County Engineer

Overview

Mariposa County has a vacancy for one (1) County Engineer. Only Online applications will be accepted.

To perform responsible administrative work by planning, organizing, coordinating and directing the Engineering and Roads Divisions of the Department of Public Works; to perform traffic engineering and transportation planning work, to provide operational, planning, and engineering oversight of the County Airport; to design and administer projects; to serve as Road Commissioner in the event the Director and/or Deputy are unable to do so;

and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

This is a management position, exercising considerable independent judgement in developing and administering capital project planning, design, and construction. Involves collaborating, assisting and serving in the absence of the Director and/or Deputy Director to accomplish the Department's mission statement and administratively-established goals and objectives.

Receives general direction from the Director of Public Works. Exercises supervision over professional, technical, and road maintenance staff.

• Collaborates with the Director and manages the planning, organization and direction of activities in the Engineering and Roads Divisions of the Department of Public Works.
• Oversees operation of the County Airport.
• Performs complex professional field and civil engineering work.
• Performs the duties of a resident engineer; performs field inspections and construction administration.
• Exercises leadership of Engineering and Roads personnel including selection, training, evaluation, and discipline.
• Manages, designs and administers long term capital improvement plans, including the design and construction of roads and bridges and related improvements, and highway and transportation projects accomplished in cooperation with the State of California.
• Reviews and analyzes policies, procedures, organization, services, finances, and other support activities.
• Recommends policy statements and directives for the Director's approval; prepares comprehensive reports.
• Prepares agenda items and supports Department public presentations to the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and advisory committees administered by the Department.
• Prepares and reviews correspondence, reports and other materials.
• Prepares, oversees and administers various grant programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Five years of full-time equivalent increasingly responsible professional experience in public works-related civil engineering projects with emphasis on project design and administration. This must include at least three years of full-time equivalent experience involving personnel supervision and budget administration and not less than two full-time equivalent years as a registered civil engineer.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely-related engineering discipline. A copy of your college transcript(s) must be attached to your application.

• Possession of a valid California driver's license. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another State if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form.
• Possession of a valid California certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer. A copy of your certificate must be attached to your application.

• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of management necessary to plan, analyze, develop, evaluate, and direct the diverse and complex activities of major departmental programs including organizing, budgeting, staff development, and supervision.
• Engineering principles and practices as applied to civil engineering, including planning, development, construction, maintenance, and cost engineering.
• Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations relating to construction and maintenance of public works facilities.
• Planning, development, design, construction, operation, and…