2008/08/12 City Council Resolution 2008-129RESOLUTION NO. 2008-129
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY RANGE FOR
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the workload of the Department of Engineering
and has determined a need for a director in that area; and
WHEREAS, for Fiscal Year 2008 -09, the proposed budget will include a
department head level position for Engineering at Salary Range 100M; and
WHEREAS, staff has developed a Director of Engineering Services job
description; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends the position be designated as an
exempt, miscellaneous, unrepresented employee in the Management Unit, report to the
City Manager or his designee, and be placed at the following salary range and rate:
Position Range Monthly Salary
Director of Engineering Services 100M $9,350 — 11,364
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park approves the job description and salary range for Director of Engineering
Services.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park this 12th day of August, 2008.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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Mayor
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Clerk
LOHNERT
BREEZE: ABSENT SMITH: AYE STAFFORD: AYE VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE
AYES: (4) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) ABSTAIN: (0)
City of Rohnert Park
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
DEFINITION
Plans, directs, coordinates, establishes, participates in, organizes and oversees the
City's capital projects, development processing, real property transactions, public works
inspection, encroachment permits, development fee programs, infrastructure asset
management, water conservation, traffic calming, transportation improvements, and
overall management of the Engineering Department; serves as City's representative on
regional committees; serves as liaison with state and federal agencies; represents the
City in negotiations related to development including major specific plans; provides
support to City Manager and City Council in areas requiring engineering review and
expertise; coordinates activities with other departments and outside agencies; performs
other work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Director of Engineering Services is expected to be knowledgeable regarding laws,
codes, standards regulating municipal engineering and within these guidelines, has
discretion to plan, organize and direct the City's engineering related activities. The
Director of Engineering Services has responsibility for management of the Engineering
Department; major development projects; regional representation on water, sewer, and.
transportation committees; management, supervision, and professional engineering
functions involved in the planning, construction and maintenance of the City's water
system, sewer system, storm drain system, parks, streets, and building operations; may
function as the City's Traffic Engineer, Superintendent of Streets, and City Engineer.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED /EXERCISED
Policy direction is provided by the City Council and administrative direction is provided
by the City Manager. The Director of Engineering Services provides direct and indirect
supervision of technical and professional staff. Provides administrative oversight of
engineering and consultants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Plans, organizes, supervises, coordinates and performs professional engineering work
in the design and construction of streets, sidewalks, sewer and water lines, flood control
projects, groundwater and aqueduct systems, traffic signals and circulation, and related
public works projects.
Implements development - related impact fees, financing programs, and capacity
charges.
Supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of engineering and construction
inspection support staff.
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Represents City in legal proceedings, settlement negotiations, arbitrations, mediations
and depositions.
Reviews legal briefs, pleadings, motions for factual accuracy and attests to such.
Handles all general and specialized engineering services, including contracts with state
and federal transportation agencies.
Reviews and comments on specific plans, environmental impact reports, water supply
assessments, development proposals, development agreements, and preliminary
plans.
Prepares annual operating budget requests and controls expenditures.
Provides professional civil engineering consultation to the City Council and City
Manager regarding public works, building and engineering activities.
Prepares agenda items and resolutions.
Represents the City and serves as liaison to committees, boards, commissions and
other governmental agencies
Researches, analyzes, recommends policy approaches, and communicates with
legislative staff regarding legislation.
Formulates, implements, and evaluates department operating policies and procedures.
Supervises, reviews, and maintains maps, site plans and other records related to
buildings, development, and city infrastructure.
Oversees, prepares, and reviews plans, specifications and bid proposals for public
works projects.
Supervises the proper inspection of public works construction projects.
Oversees the preparation of and prepares a variety of reports and studies.
Meets with individuals and community organizations concerning the engineering
functions.
Responds to inquiries and complaints regarding engineering functions.
May serve as the City Traffic Engineer, Superintendent of Streets, and City Engineer.
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Serves as a disaster service worker during emergencies; is part of the management
team for the Emergency Operations Center.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience /Education /Training
Sufficient experience, education, and training in civil engineering activities to direct,
manage, and perform the City's engineering functions in an efficient and cost - effective
manner. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is:
1) possession of the equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a
closely - related field from an accredited college or university and
2) five years experience related to professional civil engineering involving the
design and construction of public works projects including at least two years in a
management or supervisory capacity.
A Master's degree in civil engineering, public administration, or business administration
is highly desirable but not required. Experience dealing with transportation issues is
highly desirable.
License /Certification
Possession of a Class C California Driver's License by date of appointment.
Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the
California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Knowledge /Skill /Ability
Comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering design and construction principles and
practices as applied to public works projects and building construction; methods of
preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and acquiring funding for the
development of public works facilities and building construction; design and legal
requirements of water and wastewater systems; transportation issues; principles of
supervision, training, and management; principles of public financing, contracting, and
budgeting; local, state, and federal laws and regulations impacting public infrastructure
and transportation issues.
Skill using industry standard software applications, as well as learning and utilizing new
technology.
Ability to plan, organize, direct, coordinate, perform and evaluate the engineering
functions of the City; provide supervision and training to assigned staff; formulate,
evaluate, and make recommendations on policies and procedures affecting the City's
engineering services; perform comprehensive professional engineering review in the
development of designs, plans, drawings, and specifications for public works, building
construction, and alteration projects; prepare annual budget requests and control
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expenditures; administer and track contracts and projects; provide clear, concise, and
professionally sound consultation to the City Council, City Manager, and other
interested parties on public works, building and engineering issues; prepare
comprehensive and concise technical reports; prepare grant applications and
administer grant programs; make effective public presentations; communicate
professionally and effectively with members of the public, the development community,
and staff of other public agencies.
Working Conditions
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning,
kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. It
requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing and
reviewing construction plans, statistical reports and data, and using a computer key
board. Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in reading reports,
reviewing plans and blueprints, and using the computer. Hearing and speaking is
required in communicating with individuals and groups. When visiting constructions
sites, the incumbent may be required to walk on uneven and slippery surfaces, be
exposed to all weather conditions, dust and pollen, noise, and mechanical hazards
such as construction equipment.
FLSA: Exempt
Employee Unit: Management Unit
Approved By: City Council
Date Approved: August 12, 2008