This position qualifies for the City's hiring incentive program of 10% of the top of the salary range, paid in three increments over a three-year period.
This recruitment will remain open until filled. The next review of applications is anticipated to occur the week of May 28, 2024.
The City of Goleta invites qualified applicants to apply for Senior Engineer. Under the general administrative direction of the Principal Civil Engineer, the Senior Engineer designs and performs construction management of capital projects; reviews and approves infrastructure for new developments; provides technical expertise and direction; and plans, reviews, and monitors project and program budgets.
There is currently one vacancy; however, this recruitment will establish a hiring list to use for future and anticipated vacancies.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Ideal candidates have experience in managing large, complex projects, working effectively with political bodies, and carrying out multi-modal transportation planning programs and projects (e.g., roads, public transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and Vision Zero). Ideal skills include the ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in scheduling, assigning, and coordinating work with other departments and divisions; ability in providing and encouraging excellent customer support; and ability to collaborate effectively. Ideal knowledge includes working knowledge of environmental and regulatory requirements for CIP Projects and possession of political acumen.
Experience in civil, drainage, development review, traffic, and alternative transportation is highly desirable. Possession of a Construction General Permit (CGP) Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP), Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD), and/or Traffic Engineering license is also desirable.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Public Works Department is comprised of eight Programs and Divisions including Administration, Engineering, Parks and Open Space, Capital Improvement Program, Street Lighting, Traffic Engineering Operations and Maintenance, Street Maintenance, and Solid Waste and Environmental Services.
The following duties are typical for positions in this classification. Incumbents may not perform all listed job functions, nor are all listed duties necessarily performed by everyone in this class depending upon business need and changing business practices:
When Assigned to Capital Improvement Engineering:
When Assigned to Land Development Engineering:
Education, Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
Experience:
License or Certification
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Ability to: