Senior Engineer
Apply NowCompany: County of Calaveras, CA
Location: San Andreas, CA 95249
Description:
Salary : $109,928.00 - $135,116.80 Annually
Location : San Andreas, CA
Job Type: Full Time Regular - Benefited
Job Number: 2025-00038
Department: Public Works
Division: PW - Administration
Opening Date: 03/27/2025
Closing Date: 4/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Description
Under general direction, plan, direct, coordinate, schedule, review and evaluate the work of a section of the Public Works Department; review and analyze technical and engineering issues; and perform other duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Positions in this classification work directly for the Director of Public Works, and are typically responsible for managing a section in the Public Works Department. This classification is the first full supervisory and management level classification in the professional and technical engineering series. Incumbents supervise a staff of engineers, paraprofessional engineers, engineering aides, and other support staff. In addition to supervising the work of staff, incumbents perform the most difficult and complex engineering work, or serve as the technical expert in reviewing and analyzing engineering issues. Incumbent may act on behalf of a Deputy Director of Public Works, as assigned
Example of Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Supervisory principles and practices including work planning, scheduling, review, evaluation and employee training and discipline; principles and practices of civil engineering design and construction; principles and practices of administration and project management and evaluation; applicable codes, regulations, standards and safety practices; construction materials, methods and equipment; computer applications related to engineering work; engineering mathematics; principles and practices of land development; principles and practices of structural analysis; basic budgetary principles and practices.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, coordinate and supervise the work of assigned staff; select, motivate and evaluate staff and provide for their training and professional development; review and analyze designs, specifications and plans; apply engineering principles and techniques to the solution of highly complex civil engineering problems; organize work, set priorities and exercise independent judgment within policy guidelines; deal tactfully and effectively with the public, staff, other agencies, engineering firms, contractors, developers, manufacturers and others; prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, records and correspondence.
Education, Training, and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field and three (3) years of lead or project management experience in public works design and construction engineering at a level equivalent to the County's classification of Associate Civil Engineer.
Special Requirements
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Valid registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (PE).
Mid-Management & Professional Exempt Employees
For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County
NEW* Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home.
Program Highlights:
Extra-Hire:
Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance.
Vacation days:
0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year.
After 6 months you can take your first week.
3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year
10 years+ = 160 per year
Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period.
60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling.
Management Time Off (MTO): 40 annually, pro-rated if hired on/after July 1st.
Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted. Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step.
Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods..
Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following:
Flexible Spending Accounts under Section 125
Section 125 Plan: Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site.
AFLAC
LEGALSHIELD
Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%.
Retirement Information:
CalPERS:
CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55
PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62
Additional Retirement Plan:
The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan (Pre or Post Tax options). The County utilizes VALIC.
Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month
Location : San Andreas, CA
Job Type: Full Time Regular - Benefited
Job Number: 2025-00038
Department: Public Works
Division: PW - Administration
Opening Date: 03/27/2025
Closing Date: 4/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Description
Under general direction, plan, direct, coordinate, schedule, review and evaluate the work of a section of the Public Works Department; review and analyze technical and engineering issues; and perform other duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Positions in this classification work directly for the Director of Public Works, and are typically responsible for managing a section in the Public Works Department. This classification is the first full supervisory and management level classification in the professional and technical engineering series. Incumbents supervise a staff of engineers, paraprofessional engineers, engineering aides, and other support staff. In addition to supervising the work of staff, incumbents perform the most difficult and complex engineering work, or serve as the technical expert in reviewing and analyzing engineering issues. Incumbent may act on behalf of a Deputy Director of Public Works, as assigned
Example of Duties
- Plan, organize, train, evaluate, and supervise the work of subordinate staff.
- Assist subordinate engineering staff with engineering problems.
- Plan, organize and direct office and field engineering staff in connection with the construction and improvement of public works projects.
- Develop section, project and staff schedules.
- Gather and compile data; develop policies and procedures to meeting changing requirements and implement as approved.
- May perform the most difficult and complex engineering work.
- Coordinate preparation of bid packages for County projects.
- Prepare and supervise the preparation of construction estimates for inclusion in the budget.
- Develop master plan for capital improvement projects; assist with development of proposed section budget.
- Coordinate section activities with other divisions, County departments and other agencies.
- Serve as a staff resource to boards, committees, commissions and task forces as required.
- Provide technical assistance to staff and the public.
- Input, access and analyze data using various computer applications.
- Review and analyze legislative impact on existing engineering regulations and requirements.
- Draft code and regulations in compliance with legislative revisions.
- Prepare and approve engineering drawings.
- Assist, direct and oversee the preparation of engineering designs, plans and specifications for the construction of public works improvement projects including roads, storm drains, landfills and transfer stations, bike paths and street maintenance.
- Review improvement plans prepared by private firms for accuracy, design and completeness and conformance to laws and County design criteria.
- Supervise the review and approval of various permit applications.
- May serve as a witness in court.
- Acts as liaison with State, cities and private organizations.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Supervisory principles and practices including work planning, scheduling, review, evaluation and employee training and discipline; principles and practices of civil engineering design and construction; principles and practices of administration and project management and evaluation; applicable codes, regulations, standards and safety practices; construction materials, methods and equipment; computer applications related to engineering work; engineering mathematics; principles and practices of land development; principles and practices of structural analysis; basic budgetary principles and practices.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, coordinate and supervise the work of assigned staff; select, motivate and evaluate staff and provide for their training and professional development; review and analyze designs, specifications and plans; apply engineering principles and techniques to the solution of highly complex civil engineering problems; organize work, set priorities and exercise independent judgment within policy guidelines; deal tactfully and effectively with the public, staff, other agencies, engineering firms, contractors, developers, manufacturers and others; prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, records and correspondence.
Education, Training, and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field and three (3) years of lead or project management experience in public works design and construction engineering at a level equivalent to the County's classification of Associate Civil Engineer.
Special Requirements
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Valid registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (PE).
Mid-Management & Professional Exempt Employees
For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County
NEW* Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home.
Program Highlights:
- Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan.
- Available with purchase of a primary residence.
- Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans).
- No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify.
- Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%.
- Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA.
Extra-Hire:
Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance.
Vacation days:
0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year.
After 6 months you can take your first week.
3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year
10 years+ = 160 per year
Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period.
60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling.
Management Time Off (MTO): 40 annually, pro-rated if hired on/after July 1st.
Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted. Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step.
Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods..
Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following:
- 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005)
- 6 years
- 10 years
- 15 years
- 20 years
- 25 years
Flexible Spending Accounts under Section 125
- Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually
- Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually
Section 125 Plan: Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site.
AFLAC
- Heart & Stroke Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Universal Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
LEGALSHIELD
Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%.
Retirement Information:
CalPERS:
CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55
PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62
Additional Retirement Plan:
The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan (Pre or Post Tax options). The County utilizes VALIC.
Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month