Performs complex engineering related work for environmental, water, sewer, street, and other Public Works projects and programs applying the principles, methods, and techniques of civil engineering technology and ensures compliance with all current codes and criteria; may serve as a Project Manager.
Reviews private project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations, and standards, adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with approved plans. Participates in the development or update of the City Transportation Improvement Program (T.I.P.), Comprehensive Sewer Plan, Comprehensive Water Plan, the Capital Improvement Program, and other plans involving the municipal infrastructure. Reviews applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects. Participates in the preparation or development of engineering plans and specifications, advertising for bids, construction bid review and recommendations based on lowest and best bids. Participates in project management activities for the construction of the municipal public works projects. Assists in ensuring compliance for assigned projects with contractors is within time and budget parameters for the project. Participates in the preparation of, reviews and updates of the sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage, and street system maps, GIS, database systems. Maintains the engineering library, infrastructure records and GIS database. Responds to public or other inquiries relative to engineering policies and procedures on specific projects and other information. Reviews and processes utility permits, street use permits, franchise utility permits, etc. Maintains periodic contact with consulting engineers, construction project engineers, City, County, State and Federal agencies, professional and technical groups and the general public regarding division activities and services. Assists in the preparation of transportation and traffic impacts of development proposals, permits, rezones, plats, etc. Participates in intersection signal and channelization design. Maintains a pavement management system. Conducts inspections for permits and projects as needed. Other duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or a closely related field;

and

• Minimum of two years related civil engineering experience and two years of related technical or college training in drafting computer aided design (CAD)
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; Knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting Division activities;
• Skill in arriving at cost estimates on complex projects; Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment;
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representative, City officials and the general public; Ability to conduct assigned engineering research and compile comprehensive reports.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
• Must be physically capable of moving about on construction work sites and under adverse field conditions.
  The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
  The department is currently recruiting for one (1) vacancy
  In addition, the City of Red Bluff is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Assistant Engineer I, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.

• Coordinates sidewalk inspection, maintenance and enforcement programs.
• May assist in the training of subordinate city personnel in public works design and construction techniques.