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PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER SALARY: $117,603–$142,947 DOE/DOQ The City of Santa Maria seeks a Principal Civil Engineer who is strategic, customer-service focused, a self-starter, and an engaging and motivational leader who will lead the City’s Capital Improvement Project team. This ideal candidate will be an excellent project manager, with experience overseeing large scale capital improvement projects, and oversight of related grant funding and compliance requirements. This person will build and maintain effective relationships, be an effective communicator and presenter, and be a collaborative business partner with other City departments. This is a great position for the candidate who is looking to work for an innovative City and be part of a dynamic team to advance public projects that will serve the community for generations to come.

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C A R E E R O P P O R T U N I T YC A R E E R O P P O R T U N I T Y

Be a part of a progressive and pioneering community.CITY OF SANTA MARIA , CALIFORNIABe a part of a progressive and pioneering community.

the CITY THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA is a full-service, Charter City with a City Council/City Manager

form of government which has over 700 employees within 10 departments, an annual budget of approximately $222 million for FY 2019–20, and serves approximately 108,000 constituents. The City of Santa Maria is located on the beautiful Central Coast of California and covers over 23 square miles. The City is a harmonious balance of maintaining coastal and agricultural lands while promoting business. Santa Maria has been recognized nationally as an All-America City by the National Civic League and offers reasonably priced housing, community festivals, quality schools, and is in close proximity to beaches, cultural arts, a local airport, wineries, and higher education institutions.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MISSION: To effectively provide public works services to all City residents in a courteous, responsive, responsible, and efficient manner.

The Department of Public Works/Engineering is responsible for ensuring that City-owned transportation infrastructure and facilities, transit services and capital improvement programs are designed, engineered, constructed and maintained in a presentable and safe condition. The Public Works Department has approximately 60 employees, an approximate annual operating budget of $20 million, and a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget of $50 million. The department has a team culture that inspires creative thinking and supports quality of life and work-life balance. This department includes the divisions of: administration, engineering (traffic and development and capital projects), operations (fleet, streets, and facilities), and transit. The department coordinates a variety of activities and services including:

CURRENT & FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES/CHALLENGESn Three interchange replacements/improvements to

Highway 101, including Hwy 101 and Hwy 135 interchange, the north gateway to downtown Santa Maria, which we just kicked off. While this project is City funded, it has a lot of coordination with Caltrans and other state agencies, which makes this a challenging, but rewarding project.

n Large quantity of budgeted capital projects that need to be managed and moved forward.

n Downtown revitalization and improvement project— the City is in phase one of the plan implementation to revitalize our downtown core, which the center is the intersection of two state routes: Broadway

and Main Street. This project will include art and a multimodal streetscape plan to increase access and connection for all types of users (vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycles), throughout the downtown and surrounding areas.

n Building a new integrated waste management facility—1,774 acre property will include permitting, environmental, design and construction of a modern landfill with access roads, support facilities, water supply, power and other facilities associated with this use. The property will also be used for passive recreation agriculture, communication facilities and a police shooting range.

n Preparation of plans and specifications for capital construction projects.

n Plan, design, and inspect City construction projects.

n Development review of public improvements to subdivisions including: streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, water mains, sewer lines, and drainage.

n Responsible for maintaining a fleet of approximately 400 vehicles and associated fueling facilities.

n Preventive and regular maintenance of streets, buildings, and other City owned facilities.

n Regional public transportation service system (Santa Maria Area Transit— SMAT).

RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTSn Upgraded neighborhood

parks: improving the quality of life to our residents!

n Robust capital improvement program and strategic planning for infrastructure, including water and sewer upgrades—working towards building a better City!

n Completed improvements to Highway 101/Betteravia interchange to increase safety and convenience to the traveling public.

the POSITION / IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILETHE PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER is a high-profile position and has a leadership role within the

Department of Public Works. This position will interface and present to the City Council, City Manager, the Planning Commission and constituents and businesses in the community at-large. This position reports to the Public Works Director, oversees approximate staff of five inspectors and engineers, and oversees complex CIP projects, and related funding and expenditures. This successful incumbent will have a high-degree of professional independence, exceptional judgment, and a proven track record of providing exemplary customer service while being flexible, proactive, and influential.

The Ideal Candidate will have the following core competencies to effectively perform as a middle manager within the organization…

TALENT DEVELOPMENT—keep a continual eye on the talent pool to monitor skills and needs of team members, expand staff skills through training, coaching, and development, and evaluate performance.

ORGANIZING & PLANNING—be highly productive and efficient, manage time wisely, and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks.

ORGANIZATION KNOWLEDGE—understand the workings of a municipal organization, and formal and informal policies and structures, to effectively navigate within that environment.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING—establish and maintain productive relationships, effectively interact with other, and devote appropriate time and energy to establish and maintain networks.

