Senior Engineer (Limited-Term)

SENIOR ENGINEER (LIMITED -TERM)

DEFINITION
To perform advanced professional civil engineering work in the planning, design, management, administration, and delivery of public works and capital improvement projects; to serve as project manager for complex engineering projects; to oversee and direct the work of engineering consultants, contractors, and professional staff; to provide technical leadership and professional engineering expertise; to participate in capital improvement planning, budgeting, and grant-funded projects; and to perform related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced journey-level classification in the professional engineering series. Positions assigned to this class perform the most complex and difficult engineering assignments requiring a high degree of independent judgment, professional expertise, and decision-making authority. Incumbents independently manage major capital improvement projects from concept through completion, perform and oversee engineering design work, administer consultant and construction contracts, review and approve technical work products, and provide technical leadership to professional and technical staff.
This classification is distinguished from the Associate Engineer by the level of responsibility, independence of action, complexity of assignments, and professional licensure requirements. While the Associate Engineer performs professional engineering work under general supervision, the Senior Engineer exercises substantial independent judgment in the development of engineering solutions, serves as project manager for major and complex projects, reviews and approves engineering work products, oversees the work of consultants, mentors engineering staff, and provides technical leadership on engineering matters.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Engineering Manager and/or Public Works Director. May exercises technical and functional supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff as assigned, and coordinates the work of consultants and contractors.EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Serve as project manager for major, complex, and high-profile capital improvement projects, public works projects, park improvement projects, transportation projects, utility improvements, and other infrastructure-related programs.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct all phases of project development and delivery, including project initiation, feasibility analysis, environmental review, preliminary engineering, final design, right-of-way coordination, permitting, bidding, construction administration, project closeout, and warranty review.
• Prepare, and review engineering plans, specifications, calculations, reports, studies, and related engineering documents as authorized by professional licensure and assignment.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, cost estimates, funding plans, cash flow projections, and project implementation strategies.
• Identify, pursue, and assist in securing grant funding opportunities; prepare grant applications; administer grant-funded projects; monitor compliance with grant requirements; and prepare reimbursement requests, progress reports, and required documentation.
• Administer professional services agreements, consultant contracts, and construction contracts; monitor consultant performance; negotiate contract amendments; and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contract requirements.
• Direct, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the work of engineering consultants, architects, contractors, construction managers, inspectors, surveyors, utility companies, and other project stakeholders.
• Conduct engineering studies and analyses related to transportation systems, drainage facilities, utilities, parks, public facilities, traffic operations, and other public infrastructure improvements.
• Review, evaluate, and approve engineering plans, specifications, studies, reports, tract maps, parcel maps, grading plans, drainage studies, traffic studies, hydraulic analyses, utility plans, and other technical documents.
• Provide engineering review and recommendations regarding private development projects, land development applications, subdivision maps, encroachment permits, and related engineering matters.
• Coordinate project activities with federal, state, regional, county, and local agencies, including regulatory agencies, utility providers, funding agencies, and resource agencies.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, permits, environmental requirements, safety standards, and contractual obligations.
• Review and approve change orders, payment requests, claims, requests for information, contract modifications, and construction-related documentation.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including project prioritization, budgeting, scheduling, and long-range planning.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of engineering standards, specifications, design criteria, policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership, direction, mentoring, and training to Assistant Engineers, Associate Engineers, engineering technicians, inspectors, and other assigned staff.
• Review and evaluate technical work products prepared by staff, consultants, and contractors and provide recommendations regarding engineering approaches and solutions.
• Research, interpret, and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, standards, policies, and engineering practices.
• Prepare clear and concise technical reports, staff reports, correspondence, presentations, engineering recommendations, and agenda materials for management, commissions, committees, and the City Council.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from the public, developers, contractors, consultants, elected officials, and other stakeholders regarding engineering and public works matters.
• Represent the City before public agencies, community organizations, professional groups, regulatory agencies, commissions, committees, and the City Council.
• Participate in long-range infrastructure planning, asset management initiatives, facility assessments, and strategic planning efforts.
• Maintain records, project files, and documentation related to assigned projects and programs.
• Attend professional meetings, conferences, workshops, and training programs to maintain current knowledge of engineering practices, regulations, technologies, and industry trends.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Advanced principles, practices, methods, and techniques of civil engineering as applied to municipal public works, infrastructure systems, and capital improvement projects.
• Principles and practices of project management, construction administration, contract administration, consultant management, and grant administration.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, standards, and permitting requirements governing public works design, construction, and development review.
• Engineering principles related to streets, highways, traffic systems, storm drainage, flood control, water quality, utilities, parks, public facilities, and related infrastructure improvements.
• Capital improvement planning, budgeting, scheduling, cost estimating, project delivery methods, and funding strategies.
• Principles and practices of grant administration, funding compliance, reimbursement procedures, and reporting requirements associated with state and federal grant-funded projects.
• Methods and techniques used in engineering design, surveying, mapping, construction inspection, and project management.
• Principles of supervision, technical leadership, employee development, and performance evaluation.
• Modern office practices, procedures, computer systems, engineering software, GIS applications, and project management systems.
• Principles of effective public communication and customer service.

