Senior Civil Engineer

The City of Salinas is offering a HIRING INCENTIVE BONUS of $20,000 for newly hired Senior Civil Engineers. The incentive will be paid in four (4) installments: $5,000 will be paid upon hiring, $5,000 will be paid six months from date of hire, and $5,000 will be paid on the first and second anniversary of employment. Must become a registered Civil Engineer in the State of California within one year of hire.

An additional Educational Achievement premium of 2.5% will be paid for a Bachelor's degree plus 2.5% for a job-related graduate degree. Clickherefor a complete list of benefits.

The City is seeking experienced Senior Civil Engineers to organize, direct, assign, manage and coordinate the work of either the development engineering, engineering services, or water, waste and energy division in the Public Works Department. Trust, confidence, and professionalism will be highly valued traits. The ideal candidates will promote cooperation and communication and be high-functioning, productive self-starters with the ability to analyze facts and exercise sound and independent judgement in decision-making.

This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: All applicants must provide proof of the required education at the time of application or submit to the Human Resources Department. Applicants with foreign degrees/transcripts must provide U.S. degree equivalency by submitting a credential evaluation report. Applications are incomplete without the required documents and will be disqualified. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all documents are received.

Summary of Duties
: Under general supervision, organizes, directs, assigns, manages and coordinates the work of an Engineering Division in the Public Works Department. Directs and coordinates the work of assigned engineering staff; and directs and performs complex professional-level field and office engineering activities.

Distinguishing Characteristics
:This is a senior level job in the engineering series of the Public Works department. This position has considerable experience and expertise and performs highly involved, complex, non-routine, and managerial tasks. Performs most work with little to no supervision and is responsible for personnel, policy, and procedural development.

Supervision Received and Exercised:Receives general direction from the Department Director or designee. Exercises general supervision over professional and technical staff.