Engineering Services Manager

$159,992 – $194,470 Annual Salary

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Director of Engineering, plans and manages the daily operations of the Engineering Department, including capital improvements and developer services.  Coordinates Engineering Department work with other District departments, governmental agencies, private developers, engineers, and customers. Makes recommendations for action and assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and department budget.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.                  Manages, directs, and coordinates all pipeline replacement and development projects, from the preliminary planning stages through construction and acceptance by the District; oversees the daily operation of developer services and the engineering counter; assigns projects and tasks and monitors overall operation, progress, and schedule.

2.                  Interprets, administers, and explains District policies, procedures, and fees to engineers, developers, contractors, title companies, banks, outside attorneys, and the general public; reviews new projects that are in the planning stages to determine project requirements and necessary actions; prepares water availability letters and assists customers and developers with items needed to start and complete projects; performs hydraulic analyses and field inspections of all sites for proposed facilities and determines proposed water system requirements; prepares the required paperwork for annexations, detachments, extensions of service, and payback agreements.

3.                  Manages and coordinates environmental elements of capital improvements and development projects; prepares environmental documentation; reviews and comments on environmental reports and prepares accompanying letters.

4.                  Oversees and performs a variety of professional and paraprofessional engineering work, including detailed checking of engineering plans, specifications, and engineering estimates for proposed water systems; evaluates compliance with laws, ordinances, and acceptable engineering standards; reviews legal descriptions and deeds for easements and rights-of-way; coordinates and receives approvals from the Field Services and Operations Department; recommends approval, acceptance, and signing of California Environmental Quality Act findings, engineering estimates, quitclaims, easements, encroachment permits, joint-use agreements, subdivision maps, grading plans, improvement plans, exchange agreements, and construction contracts.

5.                  Supervises, trains and evaluates the performance of the Engineering Specialists, Engineering Office Assistant and Engineering Inspector.

6.                  Meets with the public, including contractors, developers, public agencies and government agencies; coordinates work of District and other agencies’ forces; coordinates capital improvement and development project activities with other departments and agencies; works directly with realtors, appraisers, outside attorneys, title and escrow companies when purchasing or selling real property.

7.                  Schedules items on the Board agenda and prepares or directs preparation of staff reports; attends Board meetings and makes presentations as necessary.

8.                  Designs and implements computerized filing programs and systems for tracking of Engineering Department records and projects. Coordinates closely with the District’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) staff to make optimum utilization of and facilitate the timely maintenance of the GIS system.

9.                  Compiles and analyzes statistical data and prepares technical reports relating to projects and programs; assists in the preparation of cost projections for the department budget and monitors expenditures; prepares a variety of written reports and correspondence.

10.               Attends pre-construction meetings; initiates Change Order Requests for District construction projects.

11.               Recommends establishment of new inter-agency policies and practices with the San Diego County Water Authority, City of Vista, County of San Diego, City of San Marcos, City of Oceanside, City of Escondido, Vallecitos Water District, Local Agency Formation Commission, and others.

12.               Performs related tasks as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in civil engineering or closely related field and five years progressively responsible experience in engineering design and construction.  Qualifying experience must include tasks such as planning, design, and project management of water-related projects.

Possession of a valid California Registered Civil Engineering license is required.

Must have supervisory experience.

Must have a valid California driver’s license and be acceptable to the District’s automobile liability insurance carrier.

Must demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with District personnel and promote good relations with the public and other agencies.

Must have education or experience in the following:

o   Principles and practices of employee supervision including selection, training, work evaluation, and discipline.

o   Principles, practices, methods, and materials of civil engineering as applied to planning, design, and construction of water distribution systems and other related public works.

o   Principles and practices of contract administration.

o   Computer applications related to engineering, including modeling, Computer Aided Design (CAD) and GIS software.

o   Principles of surveying, hydraulics, and advanced mathematics.

o   Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

o   Advanced English grammar and word usage, punctuation, spelling, and principles of report writing and correspondence.

o   Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes pertaining to environmental protection, land use, water quality, excavation, encroachment, construction, and water quality.

Must demonstrate the skills necessary to:

o   Perform complex engineering activities utilizing a variety of technically sophisticated software; make complex engineering designs and computations; plan, organize, administer, and coordinate a variety of complex engineering programs and services.

o   Maintain complex and accurate records and files.

o   Exercise initiative, sound judgement, tact, and political sensitivity as appropriate to resolve issues.

o   Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.

o   Plan, organize, assign, direct, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff; select, motivate, and evaluate staff and provide for their training and professional development; develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls.

o   Select consultants; assess final work product and confirm compliance with agreement.

BENEFITS:

· Medical Insurance (Employee and dependents).

· Vision Care (Employee and dependents – employee contribution required).

· Dental Insurance (Employee and dependents – employee contribution required).

· Life Insurance (2 x Annual Salary).

· Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.

· Disability Insurance (30-day qualification period).

· PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) Pension—employee contribution required.

· 13 paid holidays and 15 days of vacation.

· Paid sick leave.

· Deferred compensation match.

· College tuition reimbursement.

· Pre-tax spending accounts for medical and dependent care.

· Alternative work schedule (every other Friday off – optional).