Principal Water Engineer (Civil Engineer)



Job Details

Principal Water Engineer (Civil Engineer)
Employer

City of Anaheim

Salary

$99,690.00 - $137,074.00 Annually

Location

City of Anaheim, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2018-00121

Department

Public Utilities

Opening Date

05/01/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description


The City of Anaheim Public Utilities Department seeks a dynamic Principal Water Engineer (Principal Civil Engineer) with strong working knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices to join the Water Engineering Division - Water Planning, Development & Resources Section. The individual must be proactive, motivated, responsive, and have the ability to prioritize projects and work independently as part of the Water Engineering team.  The Principal Water Engineer will supervise, assign, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing civil water engineering services, which includes the evaluation and planning of various citywide water system and capital improvement projects and oversight of various water development projects.  

Candidates must possess four years of responsible water-related civil engineering experience, including one year of administrative (management) and/or lead supervisory experience.  A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field is required.  Possession of State of California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer is required.  

The Anaheim Public Utilities mission is to add value to the community through a customer-focused approach to providing reliable, high-quality water and power at competitive rates.  In keeping with the City of Anaheim's core values of vision, responsibility, pride and service, Anaheim Public Utilities has developed the following department goals:
  • Enhance and maintain our competitive and financial position;
  • Enhance community aesthetics;
  • Enhance service delivery, service options and service quality;
  • Ensure balanced, diverse and cost-effective resource supply; and
  • Strengthen system infrastructure.

Essential Functions

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Plan, prioritize, assign and supervise the work of staff assigned on a variety of civil engineering projects related to water development and system master planning activities.

Participate in the development of the five-year water system plan; oversee financial forecasting and analysis activities to ensure that system plans will meet future City water needs; and direct and participate in the planning of assigned capital improvement projects.

Perform special water system studies to ensure that existing facilities are rehabilitated, maintained and operated in an economic manner.
 
Manage and oversee the maintenance and operation of the water system distribution network analysis model to simulate field conditions; identify system improvements and upgrades.

Review plans prepared by consulting engineers and private developers to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications; administering development fees and charges; drafting and preparing agreements with developers; updating water rules as necessary.

Coordinate the review of Environmental Impact Reports and developer studies to ensure that water rates, rules and regulations are clarified and understood.
 
Respond to questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, other agencies, engineering professionals, and City staff regarding water development projects; investigate complaints and recommend corrective actions as necessary.

Participate in the implementation of goals, objectives and prioritization of water utility engineering projects; establish schedules and priorities for completing projects; and implement policies and procedures.

Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; and monitor and control expenditures.

Establish schedules and methods for providing water engineering services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.

Participate in the selection of water engineering staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.

Determine the scope of planning and engineering projects; oversee the preparation of plans and specifications by city staff; prepare requests for proposals and contracts for consulting services;


Coordinate activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to assigned management staff; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of civil engineering; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.

May act as Manager of assigned section as required.

Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Experience and Education: Four years of responsible water-related civil engineering experience including one year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience supplemented by a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.

Knowledge of: Services and activities of a civil engineering program, specifically related to water/wastewater; principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation; modern and complex principles; procedures and practices of water engineering and design; construction standards; procedures necessary in applying for regional, state and federal grants; principles of advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work; principles and practices of complex project management and administration; methods and techniques of complex contract negotiations and administration; methods, materials, and techniques used in the design and construction of development projects; methods and techniques of engineering plan review and analysis; engineering maps and records; recent developments, current literature, and sources of information related to innovations and trends in civil engineering design and development; principles and practices of project management; basic principles and practices of budget preparation and administration; principles and procedures of record keeping; principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to: Coordinate and direct water engineering programs; supervise, organize, and review the work of professional and technical staff; select, train and evaluate staff; recommend and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures for providing civil engineering services; understand the organization and operation of the organization and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations; prepare clear and concise reports; participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets; prepare engineering computations; prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, and estimates of public works projects; administer contracts; perform technical research and solve engineering problems; conduct comprehensive engineering studies and prepare reports and recommendations; plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines; effectively represent the City to outside individuals and agencies to accomplish the goals and objectives of the unit; work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies; respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, City staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

License/Certification Required:  Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license; State of California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 5:00PM.  Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. 

The selection process may consist of a minimum of skills examination and oral interview.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position.  Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration.  Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.  

