Engineering Manager

Are you an energetic, forward-thinking professional in the field of civil engineering looking for a leadership role?

Are you a self-starter with exceptional communication and time management skills interested in working on large or complex construction projects?

Are you excited to join an organization that embraces flexibility and work-life balance?

If so, the Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency may have an opportunity for you as their next Engineering Manager!

Regional Government Services (RGS) and its staff are conducting the recruitment on behalf of the Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency. 

The Position

The successful candidate will be responsible for professional civil engineering work to reduce flood risk to residents from the lower Pajaro River and its tributaries. The role includes planning, directing, coordinating, scheduling, reviewing, and evaluating technical work of the Agency. The Engineering Manager may act as resident engineer on very large or complex construction projects, supervise subordinate professional and sub-professional engineering personnel engaged in such work, and perform related duties as required. The Engineering Manager will directly lead the engineering and the maintenance and operations programs and act as the technical expert of the Agency.

 

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be a self-motivated, proactive, responsive, professional engineer.
• Possess excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Work strategically and collaboratively as a member of a team to solve problems and build trust with internal and external customers.
• Exhibit thorough knowledge of civil engineering practices and procedures.
• Possess a thorough understanding of hydrology and hydraulic design engineering, geomorphic processes, surveying methods, and construction.
• Have a strong background in ecohydrology and geomorphology.
• Have software expertise in standard business software applications: spreadsheet (e.g., Excel), word processing (e.g., Word), and communications and scheduling (e.g., Outlook) and working knowledge of HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, and CADD software. 
• Have working knowledge of Public Contract Code pertaining to architects and engineer’s studies and design work and construction projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

 Education and Experience:

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in civil engineering or closely related field. 
• Three (3) years of experience related to civil engineer
• A master’s degree in civil engineering, hydrology, or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. 

Licenses and Certification:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to provide suitable transportation which is approved by management.
• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The starting salary will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and skills of the successful candidate and with a salary range of:

$12,025 – $14,618 Monthly DOE/DOQ

$144,300 – $175,416 Annually DOE/DOQ

Benefits

• Flexible schedule and remote work options.
• CalPERS Retirement Plan under PEPRA contribution rates.
• 401(a) plan for compensation earned above the PEPRA limit and 457(b) plan coverage.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Care Insurance with generous Agency premium coverage:
• HMO or PPO options available
• 90% premium coverage for highest cost plan offered by SDRMA
• Vision Plan (highest option, VSP Option 5) 100% paid for employee and family
• Dental Plan (highest option, Delta Dental PPO High) 100% paid for employee and family
• Annual Leave – (vacation and sick leave combines) – 22 days per year for up to 5 years of service, increasing to 37 days per year for over 15 years of service.
• Holidays – 14 paid holidays.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications must be submitted on-line through this applicant tracking system. Materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application.

Certificates, resumes, and/or cover letters must be uploaded with your online application. 

All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list, or discharge from employment.

The deadline to apply is September 27, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Appraisal Process – (Pass/Fail) After the closing deadline, applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement.

This process may also include various interviews and/or a skills assessment exam to rank applications, and to prepare a Qualified Candidate List.

Application – Minimum Qualification Assessment – (Pass/Fail) All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and assessed for each applicant’s ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications.

Remote Screen Interview Exam – (Pass/Fail) Candidates who pass the application assessment will be invited to a Remote Screen Interview Examination to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position. The Remote Screen Interview will be conducted via a video conference platform and is tentatively scheduled for early-October 2024.

Successful candidates will be submitted to the Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency for further consideration.

All communication and notices will be sent via e-mail. Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to dprieto@rgs.ca.gov 

Neither Regional Government Services nor the Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency are responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Regional Government Services by mailing dprieto@rgs.ca.gov.

The Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.