Supervising Civil Engineer

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 21 - Supervisory Management

The Contra Costa County Public Works Department is offering an excellent employment opportunity to fill a vacant Supervising Civil Engineer position, located in Martinez, CA. Under general direction, Supervising Civil Engineers are responsible for an engineering division of the Public Works Department; planning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of the professional and subprofessional engineering personnel and performing related work as required.

Supervising Civil Engineers have status as division managers in the Public Works Department. Administrative and supervisory ability, as well as thorough understanding of the technical aspects of engineering, are required, since incumbents of the class are directly responsible for the operation of one of several engineering divisions.

The Contra Costa County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 650 miles of roads, 79 miles of streams and channels, and over 150 County buildings. CCCPWD services include parks and recreation, sandbag distribution, flood control, road and facilities maintenance, and storm water management. CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord, and Byron Airport in Byron. CCCPWD strives for continuous improvement to deliver cost effective, safe reliable and sustainable projects, programs, and quality services.
Public Works is responsible for providing programs and services that directly benefit the citizens of Contra Costa County. As a Division Manager in one of the engineering divisions, you oversee and guide a diverse staff to fulfill the goals of your assigned division while delivering excellent customer service.

We are looking for someone who:

• Fosters a collaborative team environment and understands the importance and benefits of working in and with different divisions and teams.
• Is a strategic thinker and can understand the factors that are shaping the industry and will anticipate the opportunities that will come available
• Has the ability to create consensus amidst disorder; will use facts, data and evidence in choosing course of action
• Supports others' career and development plans and will offer on-going feedback, suggestions and encouragement
• Has a proven track record as a problem solver and can readily identify current opportunities for improvement.
• Understands the organic and dynamic characteristics of change and works as a facilitator for the organization

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Planning, directing and reviewing the work of the division to which assigned
• Developing and training staff with an eye on succession planning
• Implementing initiatives for continuous improvement within a given division and throughout the entire department
• Managing all aspects of a divisions budget
• Accomplishing the goals of the assigned division

A few reasons you might love this job:

• The work you will perform will lead to betterments for the citizens we serve
• You will help in developing future leaders in our department
• You will have supportive upper management
• The work you do will be varied and present exciting challenges

A few challenges you might fact in this job:

• Adapting to the constantly changing regulatory requirements can be difficult
• Accomplishing division goals when the staffing can be fluid
• Forging a path through chaos
• Resistance to deviating from the way things have always been done, even if change is warranted

Competencies required:

• Visionary Leadership: Taking a long-term view and building a shared vision with others; acting as a catalyst for organizational change
• Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
• Innovation: Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things
• Strategic Thinking & Perspective: Evaluating immediate actions in context of achieving long range objective
• Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations
• Thinking & Acting Systematically: Formulating objectives and priorities, and implementing plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment
• Managing Organizational Complexity: Maneuvering through complex political situations and functions within the organization
• Political & Organizational Savvy: Working skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundaries
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Leading Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions and teams
• Managing & Facilitating Change: Addressing key factors that influence successful organizational change
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability

The eligible list established from this recruitment process may be valid for 6 months.
To review the full classification specification please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/classspecs

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.

Registration Required: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the State of California, Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.

Experience: Five (5) years of full-time, or its equivalent, professional experience in civil engineering, three (3) years of which must have been as a supervisor.

Selection Process

Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire is required at the time of applying.Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.Online Interview Assessment: The interview Assessment will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. In the Interview Assessment, candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies, as well as an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These may include but are not limited to: Action and Results Focused (Taking Initiative), Strategic Thinking and Perspective, Interpersonal Savvy, Thinking and Acting Systematically, Leading Cross-Divisional Collaboration, and Professional Integrity and Ethics. (Weighted 100%)
The online Interview assessment is tentatively scheduled to take place online July, 2025.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Fina Prak at Fina.Prak@pw.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 6/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

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