Senior Civil Engineer

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ABOUT THE POSITION The County of Riverside's TLMA Transportation Department is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer. This role will support the Development Review Division located in Riverside, CA.The Senior Engineer will supervise and direct the review of development projects including tracts, parcel maps, conditional use permits, plot plans, specific plans, and other land use application types ensuring compliance with local ordinances and state regulatory standards. This position will coordinate and interact with other engineers, technical staff, planners, government agencies, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure development projects meet design, planning, and environmental requirements. This role also includes communicating with local government officials, community members, and the public regarding development projects, addressing concerns raised at public hearings and community meetings.The Department desires candidates with knowledge of local, State, and Federal standards in public work's planning projects including the principles and practices of engineering as they apply to traffic and highway safety, transportation planning, highway design, flood control, construction and maintenance and environmental monitoring programs. Candidates with traffic analysis experience are highly preferred.This position currently offers a flexible schedule, including the opportunity for hybrid remote work. Participation in telework is offered at the department's discretion and subject to change at any time. The selected candidate must be able to report to the office as required.Meet the Team!

The Transportation Department is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, organize, direct, and review the work of a unit engaged in the review of development projects; determine priorities for assigned projects.• Supervise engineers and technicians or directly undertake the review of land development projects.• Make decisions independently on technical problems and methods related to the work being performed.• Direct and supervise the research, development and preparation of long-range plans; direct, coordinate and supervise a variety of engineering services; represent the department before other agencies and the public.• Generate and/or evaluate cost assessments, design and/or analyze street and highway planning projects, perform fundamental civil engineering evaluations, and carry out hydraulic studies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Four years of professional civil engineering experience, including two years in either

1) traffic engineering;

2) the planning, design and construction of highways; or

3) the review and approval of civil engineering plans.Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required. The ideal candidate will possess: • Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience in managing roadway improvement projects, including design, construction, and compliance with State and County standards.

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and supervise a team of engineers or technical staff, manage assignments, and resolve conflicts effectively.

• Project Management: Strong skills in managing budgets, schedules, and resources while ensuring quality assurance and environmental compliance.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Experience coordinating with multiple agencies, functional units, and contractors to ensure project success.

• Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve disputes and manage complex engineering challenges, such as contract change orders and compliance issues.

• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication for preparing reports, coordinating across teams, and engaging with external stakeholders.Knowledge of: The principals and practices of engineering especially as they apply to traffic, transportation planning, sanitary landfill, highway, flood control, or water conservation construction and maintenance; engineering mathematics; the characteristics and behavior of various construction materials; environmental monitoring and installation of gas extraction systems at sanitary landfills; state and federal standards concerning public works design and construction; engineering economics; the principles and techniques of engineering administration, personnel management and budgeting.Ability to: Plan, organize and direct the work of an engineering unit; lay out and supervise the work of professional engineers; perform or review difficult engineering calculations; prepare or direct the preparation of complex plans and specifications, and comprehensive technical reports; perform difficult technical research to analyze situations accurately, and adopt effective courses of action; review, evaluate, recommend, and/or approve proposals and plans of public works projects; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

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If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at vdbeaird@rivco.org or (951) 955-9112. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.****APPLICATION INFORMATIONVeteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policiesReasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disabilityProof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.