Supervising Civil Engineer

Position: Supervising Civil Engineer - Open Until Filled
Salary : $ - $ Annually
Location : Madera, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering Services
Opening Date: 07/24/2025
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: MDMGT

Under general direction, plans, schedules, assigns, reviews, and supervises the work of staff performing technical and professional duties within an engineering section/division of the Public Works Department; plans, coordinates, and oversees a comprehensive public works capital improvement program including management and oversight of design and construction for infrastructure improvement projects including roads, bridges, water systems, and/or sewer systems, or the review and approval of development plans and the issuance of permits including grading, encroachment, and transportation permits;

provides complex technical assistance to management staff in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from assigned management personnel. Exercises supervision over professional, technical, and administrative staff.
Examples of Duties

The job functions listed below are not inclusive or exclusive and are intended only as illustrations or examples of the various types of work that may be performed in various divisions/departments. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.

• Leads, oversees, and participates in the work of staff providing professional engineering support to infrastructure design and construction as well as development plan and permit review; trains staff in work procedures; evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion.
• Coordinates assigned services and operations with those of other divisions and outside agencies.
• Provides technical assistance to management; prepares and presents staff reports and other written materials; supervises the establishment and maintenance of reports, records, databases, and files; ensures the proper documentation of operations and activities.
• As a licensed Professional Engineer, prepares, signs, seals, and submits engineering plans, specifications, and drawings for approval.
• Reviews and recommends approval of plans and specifications, designs, cost estimates, environmental documents, reports, and studies for all engineering projects.
• Authors and presents various technical documents including feasibility studies and reports which require engineering judgments and evaluations; prepares evaluation reports for various public works developments or projects.
• Oversees contracted services; evaluates proposals, negotiates contracts, and administers contracts to ensure compliance with County specifications, contract provisions, and service quality.
• Monitors, keeps abreast of, and communicates to staff changes in standards, codes, and regulations relevant to County engineering projects.
• Represents the County in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, consultants, contractors, developers, and the public.
• Ensures staff observe and comply with all County and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs complex engineering tasks for the design, construction, and maintenance of public works projects.
• Maintains project records including change orders, pay estimates, as-built plans, and vendor invoices.
• Oversees and administers funding programs related to public works projects and ensures compliance with all funding program guidelines and requirements.
• Provides guidance to other departments, agencies, and consultants regarding various engineering design and construction codes and requirements.
• Reviews plans, specifications, and designs and comments on various development services projects for Engineering and both Water and Sewer Special Districts.
• Reviews and provides recommendations for development within the special district boundaries to public works management.
• Oversees district water improvement and compliance order projects; ensures compliance with State Water Resources Control Board and Regional Water Quality Control Board regulations for wastewater sewer districts within the County.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of public works infrastructure design and construction, development planning, and permit review.
• Public works contracting practices and procedures.
• Basic principles and practices of budget administration and monitoring.
• State, federal and other funding programs for public works improvement projects.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of…