supporting a wide range of public services. Our Public Works Department has maintained American Public Works Association accreditation since 2014. Projects are delivered using advanced management and enterprise tools such as Trimble Unity Construct and Workday. The incumbent occasionally provides on-call technical engineering expertise and support for operations staff serving the public through streets, drainage, water, wastewater, facilities and parks maintenance.

As a registered professional engineer, the Senior Civil Engineer is responsible for in-house design work including the work performed by up to three assistant/associate engineer direct reports. The position will participate in public meetings by presenting projects at Neighborhood Community Councils, project based public meetings and communicating project information to City Council.

Project work is local and required travel outside the City of Ventura is infrequent.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a combination of the following experience, skillset, and competencies to excel in this role:

• Licensed Professional Engineer with expertise in municipal infrastructure.
• Strong project management and leadership abilities to oversee engineering teams and consultants.
• Effective communicator, able to present project updates to City leadership, City Council, and community groups.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to public service and infrastructure sustainability.

Employee Referral Program
This position has been designated “hard to fill” and is eligible for the employee referral program. If you have been referred to apply for this position by a current City staff member, please indicate their name as the person who referred you in the supplemental question.

Experience and Qualifications for Success!

A combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field and four years of professional Civil Engineering experience which includes some project management experience, and one year in a lead capacity, preferably with a public agency.

License: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver's license.

Certificate: Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is required at the time of appointment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in the design and contracting for municipal infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience in supervision and leadership
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written
• Commitment to public service and enhancing the quality of life for residents through collaborative efforts.

Apply Now!

Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs .

• It is important that your city job application shows all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
• After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via E-Mail. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your on-line application.

Start Your Journey... Follow the Process

Applications are reviewed weekly, and candidates are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration. Open until filled.

• All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.
• A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process. Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the examination process has been completed. Initial panel interviews may be conducted via video teleconference. Selected applicants will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by clicking here Senior Civil Engineer .

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact any of the Human Resources Recruitment Team at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

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