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).  The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application.  Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

RETIREMENT – Anaheim employees become members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, who are existing CalPERS Classic members or members of a public retirement system with reciprocity with CalPERS, will be enrolled in the 2.7% @ 55 CalPERS retirement benefit formula. Employees' shall contribute eight percent (8%) of the employee contribution and four percent (4%) of the employer contribution, for a total of twelve percent (12%).
 
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, who have never been CalPERS members, or are members of a public retirement system (CalPERS or reciprocal) but have a break in service longer than six (6) months, will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 CalPERS retirement benefit formula. Employees currently contribute six and three-quarter percent (6.75%) for this retirement benefit.

Employees hired after March 31, 1986 pay 1.45% towards the Medicare Plan. The City does not participate in Social Security.

Note: Pension contribution limitations set by the Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) are $140,424 for new members or $265,000 for Classic members.
 
Employee contributions will be deposited into a 401(a) account after reaching this limit.

RETIREE HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN (RHS) – Employees will be enrolled in a Retiree Health Savings Plan funded by a City contribution and an employee contribution. This plan allows employees to save on a tax-free basis for medical expenses incurred in retirement. Participation and specific plan components are based upon unit of representation and hire date with the City.

HEALTH PLANS – The City offers two (2) HMO and two (2) PPO health plans that provide coverage for employees and their family members. Vision coverage is included at no cost. Employees may waive medical coverage and receive an opt-out credit when providing proof of coverage through another medical plan.

DENTAL PLANS – The City offers employees two (2) dental insurance plans that provide coverage for employees and their family members. One plan is at no cost to the employee.

OTHER INSURANCE BENEFITS – The City offers and participates in the payment of a group life insurance program for employees and their eligible dependents. Short-term and long-term disability (STD and LTD) insurance coverage is provided at no cost to the employee.

LEAVE PROVISIONS - Employees accrue sick leave at the rate of three (3) hours per pay period for an annual accrual rate of seventy-eight (78) hours per year. Payment is made each January to employees for all accumulated hours in excess of one hundred seventy-five (175) hours. Vacation hours are accrued at the rate of four to nine (4 – 9) hours per pay period, depending upon length of service. Employees are eligible for vacation leave upon completion of thirteen (13) pay periods. Ten (10) paid holidays are provided annually.


MISCELLANEOUS BENEFITS – Anaheim offers two (2) tax saving opportunities through the Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account that reduces taxable income. The City offers a voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for an additional tax-deferred savings option. Anaheim offers an Employee Assistance Program, REACH, free of charge to employees and family members. Some departments offer employees the opportunity to work an alternate work schedule. The Employee Transportation Center offers a Rideshare/ Transportation Incentive Program to minimize travel time and costs. Access to a credit union provides City employees with a variety of products, services, and benefits.

Note: Some positions are covered under Agency Shop provisions. Contact the Human Resources Department for details. "Agency Shop" is an arrangement that requires an employee, as a condition of employment, either to join the recognized employee organization, or to pay the organization a service fee covering the cost of representation to the employee organization. A limited exemption to the Agency Shop requirement exists for employees with bona-fide religious objections to joining or financially supporting any public employee organization.

01
How many years of responsible water-related civil engineering experience do you possess?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • At least 1 year, less than 2 years
  • At least 2 years, less than 4 years
  • At least 4 years, less than 6 years
  • At least 6 years or more
02
Please describe in detail your water-related civil engineering experience. If none, type N/A.
03
How many years of management-related administrative or lead supervisory experience do you possess?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • At least 1 year, less than 2 years
  • At least 2 years, less than 4 years
  • At least 4 years or more
04
Please describe in detail your management-related administrative or lead supervisory experience. Include details such as number and classification(s) of personnel you have supervised. If none, type N/A.
05
What is the highest level of education which you completed?
  • Did not graduate high school / obtain GED
  • Graduated high school or obtained GED
  • Completed some college-level coursework
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Graduate degree
06
Please list your degree & major. If none, type N/A.
07
Do you possess a valid registration as a Professional Civil Engineer from the State of California?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Do you have experience in developing or updating planning studies for water distribution systems?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Please describe your experience in developing or updating planning studies for water distribution systems. If none, type N/A.
10
Do you have experience in utilizing and maintaining a water system hydraulic model?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Please describe your experience in utilizing and maintaining a water system hydraulic model. If none, type N/A.
12
Do you have experience in the development approval process within local government or with private developers?
  • Yes
  • No
13
Please describe your experience in the development approval process within local government or with private developers. If none, type N/A.

* Required Question

Employer
City of Anaheim
Address
201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite 501

Anaheim, California, 92805
Phone
714-765-5111

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