Engineer III

This posting will be used to fill a full‑time, Permanent,
Engineer III position in the Facilities Engineering Section of the Bureau of Engineering in the Department of Public Works.

This is a project management position responsible for managing consultants' and contractors' compliance with quality, schedules, and budgets of assigned capital improvement projects for various User Agencies including Recreation and Parks;
Libraries; and Central Services with a focus on projects for Recreation and Parks.

All projects assigned to Engineer III in this position shall be primarily projects identified in the Recreation and Parks Capital Improvement Projects list. These projects include but are not limited to site development and grading operations for new park development, park redevelopment, trails, pedestrian bridges, sidewalks, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control.

From here on, this work shall be identified as a "capital improvement project". Work involves responsibility for performing increasingly more difficult engineering duties associated with the planning, budgeting, location, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of capital improvement projects.

Work involves the application of thorough engineering knowledge and management skills to ensure assigned projects are completed in compliance with applicable design standards, and federal, state, and County codes and guidelines.

Work is performed within established policies and professional standards and is reviewed through conferences and reports for adherence to schedules, standards, and budgets applicable to the assignment by a higher-level engineer or management official.

Work requires considerable interaction with supervision, community representatives, public officials, the general public, regulating agencies, consultants, and contractors.

The complexity of work requires ensuring projects meet time schedules; budgeted appropriations; quality standards and customer satisfaction; and code and permit requirements.

Work requires extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices, and keeping informed of the latest technological and operational advancements in engineering and project management as it pertains to park development and redevelopment, trails, sidewalks, and parking lots.

Work is performed with considerable independence and minimal guidance from a higher-level supervisor in making technical decisions and is performed in accordance with departmental policies and objectives and professional standards.

Work is primarily sedentary, but at times requires physical effort and exposure to the outside in visiting capital project work sites.

Work is evaluated for its timeliness, thoroughness, quality, and effectiveness in managing consultants and contractors within the established budget and schedule.

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Note:

The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in this class).

Performs the management/oversight of the Design, Construction Management / Inspection (CM/I), and Construction firms for the assigned capital improvement projects, including budgeting, procurement, scheduling, and quality.

Prepares A/E and CM/I scopes of work and expedites the procurements for these services. Participates in the reviews of the designs and ensures compliance with related agreements, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Coordinates the construction bid and award process with the County's Purchasing Office. Oversees the construction phase ensuring the A/E, CM/I, and Contractor are complying with the terms of their respective agreements and the contract documents, especially related to quality, schedule, and budget.

Reviews and if acceptable approves A/E, CM/I, and Contractor invoices.

Drafts related correspondence and maintains project files in accordance with the Department's / Bureau's policies and procedures.

Maintains accurate and current information in the Project Management…