Ability to:

• Independently plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple complex engineering and capital improvement projects simultaneously.
• Serve as project manager for major public works and infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction and project closeout.
• Prepare, review, evaluate, approve, and oversee engineering plans, specifications, calculations, studies, reports, and technical documents.
• Perform complex engineering calculations and analyses and exercise sound professional engineering judgment.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Review and analyze development proposals, engineering studies, environmental documents, plans, specifications, tract maps, grading plans, and related technical documents.
• Manage consultant contracts, professional service agreements, and construction contracts.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, grant requirements, funding sources, and regulatory compliance obligations.
• Prepare grant applications, reimbursement requests, progress reports, and compliance documentation.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, mentoring, and training to professional, technical, and administrative staff.
• Effectively represent the City before elected officials, commissions, boards, community groups, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive technical reports, correspondence, staff reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Operate engineering, GIS, project management, spreadsheet, database, and related software applications.

Experience and Training:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, including significant responsibility for the design, management, and administration of public works or capital improvement projects.

 Training: 
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.  A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field is highly desirable.  

Licenses And Certifications:
Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in California is highly desirable. 
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License.   

Physical Requirements:
Must possess the ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, climb, and balance while performing field inspections and related engineering activities.   Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.  Ability to use a keyboard, computer, calculator, and other office equipment for extended periods of time. Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, maps, technical documents, and computer screens. Ability to occasionally walk over uneven terrain, construction sites, public works facilities, and project locations. Ability to safely enter and inspect construction sites and infrastructure facilities while observing applicable safety procedures. Ability to travel to various work sites, meetings, training locations, and project facilities.  Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation to perform the essential functions.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS (AT-WILL / TEMPORARY LIMITED-TERM):
Positions allocated to this classification are designated as at-will and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Employment in this classification is not subject to civil service protection, and no property interest in employment is conferred. Employment may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject only to applicable law.
 
This classification is established as a temporary full-time, hourly (non-exempt) and limited-term appointment of up to two (2) years. Continued employment beyond the initial term is not guaranteed and is contingent upon operational needs, funding availability, project workload, and authorization by the City. The limited-term nature of this position does not create an expectation of permanent status or ongoing employment.  Employee benefits are provided for this class equivalent to those employees in the City Employee’s Association (CEA).   

MUNICIPAL CODE DESIGNATION
Pursuant to Section 33.05 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, persons holding temporary positions are included within the City's Unclassified Service. Unclassified Service employees are not subject to the provisions governing the City's classified personnel system and are not subject to or governed by the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations, except as otherwise required by law.

Appointments to and dismissals from positions within the Unclassified Service shall be governed exclusively by the provisions of Baldwin Park Municipal Code Sections 33.02 through 33.07, as amended.

Because this classification is established as a temporary, limited-term position, it is intended to fall within the category of temporary employees identified in Municipal Code Section 33.05(C)(2), which provides that temporary employees are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Chief Executive Officer and are considered part of the City's Unclassified Service.

CALPERS MEMBERSHIP STATUS
Employees appointed to this Limited Term Senor Engineer classification shall participate in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) during the term of employment, subject to applicable contract provisions and regulations. Participation in CalPERS during the limited-term appointment does not confer permanent civil service status, vested rights to continued employment, or eligibility for conversion to a permanent position. Retirement benefits are governed exclusively by CalPERS law and the City’s CalPERS contract.  

CalPERS annuitants are subject to the working after retirement rules governed by CalPERS, and would not be deemed as “Extra Help”, “Interim” or “Independent Contractor.”   Rather, the appointee shall be enrolled as an active employee.  

GENERAL PROVISIONS
This classification specification is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. The City of Baldwin Park retains the right to modify duties and responsibilities as needed. All appointments are subject to applicable provisions of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, City personnel policies, and state and federal law.   Nothing contained in this classification specification shall be construed as creating a contract of employment or altering the at-will nature of employment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
This classification is intended to support the planning, design, management, and delivery of capital improvement projects and other specialized engineering assignments of limited duration. Appointment to this classification does not create a property interest in employment, nor does service in this classification establish rights to continued employment beyond the authorized appointment period.

Applications must be submitted online. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include a written examination, a panel interview and other testing processes designated to predict successful job performance. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information. 

THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Baldwin Park is committed to promoting equal employment opportunity to all without regard to political affiliation or opinion, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy, or pregnancy related condition. Please note: If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract for employment. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City of Baldwin Park is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.
 
LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.
   

PROVISIONS

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Baldwin Park utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

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