Engineering Manager Jobs

Position Description

THE POSITION

Are you an energetic, forward-thinking professional in the field of civil engineering looking for a leadership role? Are you a self-starter with exceptional communication and time management skills interested in working on large or complex construction projects? If so, the newly formed Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency welcomes your application for Engineering Manager.

For more detailed information about this exciting opportunity, please click the following link: https://www.rgsjpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Pajaro-Engineering-Manager-Brochure-Final.pdf

Regional Government Services and its staff are conducting the recruitment on behalf of the Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency.

The successful candidate will be responsible for professional civil engineering work to reduce flood risk to residents from the lower Pajaro River and its tributaries. The role includes planning, directing, coordinating, scheduling, reviewing, and evaluating technical work of the Agency. The Engineering Manager may act as resident engineer on very large or complex construction projects, supervise subordinate professional and sub-professional engineering personnel engaged in such work, and perform related duties as required. The Engineering Manager will directly lead the engineering and the maintenance and operations programs and act as the technical expert of the Agency.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL

• Have the ability to work strategically and collaboratively as a member of a team to solve problems and build trust with internal and external customers.
• Possess a thorough understanding of hydrology and hydraulic design engineering, geomorphic processes, surveying methods, and construction.
• Be a self-motivated, proactive, responsive, professional engineer.
• Have working knowledge of Public Contract Code pertaining to architects/engineer’s studies and design work and construction projects.
• Have software expertise in the standard business software applications: spreadsheet (e.g., Excel), word processing (e.g., Word), and communications and scheduling (e.g., Outlook) and working knowledge of HEC-RAS and CADD software.
• Exhibit thorough knowledge of civil engineering practices and procedures.
• Possess excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Have a strong background in ecohydrology and geomorphology.

ABOUT THE AGENCY

Formed in 2021 as a Joint Powers Authority, the Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency (PRFMA) was created to plan, finance, implement, operate, and maintain projects and programs to reduce flood risk in the Pajaro River watershed in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. Originating member agencies include the Counties of Monterey and Santa Cruz, the City of Watsonville, the Monterey County Water Resources Agency, and the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, each providing a voting member to its Board of Directors.

The PRFMA is responsible for a comprehensive levee and river channel maintenance program, as well as advancing the $500 million Pajaro River Flood Risk Management Project with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Additionally, the PRFMA will be pursuing other external financing authorities to implement large scale, multi-benefit flood risk reduction solutions from Highway 1 to the ocean (the “Pajaro Bridge to Bay Project”) as well as other floodplain restoration efforts. PRFMA staff also serve as subject matter experts in flood monitoring and response in both the operations and advanced planning sections of emergency operations centers. PRFMA provides leadership and coordination with other local, regional, State, tribal, and federal entities to achieve its mission of flood risk reduction in the lower Pajaro Valley.

Examples of Duties

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education And Experience

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or closely related field, and three years of experience as a registered civil engineer. A master’s degree in civil engineering, Hydrology, or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

Other Requirements and Working Conditions:

Willingness and ability to work scheduled and emergency overtime, be available on call as assigned; attend meetings, conferences, and seminars during work and non-work hours; and work under adverse conditions such as in traffic, around heavy construction equipment, and in inclement weather.

The performance of essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to work in a standard office environment; may drive a vehicle; read fine print on blueprints and computer monitors; converse in person, by telephone, on a two way radio, and around the noise of heavy construction equipment and be heard and clearly understood; move across rough terrain and through stream beds; climb in and out of trenches, up several flights of stairs; operate survey and other mechanical and digital measuring devices; use drafting instruments, calculators, and personal computers; and strength to lift and maneuver files and maps weighing up to 30 pounds.

Supplemental Information

Salary

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The starting salary will be commensurate with the experience, qualifications, and skills of the successful candidate within the salary range of $10,642 - $12,936 monthly DOE/DOQ.

Benefits

A generous benefit package to include:

• 401(a) plan for compensation earned above the PEPRA limit and
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Insurance with generous Agency premium contribution: 90% toward medical and 100% toward dental and vision plans (single through family coverage).
• Holidays - 14 paid holidays.
• CalPERS Retirement Plan under PEPRA contribution rates.
• Participation in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan.
• Annual Leave (vacation and sick leave combined) - 22 days per year for up to 5 years of service, increasing to 37 days per year for over 15 years of service.
• Flexible schedule and remote work options.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND SELECTION PROCEDURE

Deadline to apply: Friday, August 4, 2023, at 5:00 PM PST.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity apply at: https://bit.ly/PRFMAEngMgr

Applications must be submitted on-line through the applicant tracking system. Materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and a current, focused resume along with a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.

Minimum Qualification Assessment - (Pass/Fail) All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and assessed for each applicant’s ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education requirements.

Remote Screen Interview - (100%) Candidates who pass the application assessment may be invited to a Remote Screen Interview Examination (tentatively scheduled for the week of August 14, 2023) to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position.

Hiring Interview - The most qualified candidates from the remote interview process will be submitted to the Agency for consideration for final selection by the Executive Manager.

All communication and notices will be sent via e-mail. Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to Barbara Duncan at [email protected] .

Neither Regional Government Services nor the Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency are responsible for failure of internet forms or email transmission in submitting your application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise us by emailing [email protected] .

The Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Closing Date/Time: 8/4/2023 5:00 PM Pacific