Senior Development Engineer

Job Title

This recruitment is to fill one vacancy within the Public Works - Engineering Division.

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.

This position is covered by the Chico Management Employees (CME) labor group.

Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision, leadership, budget administration, civil and structural engineering, project management, project budget development, civil engineering, land development, applicable laws, recordkeeping, city and mandated safety rules, customer service, English language, and modern equipment and communication tools.

Ability to develop and implement goals, select and supervise staff, understand and apply laws and regulations, identify problems, perform engineering planning and project management, research and evaluate new methods, convey technical ideas, reconcile engineering design requirements, manage projects, perform engineering calculations, communicate clearly, establish and maintain working relationships.

Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering or a related field and five years of professional support to a land development or civil or transportation engineering program. Possession of a valid California Driver's License and Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer.

Applications are only accepted online through the NEOGOV/ system. Candidates must include copies of required certificates by the close of the recruitment. The City of Chico does not reimburse applicants for travel or expenses. Applicants may be required to pass fingerprinting and a medical examination. E-verify is used to determine candidate eligibility to work in the United States. The City of Chico is an Equal Opportunity Employer.