RESULTS ORIENTATION—focus on outcomes and accomplishments, and be motivated by achievement.

INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE—maintain a current knowledge base and understanding of the general workings of public works, building and engineering within which the organization functions.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION—compose informative and convincing documents, and use written language to convey substance and intent with simplicity, accuracy and clarity.

FINANCIAL ACUMEN—understand the financial framework of the organization, use financial data to make informed business decisions, and be cost conscious and fiscally responsible.

CHANGE AGILITY—be adaptable, effective in the face of ambiguity, and support an orientation for change.

TECHNOLOGY SAVVY—value and use technology to be successful in your role, and leverage existing and new technology to achieve efficiency.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS n Minimum five years of

progressively responsible professional work experience in the field of civil engineering or a closely related field; and

n Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering or a related field; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

n Current technical/professional knowledge of complex principles, methods, standards and techniques, such as: engineering design, construction practices, drafting, inspection, and surveying, physics, chemistry, and mathematics as applied to civil engineering; use computer software and equipment effectively, etc.

n Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver License.

n Required:n Certificate of Registration

as a Civil Engineer (i.e. PE) California issued or another state.

n Desired licenses: n Registration as a Licensed

Land Surveyor. n Registration as a Licensed

Traffic Engineer.

n Completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the City prior to hire.

The Ideal Candidate Will Also…n Address a wide variety of City

issues and needs.

n Have a strong understanding of the Federal Aid Grant Process, to effectively manage project outcomes, grant expectation and reimbursement processes.

n Be an interdepartmental collaborator, an excellent project manager, and a creative problem solver.

n Support calculated risk taking to accomplish department and City goals.

n Be politically savvy to appropriately address complex issues in a public setting.

n Facilitate project concerns that are politically sensitive.

n Support short- and long-range plans and align staff actions to achieve desired outcomes.

n Oversee contracts, vendor relationships, personnel, projects, quality assurance, and project timelines.

n Understand and adhere to local, state and federal building codes, laws and mandates.

n Build trust, and demonstrate transparency, strong work ethic, and integrity.

The Ideal Candidate Will Also…n Address a wide variety of City

issues and needs.

n Have a strong understanding of the Federal Aid Grant Process, to effectively manage project outcomes, grant expectation and reimbursement processes.

n Be an interdepartmental collaborator, an excellent project manager, and a creative problem solver.

n Support calculated risk taking to accomplish department and City goals.

n Be politically savvy to appropriately address complex issues in a public setting.

n Facilitate project concerns that are politically sensitive.

n Support short- and long-range plans and align staff actions to achieve desired outcomes.

n Oversee contracts, vendor relationships, personnel, projects, quality assurance, and project timelines.

n Understand and adhere to local, state and federal building codes, laws and mandates.

n Build trust, and demonstrate transparency, strong work ethic, and integrity.

SALARY& BENEFITSThe annual salary range is: $117,603–$142,947 DOE/DOQ; salary will

be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience.

HOW to APPLYThis is an open continuous recruitment; however we will be screening qualified candidates as they are received so complete an application ASAP: WBCPINC.COM/JOB-BOARD/ and attaching your cover letter and resume.

— The City of Santa Maria is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer —

Please contact your recruiter, Wendi Brown, with any questions:

[email protected] 866.929.WBCP (9227) | 541.664.0376

SAVE THE DATESInterview dates are FEBRUARY 27 & 28, 2020 (candidates selected to interview will need to be available for both days).

AUTO ALLOWANCE: An annual allowance of $116/month.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE: 9/80 or 5/40 schedules available.

TELEPHONE/PDA STIPEND: Stipend of up to $115/month.

RETIREMENT: CalPERS with a 2% at 55 formula for classic members and 2% at 62 for new members. New employee could contribute up to 8% of member share.

DEFERRED RETIREMENT: City contributes $11.54 per pay period toward a 457 deferred compensation plan.

HEALTH INSURANCE: City contributes up to $1,064/month towards a choice plan.

POST-EMPLOYMENT HEALTH PLAN (PEHP): City contributes $100 per pay period to a fund that will provide reimbursement for out-of-pocket cost of qualified medical expenses and medical insurance premiums upon separation or retirement.

DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE: City pays for entire family.

VACATION: Minimum 10 days, 21 days maximum.

SICK: 10–12 days/year.

HOLIDAYS: Seven (eight hour) holidays a year; and eligible to receive, on a pro-rated basis, forty hours of floating time a year to be scheduled off or cashed out.

OTHER: Short-/Long-term disability; life insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as a variety of optional employee-paid plans.

SUCCESSION PLANNING: Academics are offered to all employees to advance or hone leadership skills to ensure we are growing leaders within our organization. The City offers quarterly speaker series, corporate toastmasters club, and more.

EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY: 5% for M.A. Degree

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