Fort Bragg is a small town nestled between the coast and the redwoods with a strong sense of community that seeks to preserve its environment while providing resilient public facilities and infrastructure and supporting a safe and vibrant economic, multi-cultural, and recreational experience for both locals and visitors alike.
Vision:
Fort Bragg, a California coastal destination with rich natural resources and rugged beauty, is transforming our future by weaving together our people, ecosystems, and economy to create community prosperity. We are making our mark in the 21st Century by creating climate-ready water and energy independence, housing and economic opportunities, accessible health care, community public safety, and education for all. We are guided by the following
Core Values:
Innovation:
We highly encourage creativity and forward-thinking solutions to meet the evolving needs of our city.
Honesty & Integrity:
We believe in transparent, honest, and ethical interactions with our community and stakeholders.
Service-Oriented:
We are responsive to the public and to each other to demonstrate our genuine commitment to creating a Fort Bragg that Serves us today and readies us for a successful tomorrow.
Fair & Ethical:
principles and practices, Fort Bragg promotes an inclusive community culture of unity and equality that openly invites everyone to enjoy our unique coastal enclave.
Collaboration:
nourishes civic pride and celebrates the diversity of our city and the meaningful municipal services that our residents and businesses rely on.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under direction of the Assistant Director - Engineering Division of Public Works, performs a wide variety of professional and technical work in collecting, analyzing and presenting information relative to civil engineering functions and activities; prepares staff reports for various committees and boards; assists with the development of guidelines, policies, ordinances and procedures pertaining to engineering and public works; provides information regarding City Standards and associated development fees to the public; provides liaison with consultants, developers and staff of other agencies; uses AutoCAD and ArcGIS to update and create drawings detailing streets, utilities and planning information; assists with various survey related functions; assists with project management for capital projects, including preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates.
TYPICAL DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Creates and modifies maps and engineering drawings for streets, utility placement, right of ways and other infrastructure using an AutoCAD and ArcGIS systems. Performs survey work and data collection in the field. Assists in preparing specifications for projects to be contained in requests for proposals issued by the City. Provides assistance to the public by providing information related to engineering and public works issues. Assists and integrates work with other City Departments requiring engineering or mapping information. Assembles information and writes reports as necessary for City Council, sub-committees or other agencies. Provides construction inspection on a variety of capital construction projects with the Director of Public Works, Operations Manager and Public Works Administration/Engineering team staff. Works with developers or builders to ensure engineering work conforms to City Standards. Staffs project review team to provide technical input of engineering standards and requirements. Performs other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Creates and modifies maps and engineering drawings for streets, utility placement, right of ways and other infrastructure using an AutoCAD and ArcGIS systems. Performs survey work and data collection in the field. Assists in preparing specifications for projects to be contained in requests for proposals issued by the City. Provides assistance to the public by providing information related to engineering and public works issues. Assists and integrates work with other City Departments requiring engineering or mapping information. Assembles information and writes reports as necessary for City Council, sub-committees or other agencies. Provides construction inspection on a variety of capital construction projects with the Director of Public Works, Operations Manager and Public Works Administration/Engineering team staff. Works with developers or builders to ensure engineering work conforms to City Standards. Staffs project review team to provide technical input of engineering standards and requirements. Performs other related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
Computer monitor, keyboard, personal computer; calculator, telephone, copier, printer, vehicle, internet, survey equipment. Software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suites, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and other engineering computer applications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements:
Regularly sits for long periods at a desk and or computer; constantly reads material requiring vision corrected to 20/20; frequently bends, twists, stoops and crouches while working at desk, filing and records handling; frequently climbs one flight of stairs; constantly uses both hands/arms in reaching, handling, grasping, and keyboarding while using a variety of office equipment; regularly uses a telephone and computer to communicate verbally and in written form with coworkers, contractors and general public; regularly stands to use a variety of equipment; occasionally lifts and carries items up to 25 pounds; occasionally lifts above shoulder and head; frequently drives to work sites and meetings; occasionally works long hours, including evenings and weekends. Occasionally exposed to sun, airborne dust, toxic substances, and loud noises while inspecting work sites; occasionally walks on uneven and or slippery surfaces, bends, kneels, squats, twists, climbs ladders of up to 12' above or below ground; constantly uses both arms and hands to twist, turn, or use levers while inspecting work sites. Frequently compiles, analyzes, interprets and prepares reports of civil engineering data; frequently makes complex mathematical calculations; frequently exercises initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines; frequently reads and interprets Federal and state laws and regulations and applicable technical information; frequently works in a busy and stressful environment.
