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Principal Civil Engineer
City of Norwalk
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Posted: 06-Apr-23
Location: Norwalk, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $145,572.00
Categories:
Civil Engineering
Years of Experience:
5 - 10
Salary Details:
Vacation Leave: Eighty hours per year for the first year; 120 hours per year after completion of 1 year but less than 10 years; 160 hours per year after completion of ten years or more.
Sick Leave: Credit for sick leave with pay shall accrue at the rate of (8) hours for each calendar month of service. Unused sick leave credit may be accumulated up to a total 720 hours. Employees accruing unused sick leave hours beyond 720 hours shall receive payment on the first payday following the employment anniversary date.
Management Leave: All employees shall be entitled to eighty (80) hours of management leave per fiscal year. Management leave shall not carry over to the next fiscal year and holds no cash value.
Paid Holidays: The City currently observes ten holidays plus two floating holidays.
Retirement: The City contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) as follows:
Classic Members: Members with a break in service less than six months will be enrolled into the 2% @ 55 retirement plan formula and will be required to pay 7% of their reportable compensation (employee contribution)
PEPRA Members: New members or returning members with a break in service greater than six months, will be enrolled into the 2% @ 62 retirement plan formula and will be required to pay up to 50% of the "normal costs" (currently 6.75%).
CalPERS will take into account prior service at a reciprocal retirement system when determining the bene
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 23-64JS/CE
The City of Norwalk is seeking to fill the position of Principal Civil Engineer. Join the Norwalk Public Services department and be part of a sweeping generational change to provide world-class services for the community we serve. You will significantly impact our Public Services model of building responsible, sustainable, resilient, modern infrastructure.
Principal Civil Engineer, under the general direction/supervision of the Public Services Director/City Engineer, performs complex and professional civil engineering work about the design and construction of assigned projects in support of the City Engineer; acts as project manager for assigned capital improvement projects; conducts engineering analysis and reviews plans and specifications; coordinates assigned activities of the Public Services Department and other City departments and outside agencies; and performs other related work as assigned.
Plans, supervises, and coordinates difficult, professional engineering work in support of a wide range of complex Public Services projects; directs the work of subordinate professional and technical engineering staff; assists in the administration and supervision of the Engineering Division.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is the managerial-level class in the professional engineering series. The Principal Civil Engineer is distinguished from the Senior Civil Engineer by performing more complex engineering duties and broader project management and supervisory responsibilities. This position shall also be capable of reviewing and completing staff work to a high degree of completion. Strong communication and writing skills are essential. The incumbent must have strong interpersonal skills and build consensus, and convincingly represent the City in various concerns and interests. Incumbents work independently, seeking assistance only as new or unusual situations arise.
Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of an assigned section of the Engineering Division; assigns, reviews, and evaluates staff works in the Section for accuracy, suitability, and completeness. Plans, coordinates, and supervises responsible engineering work in connection with municipal Public Services projects; manages the design of engineering plans and specifications for the construction of streets, storm drains, parks, signals, buildings and other improvements.
Serves as a member of the Public Services Department's management team and participates in developing and implementing Division goals, policies, and procedures; administrative planning; and problem resolution.
Performs various professional/difficult civil engineering work; prepares designs of Public Services projects according to general guidelines, objectives, and specifications. Prepares and submits specifications and cost estimates for Public Services and other projects, including traffic, streets, street lighting, water, and sewer projects.
Administers construction contracts; performs some project inspections. Design and prepare specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents related to the construction and maintenance of various projects. Coordinate projects with contractors, utility companies, and other public agencies.
Establishes design procedures and interprets the application of design criteria. Reviews improvement plans, parcel maps, road and grading plans, drainage plans, related maps, specifications, and other information for accuracy and format; may review for conformance to established engineering practices and compliance with state, county, and city laws, ordinances, and regulations. Assists in the compliance efforts related to the City's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program requirements.
Provides liaison to contractor representatives in coordinating contract projects; monitors and inspects project construction activity; reviews and prepares environmental analysis and determinations; prepares change orders to recommend alteration of plans and specifications.
Supervises review of private development and/or subdivision plans for conformance to standards. Participates in developing capital improvement projects for compliance with City specifications; resolves disputes between the City and developers, contractors, engineers, and the general public relative to City policies, specifications, regulations, procedures, and extra work.
Prepares complex engineering reports; prepares Public Services conditions of approval; calculates and collects development fees, permit fees, deposits, and bonds; processes improvement plans.
Assists in preparing, coordinating, and controlling the operating and capital improvement budgets; assists in evaluating the need for and developing plans and schedules for long-range Public Services projects. Assists in developing and implementing the Division budget and Capital Improvement Program.
Coordinates projects with other departments, divisions, sections, teams, consultants, developers, and/or property owners; gives presentations to elected and appointed officials; responds to citizen inquiries and complaints; and takes appropriate action.
Responds to inquiries and provide technical assistance to developers, contractors, and the public.
Provides liaison with other governmental agencies in assisting in the development, planning, design, and construction administration of cooperatively funded projects and programs.
Monitors inter-governmental actions affecting Public Services. May serve on various employee-related committees.
Assists in training other city personnel in Public Services design and construction standards.
May serve on and/or provide technical and support staff assistance to various City commissions and task forces.
CITY OF NORWALK
OUR VISION
The City of Norwalk is a safe, family-oriented community that continuously improves the services it provides its citizens and businesses.
OUR MISSION
The City of Norwalk is committed to meeting the needs of its residents and businesses by providing exceptional public services and facilities that are responsive to the community through honest, efficient, and fiscally responsible leadership.
OUR VALUES
We are accessible, honest, and transparent in all interactions.
We are responsive to meeting the challenging needs of our community.
We are fiscally responsible, ethical, and transparent in our stewardship.
We place high value on individual and team accountability.
We deliver exemplary work and services.
We encourage innovation and creativity.
We make decisions based on "What is best for Norwalk?"
