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ABOUT THE POSITION NOTE: This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and may close without prior notice. First review of the applications will occur on 9/22/2023. Testing will be conducted based on a reasonable pool of qualified applicants. In addition to pay, the City offers competitive benefits including 100% City paid medical insurance coverage up to the Calpers Kaiser Plan rates, a generous tuition reimbursement program, and a "9/80" work schedule. Under general direction, the incumbent performs and oversees complex public works civil engineering projects including those related to Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Office Engineering or Environmental and Utilities Engineering. This position is FLSA exempt, non-represented, and serves in an "at will" capacity. Salary and benefits are established by City Council Resolution for classifications designated as Executive, Mid-Management, Confidential/Exempt. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following examples are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Coordinates or supervises major functions of a section in the Public Works Department. Prepares annual budget for capital improvement projects/programs, represents Section/Division in inter-agency meetings and negotiations, attends Council and Agency Board Meetings Commission and Zoning hearings. Determines requirements for subdivisions, excavation permits, bonds and insurance. Supervises analysis and reports on construction costs, procedures, bids and contracts, supervise preparation of reports for Federal, State, and County agencies, research new and existing sources of County, State and Federal funds and prepares applications. Appears as an expert witness involving litigation on engineering-related matters. Oversees preparation and revisions of maps sectional sheets, utility records, and the storage and filing of various records and project files. Manages public works improvement projects involving preparation and supervision of project environmental, plans and specifications, cost estimates, construction , and project reports for wide variety of projects such as traffic signals, Street Lighting, storm drains, sanitary sewers, streets and highways, structures, buildings, water utility system or parks. Reviews and supervises checking of plans, specifications and computations submitted in connection with applications for building permits for new structures and alterations of structures for conformance with the building code, for structural safety, fire hazards; disapproves applications for building permits. Supervises and assists in checking plans, specifications and computations submitted in connection with applications for private development. Confers with architects, contractors, consultants, builders and general public as to the requirements and restrictions of the building code, and performs inspections to ensure compliance. Prepares project feasibility studies and work related technical research, reports and correspondence. Supervises employees of a lower classification in assigned engineering tasks. Assumes personal responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner. Assumes personal responsibility for ensuring the duties of this position are performed in a safe efficient manner. Development services activities, administration of special projects and assessment districts, and environmental programs such as the NPDES Storm Water Permit Program and the Flood Plain Management Program. Performs other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills, knowledge and abilities would be: Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field. Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional civil engineering experience, including four years in a responsible supervisory capacity in the option applied. Knowledge of: State, Federal and locally applicable statues, policies, standards, ordinances and regulations related to civil engineering practices of public agencies; principles of planning, controlling, and organizing activities of a major civil engineering section; engineering design and analysis; traffic engineering; construction contract law; principles of cost accounting; supervisory techniques; public speaking techniques; and budget preparation and administration practices. Geographic Information System theory, equipment and its application; mapping and engineering practices; principles and techniques of system development and system planning; principles and practices of project management; database design and management. Ability to: Provide highly complex civil engineering services to the City; analyze problems and prepare written and oral reports; understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; supervise the work of others; select and maintain advanced filing systems. Analyze and solve difficult engineering problems by arriving at valid conclusions; communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing; effectively present issues and recommendations before citizen's groups and/or City Council; supervise and maintain effective working relationships. Licenses Requirement: Due to the performance of field duties, the ability to operate a City vehicle may be required; therefore a valid California Class C Driver's License and acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment in the position is required. Registration as a Civil Engineer with the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice System: An incumbent appointed to this position is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program. The Pull Notice program provides information on the incumbent's driving record and Driver's License status on a periodic basis to the City of Downey. An employee assigned a City vehicle must acknowledge receipt and understanding of City Administrative Regulations covering the use of City vehicles. Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions: Work is primarily performed in an office environment that requires extended sitting, mobility in the field at construction sites with potential exposure to dangerous machinery and potential physical harm, ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS Those applicants who most closely meet the desired work experience and qualifications will be invited to participate in selection testing. Selection testing may consist of performance testing and/or an oral interview before a panel of subject matter experts to assess the applicant's knowledge, education, training, experience, and general ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Tentative interviews scheduled for the week of October 9, 2023. Candidate(s) who complete testing with acceptable results will be considered by the Department hiring authority. Prior to an employment offer, a comprehensive background investigation is conducted, including fingerprinting. A pre-placement medical exam, including a drug screen will be conducted upon issuance of a conditional offer of employment. Any applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process due to a qualified disability must inform the Human Resources Office at (562) 904-7292 at least 72 hours in advance.Closing Date/Time: