Deputy City Engineer

Base salary to increase by 3% in July 2026.

Additional benefit of a City take home vehicle.

Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs projects and staff within the Engineering Department, including long- and short-range project planning, environmental programs/planning and compliance, design, construction, permitting, right-of-way, and other programs; coordinates divisional activities with other City departments and outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Engineer; may act for the City Engineer in their absence; and performs related work as required.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Assumes managerial responsibility for all services and activities of the assigned division, including public and private sub-division projects, capital improvement programs, grading, and/or field inspection work.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and reviews with the City Engineer; directs the implementation of improvements.
• Trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Assists with planning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work plan for the division; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems, assigns work activities, projects and programs; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures.
• Manages assigned capital improvement projects, and provides technical engineering oversight for planning, design and construction phases.
• Identifies grant funding opportunities and oversees preparation of grant applications and manages grant funded projects.
• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the assigned division's annual budget and the capital improvements budget.
• Recommends and administers policies and procedures such as procedure guidelines, design standards, and standard plans and specifications while ensuring that operation and maintenance, financial, regulatory and legal requirements are met.
• Oversees the development of consultant requests for proposal for professional and/or construction services and the advertising and bid processes; evaluates proposals and recommends project award; administers contracts after award.
• Negotiates and administers contracts for construction projects; ensures contractor compliance with City standards and specifications, time and budget estimates; analyzes and resolves complex problems that may arise; recommends and approves field changes as required.
• Conducts capital improvement project planning activities; provides oversight and input into the conceptual design of engineering projects; investigates and resolves problems with scope of work or cost issues of major facility upgrade and replacement projects.
• Analyzes civil 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.
• Reviews and approves all grading plans and permits; all plans and specifications for capital improvement projects; all tract and parcel maps, lot line adjustments, and legal reviews; all controversial encroachment permits; and other engineering and design documents.
• 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.
• Prepares, reviews and completes various reports, including City Council agenda reports, employee performance reviews and division related documentation and correspondence.
• Provides technical information and instruction regarding applicable procedures and methods; interprets and explains rules, regulations and procedures; answers questions and resolves concerns.
• Responds to and resolves various issues with residents, other departments representatives, and outside agencies, including slope and drainage, storm drain, channel rehabilitation, and flood zones.
• Serves as a liaison for the Engineering Division with other City departments, divisions, and outside…