ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER
City of Burbank, Burbank, CA, United States
Responsibilities
Under general administrative direction of the Chief Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer, we plan, direct, and coordinate Engineering Division activities related to capital improvement projects and/or private land development reviews; and perform related work as required. We plan, direct, and organize the work of multi‑disciplined engineering staff; select consultants as needed for the design, preparation, and review of construction plans, site investigations, cost estimates, specifications, and reports for the improvement of public facilities; supervise and manage the preparation of requests for professional services and recommend award of contract; meet with consultants and contractors to facilitate projects and resolve issues; represent the Engineering Division at various meetings, conferences and workshops; maintain current with regulations, litigation, and legislation concerning public works activities; assist in the selection of Engineering Division employees; assist in the development and establishment of work methods and standards; direct the conduct of studies and the preparation and presentation of a variety of reports; act as department liaison to Committees, Commissions and Boards as needed, including preparing agendas, presentations, and coordinating meetings; attend and present staff reports to City Council, and attend other day and evening meetings as needed; participate in the preparation of departmental budget and prepare the annual capital improvement program; monitor expenditures and revenues; collaborate with staff in various departments and outside agencies; supervise, train, and evaluate employees; make effective recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, and transfers; effectively recommend disciplinary action as needed, up to and including termination; represent the Chief Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer in their absence; drive on City business.
Employment Standards
Knowledge of methods, equipment, materials, and operating practices involved in public works operations
Principles and practices of civil, structural, hydraulic, traffic, and environmental engineering related to municipal public works design, including planning, development, design, and construction
Related federal, state, and city laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations
Principles and practices of government budgeting
Principles of sound personnel management and supervision
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Skill in operating modern computers and related software
Techniques for preparing and reviewing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and recommendations related to public works projects
Using independent judgement and decision‑making skills based on standard policy, working procedures, and federal, state, and city laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations
Interpreting and preparing specifications, plans, drawings, data, and reports
Public speaking and professional writing
Ability to plan, organize, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of professional and paraprofessional personnel
Interpret and apply related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies
Meet established deadlines
Prepare and monitor contract documents
Prepare and present budget estimates and comprehensive reports
Analyze problems and develop effective solutions
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Represent the department effectively in meetings, including making presentations
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, boards, commissions, outside agencies, and the public
Education and Training
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes but is not limited to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field, and eight years of professional engineering experience, and two years of progressively professional administrative and supervisory management responsibilities including oversight of Land Development and/or Capital Improvement Project Programs.
Special Conditions & Requirements
Ability to perform essential functions of the classification, which include the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, bend in all directions, climb stairs and ladders, walk on uneven surfaces, make field observations, and remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, and review documents both on paper and computer monitors.
License & Certificates
A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment; registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of application. All required licenses and certificates, including registrations, must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.
Desirable Experience
Traffic Engineering experience is desirable.
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Under general administrative direction of the Chief Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer, we plan, direct, and coordinate Engineering Division activities related to capital improvement projects and/or private land development reviews; and perform related work as required. We plan, direct, and organize the work of multi‑disciplined engineering staff; select consultants as needed for the design, preparation, and review of construction plans, site investigations, cost estimates, specifications, and reports for the improvement of public facilities; supervise and manage the preparation of requests for professional services and recommend award of contract; meet with consultants and contractors to facilitate projects and resolve issues; represent the Engineering Division at various meetings, conferences and workshops; maintain current with regulations, litigation, and legislation concerning public works activities; assist in the selection of Engineering Division employees; assist in the development and establishment of work methods and standards; direct the conduct of studies and the preparation and presentation of a variety of reports; act as department liaison to Committees, Commissions and Boards as needed, including preparing agendas, presentations, and coordinating meetings; attend and present staff reports to City Council, and attend other day and evening meetings as needed; participate in the preparation of departmental budget and prepare the annual capital improvement program; monitor expenditures and revenues; collaborate with staff in various departments and outside agencies; supervise, train, and evaluate employees; make effective recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, and transfers; effectively recommend disciplinary action as needed, up to and including termination; represent the Chief Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer in their absence; drive on City business.
Employment Standards
Knowledge of methods, equipment, materials, and operating practices involved in public works operations
Principles and practices of civil, structural, hydraulic, traffic, and environmental engineering related to municipal public works design, including planning, development, design, and construction
Related federal, state, and city laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations
Principles and practices of government budgeting
Principles of sound personnel management and supervision
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Skill in operating modern computers and related software
Techniques for preparing and reviewing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and recommendations related to public works projects
Using independent judgement and decision‑making skills based on standard policy, working procedures, and federal, state, and city laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations
Interpreting and preparing specifications, plans, drawings, data, and reports
Public speaking and professional writing
Ability to plan, organize, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of professional and paraprofessional personnel
Interpret and apply related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies
Meet established deadlines
Prepare and monitor contract documents
Prepare and present budget estimates and comprehensive reports
Analyze problems and develop effective solutions
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Represent the department effectively in meetings, including making presentations
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, boards, commissions, outside agencies, and the public
Education and Training
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes but is not limited to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field, and eight years of professional engineering experience, and two years of progressively professional administrative and supervisory management responsibilities including oversight of Land Development and/or Capital Improvement Project Programs.
Special Conditions & Requirements
Ability to perform essential functions of the classification, which include the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, bend in all directions, climb stairs and ladders, walk on uneven surfaces, make field observations, and remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, and review documents both on paper and computer monitors.
License & Certificates
A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment; registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of application. All required licenses and certificates, including registrations, must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.
Desirable Experience
Traffic Engineering experience is desirable.
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