Senior Development Engineer

Position Information

Recruitment to fill one vacancy within the Public Works – Engineering Division. The position is covered by the Chico Management Employees (CME) labor group.

Under general direction, plans, schedules, assigns, reviews and supervises the work of staff performing engineering work in the design, investigation, construction, and plan review of public works and private development facilities. Schedules and coordinates work assignments and processes; provides complex staff assistance to management staff in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives general direction from assigned management personnel. Exercises direct supervision over professional staff.

This is the full supervisory-level class in the professional Engineer series that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized engineering design and related activities, with accountability and ongoing decision‑making responsibilities associated with the work. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff and for providing technical support to management in a variety of areas. Performance requires the use of independence, initiative and discretion within established guidelines.

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of staff, consultants and interns performing professional engineering work in the plan review, design and construction of street, storm drain, sewer line, drainage and transportation facilities; trains staff in work procedures; evaluates employee performance, counsels employees and recommends disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion.
• Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies and procedures for assigned services and programs; recommends and implements policies and procedures including standard operating procedures for assigned operations.
• Monitors activities of the Engineering work unit; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.
• Coordinates assigned services and operations with other divisions and outside agencies.
• Participates in annual budget preparation; identifies resource needs; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications; monitors expenditures.
• Provides staff assistance to management; prepares and presents staff reports and other written materials; supervises the establishment and maintenance of reports, records and files; ensures proper documentation of operations and activities.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates and responds to complaints and inquiries from citizens, other departments and outside agencies; recommends corrective actions to resolve issues.
• Analyzes engineering plan design, specifications, consultant and staff comments in accordance with design requirements and municipal and intergovernmental standards and regulations; recommends approval or additional engineering conditions and changes.
• Performs engineering calculations for stormwater, water, sewer, pavement or other areas of expertise; reviews plans, design drawings, calculations and specifications of staff and consultant engineers for conformity with City standards, policies, regulations and ordinances.
• Meets and confers with contractors, engineers, developers, architects, a variety of outside agencies and the general public in acquiring information and coordinating engineering matters; provides information regarding City development requirements.
• Inspects and verifies work in progress and completed work of assigned employees and contractors for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Maintains files, databases and records related to development projects; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda and correspondence.
• Represents the City in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, contractors,…