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Job Summary

This is a full management level classification with supervisory and administrative responsibilities, which entail good working knowledge of civil engineering and management principles, design development, and construction procedures. The position requires both internal and external contacts and coordination, including considerable interface with representatives of the city and county dealing with such matters as civil, facilities and track construction, structure design, traffic signals, and utilities from preliminary design through construction phases. The external contact and coordination with District staff, consultants, contractors, and representatives of local and private agencies is of great importance.

Supervision

Supervision Received
This class works under administrative direction, which includes broad management responsibility for a large program or set of related functions. Work is usually received in terms of goals; review is received in terms of results.

Supervision Exercised
This class provides direct and/or indirect supervision to lower level personnel.

Distinguishing Characteristics

N/A

Essential Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Review progress, schedules, funding, and assignments for department projects. Structure engineering tasks for each engineer in department. Provide technical and procedural guidance to staff. Train less experienced members of staff on civil, track, facilities, and structural issues. Review detail design parameters with project staff. Provide guidance when an engineering problem arises. Assist in preparation for division’s work plan. Provide technical and engineering support in the areas of project planning, environmental, design and construction of trackage, systems, stations, facilities, bridges and other structures for the RT Metro light rail project and other District facility development projects. Assist in the preparation of the Division's work plan. Other duties as assigned.

Prepare reports on various contracts; review and direct consultants in preparation of plans and specifications; review bids for contract award; and develop and use personal computer to track project status. Provide technical assistance in the development of conceptual design of bus and rail facilities. Provide technical direction to consultants.

Develop and review technical reports, such as design concept definitions; review technical reports on all District facility design submittals; review design submittals from contractors for contract compliance; and recommend changes to existing plans and design criteria. Secure and manage engineering support services required for the District's capital program design and implementation.

Serve in a key coordination role with the Board of Directors, executive staff, and department managers. Prepare Issue Papers for Board presentation, and make presentations to Board when appropriate. Provide important technical and general coordination/interface with professional/technical representatives of the city, county, state, and private organizations.

Responsible for departmental staffing decisions, including hiring and retention of personnel, conducting appraisals, and development of measurable performance goals and objectives. Check and coordinate attendance and assignments. Allocate staff time-off periods. Review and sign time cards. Ensure administrative support for staff. Provide mentoring through personal contact and staff meetings. Arrange training programs and technical support. Establish and maintain an effective system of communication within the organization, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups and individuals. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Demands

(1) Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. (2) Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. (3) Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. (4) Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching; use of hands and fingers to handle objects and control automated equipment and computers, using finger dexterity.. (5) Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. (6) Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. (7) Environmental: Work is primarily performed in an indoor office setting for eight hours per day; however, occasional site work will require exposure to varying weather conditions and increase exposure to noise.

Knowledge and Abilities

Required Knowledge of:
Policies, functions, and responsibilities of a regional transit District
Civil, track, structural, and architectural engineering principles
Engineering theory and practices relating to design and operations
Methods of organizing and directing engineering project teams
Specifications writing and estimating
Principles of administration and supervision
Contract administration of consultant, construction, and procurement contracts
Public utility relocation and coordination
Principles of computer aided drafting (CAD)

Required Ability to:
Plan, organize, and direct the work of others
Make field inspections and surveys
Design, check, and sign drawings and specifications

Required Computer Skills with:
Common word processing software
Common spreadsheet software
Common database applications
ERMS software concepts
Accounting or operations software functionality
Email, contact management, and scheduling software
Project management software
Presentation software
Computer aided drafting (CAD) software

Minimum Qualifications — Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Required Prior Experience
Seven years of experience in the performance of professional engineering work in design, estimating, construction and contract administration, with a strong emphasis on design and construction of rail transit systems and facilities.

Required Prior Education
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or related discipline. Six years of additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education.

Special Requirements:
Licensed in the State of California as a Professional Civil Engineer. Possession of a valid Class C California operator's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.