Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District - 3.8 Riverside, CA Job Details $119,740.41 - $160,212.03 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Bereavement leave Life insurance Qualifications Economics Staff supervision Construction specifications Project engineering Technical report writing Transportation planning (urban planning) Flood control Driver's License Math Engineering project budget management Team management Design engineering Water conservation Personnel administration Document review Roadway construction projects Construction project budgeting Professional Engineer Program budgeting Construction drawings preparation for transportation structures Public sector construction project management Full Job Description For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District has an opportunity for one Senior Civil Engineer position. The Senior Civil Engineer will plan the work, select, direct, supervise, train, direct talents, evaluate assigned staff, and determine priorities for assigned projects; supervise engineers, technicians and consultants in the design and preparation of drawings, specifications, estimates, and contract documents in connection with the construction or maintenance of a flood control projects; review, evaluate, recommend, and/or approve proposals involving flood control projects.

Other duties include:

administer assigned budgets, prepare budget requests, and control expenditures; direct and supervise the research, development, and preparation of long-range master drainage plans; direct, coordinate, and supervise a variety of engineering services; review subdivision and land use cases, oversee the preparation of flood hazard reports and recommend drainage conditions of approval to the County of Riverside; represent the department before other agencies and the public. Competitive experience includes hydrology, hydraulic, and/or supervisory experience, presenting and communicating complex Flood Control and engineering project components to audiences of varying levels of technical understanding, and a broad range of experience in District/public works projects, as well as demonstrated project management. A hybrid schedule may be available once training or probationary period is complete. Meet the Team! The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides for the control and conservation of flood and storm waters and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life and property from damage within its boundaries.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Plan the work, select, direct, supervise, train, direct talents, evaluate assigned staff, and determine priorities for assigned projects. Supervises engineers, technicians and consultants in the design and preparation of drawings, specifications, estimates, and contract documents in connection with the construction or maintenance of flood control projects. Reviews, evaluates, recommends, and/or approves proposals involving flood control projects. Administers assigned budgets, prepares budget requests, and controls expenditures. Directs and supervises the research, development, and preparation of long-range master drainage plans; directs, coordinates, and supervises a variety of engineering services. Reviews subdivision and land use cases, oversees the preparation of flood hazard reports and recommends drainage conditions of approval to the County of Riverside. Represent the department before other agencies and the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Four years of professional civil engineering experience, including two years in work associated with flood control projects.

Education:

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

Knowledge of:

The principals and practices of engineering especially as they apply to traffic, transportation planning, sanitary landfill, highway, flood control, or water conservation construction and maintenance; engineering mathematics; the characteristics and behavior of various construction materials; environmental monitoring and installation of gas extraction systems at sanitary landfills; state and federal standards concerning public works design and construction; engineering economics; the principles and techniques of engineering administration, personnel management and budgeting.

Ability to:

Plan, organize and direct the work of an engineering unit; lay out and supervise the work of professional engineers; perform or review difficult engineering calculations; prepare or direct the preparation of complex plans and specifications, and comprehensive technical reports; perform difficult technical research to analyze situations accurately, and adopt effective courses of action; review, evaluate, recommend, and/or approve proposals and plans of public works projects; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

License/Certificate:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required to attend job walk throughs and inspections.

Physical Requirements:

Must have manual dexterity to hand write and use personal computers; corrected vision if needed to read standard text, labels, display screens and computer screens. Must have ability to perform occasional light physical work outdoors, like inspections, during the summer throughout Riverside County.

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For questions regarding this recruitment:

Contact Amanda Campos at 951-955-9707 or . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries. ________________________________________________________________________________________

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com. If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.