2006/08/08 City Council Resolution (6)RESOLUTION NO. 2006 - 207
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK APPROVING JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY RANGE FOR
DEPUTY CITY ENGINEER AND
AUTHORIZING RECRUITMENT FOR THE POSITION
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the workload of the Engineering Division of the
Public Works Department and has determined a need for an additional professional
engineer position to provide professional engineering expertise, manage capital projects,
oversee development review; and
WHEREAS, a full -time position of Deputy City Engineer was approved with the
newly- adopted FY 2006 -2007 City Budget; and
WHEREAS, staff has developed a job description and conducted a salary survey;
and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends the position be designated as a
Management position, report to the City Engineer/Public Works Director, and be placed
at the following salary range and rate:
Position Range Monthly Sal
Deputy City Engineer 94M $7,427 - $9,027
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park that the job description and salary range for Deputy City Engineer is hereby
approved and the City Manager (Personnel Officer) or designee is authorized to recruit
for a Deputy City Engineer.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park this e day of August, 2006.
ATTEST:
BREEZE: AYE FLORES: AYE MACKENZIE: ASSENT VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE SMITH: AYE
AYES: (4) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) ABSTAIN: (0)
City of Rohnert Park
DEPUTY CITY ENGINEER
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DEFINITION
Under general direction plans, directs, manages, and oversees the functions of the
Engineering Division of the Engineering /Public Works Department, including any
engineering responsibility for the City's parks, traffic, transit, transportation, streets,
water and sewer functions, subdivisions, civil works construction, building construction,
and landscaping; coordinates activities with other departments, governmental agencies
and other outside organizations; and performs other work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Deputy City Engineer is a management level position in the Engineering /Public
Works Department, This classification is distinguished from the classification of City
Engineer / Public Works Director in that the latter has overall management responsibility
of the Engineering / Public Works Department. This classification is further distinguished
from the next lower classification of Civil Engineer in that the latter is a non - supervisory,
professional classification.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED /EXERCISED
Policy direction is provided by the City Council and administrative direction is provided
by the City Engineer / Public Works Director. Supervisory responsibility entails direct
and indirect supervision of technical and professional staff in the Engineering Division
and outside consultants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary)
• Plans, organizes, supervises, coordinates and performs professional engineering
work in the design and construction of streets, sidewalks, sewer and water lines,
flood control projects, ground water and aqueduct systems, traffic signals and
circulation, and related public works projects
• Coordinates capital improvement projects with contractors, utility companies and
other agencies; administers construction contracts; monitors and participates in
the work of staff or consultants responsible for reviewing design conformance
and accuracy of public and private development projects
• Responsible for the design and development of public works and utility structures
and the preparation of project specifications; consults with contractors; reviews
plans submitted by consultants and developers to ensure conformity with
established standards and regulations; provides advice and instruction to
subordinates on design standards and problems from the construction phase to
completion of the project; provides supervision of field work; prepares, reviews
and recommends change orders
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• Directs, supervises, and participates in engineering review of land development
projects, prepares development conditions approval, reviews of subdivision
maps, site development plans; security agreements and conformance with
development codes and requirements
• Represents the City in land development proposals; justifies and discusses
development proposals in a complex political environment; negotiates complex
agreements; prepares, reviews, and interprets agreements and contracts
• Provides professional engineering expertise for the development of long -range
planning issues and programs
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of the capital improvement
program and budget
• Provides professional civil engineering consultation to the City Council and City
Manager regarding public works and engineering activities
• Participates in the preparation of professional engineering and environmental
studies and reports
• Coordinates engineering activities with other City departments, divisions,
sections, and outside agencies
• Serves as Acting City Engineer /Public Works Director as assigned; may serve as
the City Traffic Engineer and Superintendent of Streets
• Formulates, implements, and evaluates Engineering Division operating policies
and procedures; selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of
assigned staff
• Reviews and signs engineering drawings, work orders, and purchase orders
• Prepares and provides correspondence, staff reports, ordinances, and
resolutions to the City Manager, City Council, committees, City departments,
outside agencies and the public
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Meets with individuals and community organizations concerning the engineering
functions; responds to inquiries and complaints regarding engineering functions;
serves as staff to boards, commissions, and committees as may be required;
makes presentations to City Council and other boards, commissions and citizen
groups
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience /Education
Sufficient experience and education in civil engineering activities to direct, manage, and
perform the City's engineering functions in an effective and cost- efficient manner. A
typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of a
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely - related field from an accredited
college or university and five years' experience related to professional civil engineering
involving the design and construction of public works projects including at least two
years in a supervisory capacity. Experience dealing with transportation issues is highly
desirable. Experience in land development proposal review is desirable.
Knowledge of:
• 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 transportation issues
Skims
• Quickly and accurately perform math and engineering calculations
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
expenditures
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• 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
• Learn and utilize new technology
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
License /Certificate Requirements: (Positions in this class typically require)
• 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
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 construction 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 Status:
Exempt
Employee Unit:
Management
Approved By:
City Council
Date Approved:
August 8, 2006