Public Works Civil Engineer

Overview

* This recruitment is open until filled. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis.*

The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Department is seeking a Civil Engineer to work within the Engineering and Capital Projects Division.

• Project management/resident engineer responsibilities for the Division’s more complex assignments, including vertical construction, city building upgrades, park improvements, street paving, and other public right-of-way engineering projects
• Coordination with the Traffic Engineering division to streamline the development and approval of traffic control plans for projects within the public right-of-way
• Development and management of the future Oxnard ADA Transition Plan for the public right-of-way
• Working with stakeholders to develop capital project scopes of work; production of engineering and architectural design plans and specifications for assigned projects, using both in-house and contracted resources
• Participate in Neighborhood Council and other stakeholder meetings
• Perform other civil engineering-related duties as assigned

Payroll/Classification

Title:

Civil Engineer

SUPERVISION EXERCISED/ SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Direction is provided by the Senior Civil Engineer or Supervising Civil Engineer. Incumbents in this class exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level engineering technical and support staff.

The Civil Engineer is the class responsible for assuring that private and public development meets with applicable Federal, State, and City requirements and codes. This position is distinguished from the next higher level class of Senior Civil Engineer by the latter position's full management and supervisory responsibilities.

The normal work week is Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm and alternating Fridays 8:00am to 5:00pm. Depending on the work assignment, staff may be at times assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads, changes in department needs, and participation in City Council/Committee meetings and Neighborhood Council Meetings.

The standard work environment varies depending on assignment but is typically either dependent on each position which is primarily in an office setting or out in the field. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.

• Provides engineering analysis and comments on all phases of civil engineering land development plans, reports, and calculations; coordinates with developers and engineers to assure proposed improvements conform with applicable standards, policies and specifications; reviews engineering cost estimates; calculates and collects fees associated with development permits.
• Investigates field issues regarding land development construction and provides general direction to City inspectors and technicians on land development projects.
• Acts as a primary point of contact for residents, property owners, contractors, and private engineers regarding grading, land development and infrastructure improvements.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information and resolves complaints; provides information to the public at the front counter, via telephone, and by other means of communication regarding grading and encroachment permits as well as information about city utilities, improvement plan reviews, and city standards.
• Performs historical document research and review; provides engineering analysis of potential alternatives for land development projects.
• Communicates and coordinates with various City divisions (Water, Wastewater, Streets, CIP Engineering, etc.) to ensure that proposed construction conforms to the needs and applicable requirements of those departments.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties.

The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering…