Senior Civil Engineer - Public Works

The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Department is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to provide engineering leadership, oversee capital improvement projects, and support the delivery of the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) within the Engineering and Capital Projects Division.

• Provide senior-level engineering expertise and leadership in the planning, design, review, and delivery of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, with a focus on asphalt and concrete pavement and associated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) facilities.
• Directly supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to the in-house design engineering team, including Civil Engineers, Associate Engineers, and Assistant Engineers.
• Oversee engineering design activities, including the review and approval of plans, specifications, cost estimates, calculations, and constructability reviews.
• Manage the City’s Pavement Management System (PMS) and support the development, prioritization, and implementation of the Capital Improvement Program.
• Review public right-of-way improvement plans for Community Development projects to ensure compliance with City standards and applicable regulations.

Senior Civil Engineer

As assigned, incumbents may serve as lead workers, assigning work and monitoring work completion. 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.

This classification is distinguished from the Civil Engineer in that it provides advanced journey-level engineering and construction project management work and provides oversight of Civil Engineer staff and activities.

The normal work week is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 to 6:00 PM and every other Friday, 8:00 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 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.

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

• Staff Supervision and Leadership; directly supervise and mentor the in-house design engineering team
• Engineering Design Oversight;
  Review and approve engineering studies, plans, specifications, estimates, and calculations.
• Ensure designs comply with federal, state, and City of Oxnard regulations, design standards, and industry best practices.
• Provide technical guidance on roadway, drainage, water, wastewater, and other public infrastructure projects.
• Oversee value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Perform plan review (public right-of-way improvement) for community development projects
• Project Management;
• Manage the City's Pavement Management System (PMS) and updates.
• Assist in development and implementation of the Capital Improvement Program, and monitor project schedules, budgets, and milestones.
• Prioritize projects to meet departmental and City objectives.
• Identify and resolve project risks and resource constraints.
• Prepare reports and presentations for executive management.
• Manage multiple capital improvement projects.
• Reviews, evaluates, develops and/or…