The City of Los Altos is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and oversee major functions within the Engineering Division of the Development Services Department, focusing on planning, organizing, and managing capital improvement project design and delivery, private development review, engineering permits and inspections, and sustainability and environmental programs.
Requirements
- Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in civil engineering or administering and managing public works programs including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California, to be maintained throughout employment.
Responsibilities
- Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of assigned functions and/or programs within the Engineering Division including engineering, capital improvement projects, private development projects, engineering permits and inspections, sustainability and environmental programs, engineering support services, and related program areas.
- Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; recommends, within division policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
- Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of operational and capital improvement program (CIP) budgets; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding; reviews and approves all invoices.
- Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.
- Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
- Provides expert support on complex projects, policies, and both short- and long-term planning efforts.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and advances the City’s infrastructure and sustainability goals.
Other
- This management role leads and oversees major functions within the Engineering Division of the Development Services Department.
- This is a highly responsible management classification requiring independence, initiative, and discretion in decision-making.
- The position coordinates activities with other City departments and outside agencies.
- It also provides leadership in developing and implementing policies, managing budgets, evaluating programs, and supervising professional, technical, and clerical staff to achieve high-quality results for the community.
- Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, or a related field.
