Engineer Division Manager - Public Works

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

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, Water Division is seeking an Engineer Division Manager with strong organizational skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.

This individual will be responsible for managing the Water Division's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and maintenance projects requiring engineering support. Performs various professional-level civil engineering work related to the planning, budgeting, design, review, and construction of CIP projects; confers with City Staff, contractors, consultants, and representatives of other agencies regarding water infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have public sector experience, water utility experience, be well-versed in modern principles and practices of engineering, and possess solid communication skills. As the position interacts with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, exceptional interpersonal skills are of the utmost importance. The successful candidate will have a proven work history of growth, the ability to effectively implement projects, and interact with staff professionally and positively.

These are the ideal opportunities for individuals that possess a passion for public service, especially serving an underserved community, and for entrepreneurs from within who recognizes this opportunity to create and establish an effective and efficient administrative infrastructure for long-term success.

• Develop the Water Division engineering team
• Coordinate with Operations
• Manage the Water Division CIP planning and execution
• Assist with the annual budget process
• Develop and review requests for proposals
• Manage professional agreements and construction contracts
• Assist Operations with maintenance projects that require engineering support

Engineer Division Manager

This classification is distinguished from the Senior Engineer in that it provides management of complex, sensitive and/or citywide projects and may provide direct supervision of engineers and technical staff.

As assigned, incumbents supervise professional, paraprofessional and support staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.

The normal work week is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and alternating Fridays, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Depending on the work assignment, staff may be 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 and changes in department needs.

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

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

• As assigned, incumbents supervise staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures.
• Manages and oversees the activities and/or operations of complex infrastructure improvement plan review, infrastructure maintenance and construction, design and construction services, and/or related projects; monitors and ensures compliance with design standards, policies, practices, codes and regulations.
• Serves as primary liaison and technical expert in support of assigned engineering projects; consults with and provides information to architects, engineers, developers, consultants and outside agencies; reviews project studies, specifications, drawings and other technical documents; performs job site inspections as needed.
• Provides project management and scheduling of resources; manages and administers assigned budgets…