Senior Civil Engineer (Development)

ABOUT GALT

The City of Galt, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Known for its friendly community, excellent schools, and beautiful parks, Galt is an ideal place to live, work, and play. Conveniently situated along Highway 99, Galt provides easy access to both Sacramento and the Bay Area, making it a desirable location for families and professionals alike. The city hosts popular events such as the Galt Market, a vibrant open-air market that draws visitors from across the region. With a strong sense of community, affordable housing, and plenty of recreational opportunities, Galt is a growing city that still holds on to its welcoming, hometown feel. Join us in Galt — the Great American Little Town!.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Galt is now accepting applications for Senior Civil Engineer. 

 If you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the Senior Civil Engineer position we encourage you to apply for the  Associate Civil Engineer job posting.

• Incentive Pay - Up to 5% incentive for City approved educational courses. Sowm Police Department mid-management staff may be eligible for up to 15%. 
• Longevity Pay - Beginning at 10 years of service - 5%; 15 years of service 7.5%. for Non-Sworn mid-management employees. Beginning at 8 years of service - 2.5%; 10 years of service - 5% and 12 years of service 7.5% for Sworn mid-management employees. 
• Bilingual Pay - $100 per month.
• Cell Phone Stipend - $75 per month.
• Medical-in-lieu - Employees who waive the City's medical coverage shall receive $200 per month for employee only, $350 per month for employee plus one, and $500 per month for family. 

• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $4,000 per fiscal year.
• Holiday Pay -  Fourteen (14) paid holidays: One (1) floating holiday and thirteen (13) fixed holidays observed: New Year’s Day, MLK Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• Vacation Leave - 80 hours per year for first 4 years of service, 120 hours after 4 years, 160 hours after 10 years, 200 hours after 15 years and 240 hours after 22 years.
• Vacation Credit - Those with 4+ years of prior public agency experience may request to accrue at rate of 120 hours.
• Vacation Cash Out - Eligible employees may cash out up to 80 hours per year. 
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year.
• Admin Leave - 70 hours for exempt employees.
• Health Insurance - City pays a generous portion of the CalPERS medical premium (9 options), City pays 100% for dental and vision premiums.
• Life Insurance - City paid $50,000 policy and $1,500 policy for dependents.
• Long Term Disability - City paid policy-benefit is up to 60% of base salary.
• EAP - Confidential employee assistance plan.

Under general direction, serves as project manager for complex professional engineering activities, including environmental program planning and compliance, design, construction, land development engineering, traffic engineering, water, wastewater, and storm water/drainage resources engineering, and other programs; ensures that functions meet all applicable laws, regulations, and City policies related to the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), land development, traffic and transportation, and utility infrastructure; provides complex staff assistance to departmental management staff in areas of expertise; serves as subject matter expert in support of other City Departments; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED 

Receives general direction from the Deputy Public Works Director.  May exercise general  supervision over assigned staff.

