Senior Civil Engineer

Overview

JOB DEFINITION:
Under general direction of the Public Works Director, performs complex professional engineering work related to the planning, design and construction phases of capital improvement projects, including water and wastewater.

• Leadership: Contributes to a positive work culture consistent with the City of Banning Leadership Philosophy, actively welcomes new approaches to public service and supports change and process improvements at all levels within the organization.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates ability and willingness to work collaboratively with a team.
• Communication: Communicates effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and individuals to whom service is provided.

The City of Banning is located in the San Gorgonio Pass area of Southern California. The community of over 30,000 people is diverse with income levels slightly lower than other areas of Riverside County. Growth and development are occurring rapidly, which will create new jobs, increase the population and raise income levels. Our employees are the most important asset in preserving our proud history, creating a prosperous tomorrow, and in responding to the community’s needs.

The City provides competitive salaries, outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities.

The City of Banning promotes and supports a high quality of life that ensures a safe and friendly environment, fosters new opportunities and provides responsible, fair treatment to all and is the pride of its citizens.

• Customer Service Excellence:
  We excel in what we do by staying responsive, flexible, patient, effective, and professional.
• Integrity:
  We are ethical, accountable and compliant with our responsibility to the public and community.
• Teamwork:
  We work together and maintain great communication and respect and foster a fun and enjoyable atmosphere to take pleasure in what we do.
• Yes Minded:
  We recognize diversity and maintain a positive attitude to do all we can to serve the community in the safest and most responsible manner.

The following duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties as needed.

Lead, supervise, plan, coordinate, and manage the Engineering Division; review and recommend for approval all subdivision maps, grading and erosion control plans, and developer public improvement plans; issue encroachment permits for construction work within the City’s public right-of-way; administer the National Flood Insurance program, and Capital Improvement Projects (Water, Wastewater, Streets, Storm Drains, Parks, Airport and Public Buildings), Community Facilities and Landscape Maintenance Districts;

maintain utility plats showing water, sewer, recycled water, and storm drain facilities; provide public access for all City drawings, deeds, maps assessment district diagrams, aerial photos, and utility drawings, and manage GIS mapping updates and maintenance; perform special studies; meet and confer with developers, contractors, engineers and the general public relative to City policies, regulations, and engineering standards and procedures;

coordinate discrepancies and resolve problem situations with outside parties, oversee land and easement acquisition activities; supervise the preparation, updating and maintenance of maps and records, and prepare and/or review improvement agreements; interpret, apply, and prepare revisions as appropriate for relevant codes, ordinances, rules and regulations; develop and administer assigned division budget, administer and/or oversee consultant and other contracts, provide technical review and approval of all payments and billing for contracted services, and track division costs;

coordinate engineering activities with other City departments and divisions as appropriate; serve as staff to a variety of City and outside commissions, boards and committees as assigned; supervise, train, and evaluate assigned professional, technical, and clerical staff; conduct…