City of San Rafael

Job Class Specification

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer (PW)

SUMMARY:

Under general direction, the position is responsible for a major engineering section in the Public Works Department dealing with construction, design, technical expertise and applying the broad parameters of departmental policy guidelines; supervises the work of professional and sub-professional engineering personnel and performs professional field and office civil engineering work in connection with a variety of public work projects and/or private construction projects as they relate to offsite improvements..

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The class is distinguishable from the Associate Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer which are the journey level classifications in the engineering job class series. The Senior Civil Engineer is a supervisory job classification and serves as a technical advisor to professional engineering staff, project leader on assignments requiring considerable professional knowledge, and exercises substantial initiative, judgement and expertise in supervising specialized engineering program outcomes, including training and supervising professional and technical staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed and other related duties may be assigned.

  • Plans, supervises and performs professional engineering work in the design, construction, and review of all aspects of capital projects; including but not limited to Streets, City Owned Property, Drainage and Traffic projects and private construction.
  • Supervises and directs the preparation and review of plans, project specifications, inspections, and other engineering work performed by staff members and consultants.
  • Supervises staff directly and/or indirectly; selects and develops staff; plans, reviews and evaluates work; initiates and recommends disciplinary and other personnel actions.
  • Manages complex construction projects and consultants; and meets with public and private engineers, architects, contractors and owners to explain and discuss projects.
  • Responds to inquiries or complaints from staff, the public, and provides technical information to internal and outside Agency staff, City Council and the public.
  • Prepares comprehensive technical and staff reports in verbal and written form to the City Council and Department Directors.
  • Coordinates engineering activities and capital projects with other divisions, departments and external agencies and stakeholders.
  • Prepares, reviews, approves and may sign engineering drawings, plans and specifications and other legal documents for the City Engineer.
  • Ensures compliance with the Public Contracts Code, Federal and State laws, local ordinances and regulations.
  • Reviews and approves progress payments to consultants, contractors and vendors.
  • May serve as a witness in court; may represent the department at public hearings and before the City Council and various commissions.
  • Performs related duties as required