This is the advanced journey-level registered (licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of California) class in the professional engineering series.  Incumbents are responsible for providing professional-level support to assigned management staff in a variety of areas of expertise.  Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Monitors activities of the work unit; recommends improvements and modifications and prepares various reports on activities and projects; recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements policies and procedures.
• Participates in the annual budget preparation; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications as required; maintains a variety of records; prepares routine reports of work performance.
• Oversees the development of consultant requests for proposal for professional and/or construction services and the advertising and bid processes; evaluates proposals and recommends project award; negotiates and administers contracts after award; ensures contractor compliance with City standards and specifications, as well as time and budget estimates; analyzes and resolves complex problems that may arise; recommends and approves field changes as required.
• Conducts CIP planning activities; provides oversight and input into conceptual designs of engineering projects; investigates and resolves problems with scope of work or cost issues of major facility upgrade and replacement projects; ensures that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Prepares designs, specifications, plans, estimates, and reports for the development and modification of City infrastructure, including streets, traffic controls, curbs, gutters, underground utilities, and various facilities and appurtenances.
• Analyzes, reviews, and administers plans and maps in conjunction with subdivision development in the City.  
• Analyzes civil engineering plan designs, specifications, and consultant and staff comments in accordance with design requirements and municipal and intergovernmental standards and regulations; recommends approval or additional engineering conditions and changes.
• Meets and confers with contractors, engineers, developers, architects, a variety of outside agencies, and the general public in acquiring information and coordinating engineering matters; provides information regarding City development requirements. 
• Responds to and resolves various issues with residents, other department representatives, and outside agencies in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
• Assists in or manages design and construction projects for public works projects; ensures contractor compliance with contract documents, time and budget estimates; recommends field changes as required.  
• Conducts engineering and related studies, evaluates alternatives, makes recommendations, and prepares reports for the City Council.
• Conducts studies and confers with the public regarding traffic and transportation issues; addresses traffic control and signage problems.
• Confers with and provides information to property owners, contractors, developers, engineers, architects, and the public regarding conformance to standards, plans, specifications, and codes; explains codes, requirements, and procedures; evaluates alternatives.
• Participates in City long- and short-range capital improvement and preventive maintenance activities.
• Prepares and submits grant applications and administer grant agreements with local, State, or Federal agencies.
• Interprets and administers applicable laws and ordinances governing engineering work.
• Performs the more complex construction inspections to confirm contractual compliance to engineering and construction standards.
• If appropriately certified, may be designated as the City Surveyor to review all final maps and write legal descriptions and prepare plats for easements, lot line adjustments, and other survey related issues in conjunction with capital improvement projects.
• If appropriately certified, may be designated by the City Engineer as the person responsible for professional civil engineering work with the ability and requirements to sign and seal such work.
• Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; assists in developing policies and procedures such as procedure guidelines, design standards, and standard plans and specifications while ensuring that operation and maintenance, financial, regulatory, and legal requirements are met.
• Acts as the City's liaison with a variety of committees, commissions, construction and design engineers, and developers; represents the City and the department in meetings with other public, regulatory, and private organizations.
• Prepares a variety of written correspondence, reports, grant applications, plans, procedures, ordinances and other written material.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of urban planning and other types of public services as they relate to the area of assignment.
• Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect operations. 
• Manages specific engineering programs such as development review, assessment district administration, capital plan execution, and infrastructure replacement.
• Operates a standard vehicle to travel to multiple locations in order to perform assigned tasks. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, cost estimating, construction, installation, and inspection of a wide variety of municipal facilities, miscellaneous buildings and structures, and traffic and transportation systems.

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Principles and practices of environmental impact assessment and related regulatory processes.
• Principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to City public works and infrastructure development and maintenance.
• Principles and practices of CIP cost estimation and contract administration and evaluation
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects.
• Basic principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. 
• Practices related to surveying, including reviewing and preparing maps and legal descriptions.
• Modern office practices, methods, and technology, including computer hardware and software applications related to the work, such as computer-aided drafting (CAD) concepts and applications and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Financial management programs.
• Principles of advanced mathematics and their application to planning work.
• Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation. 
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups; various business, professional, educational and regulatory organizations; and with property owners, developers, contractors, and the public.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Safe driving rules and practices.
  
  

• Conduct complex civil engineering research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports.
• Supervise, , review, and evaluate the work of contractors and consultants.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, technical written material, and City engineering policies and procedures.
• Analyze and interpret engineering plans and specifications in accordance with design requirements and applicable standards and regulations.
• Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Read and understand technical drawings and specifications. 
• Assist in developing and monitoring an annual budget.
• Manage and monitor complex engineering projects.
• Negotiate and administer contracts.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Oversee and conduct research projects, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendations.
• Prepare and present clear, concise, and logical written and oral reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, legal descriptions, and other written material.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
• Perform mathematical and planning computations with precision. 
• Coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and agencies as required. 
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related engineering field.

• Must have six (6) years of professional experience with emphasis in local agency residential, commercial, or industrial development projects.  The ideal professional experiences include speaking/communicating in front of the public or in a team setting. Documentation of voluntary participation in public speaking courses is strongly preferred.

• Possession of an advanced degree is desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to inspect City construction and development sites, including traversing uneven terrain, climbing ladders, stairs, and other temporary or construction access points, to operate a motor vehicle, and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed material and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.  This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas and performing field inspections of project and construction sites is occasionally required.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.   Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.  Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.  Employees may work in the field and occasionally be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.  Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS 
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and background investigation, including fingerprinting.  Will be required to work in an office setting.