Assistant Deputy Director(s) - Engineering & Capital Projects Department - U2417 (Unclassified)

The Engineering & Capital Projects Department (ECP) and Strategic Capital Projects Department (SCP) currently have multiple Assistant Deputy Director openings in various Divisions. This interview may also be used to fill other positions within the Departments in the future.
The ECP Construction Management and Field Engineering (CMFE) Division of the Construction Branch:
The CMFE Division is primarily responsible for the construction management of the City's Capital Improvement Program. The division manages the construction phase of each project from inception until final acceptance. The Assistant Deputy Director position will lead and support CMFE Division's Senior Engineers in the execution and management of their workload among other operational duties.

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, the Assistant Deputy Director is responsible for assisting with the successful operation of the CMFE Division.
The ECP Design Divisions:
The ECP Design Divisions are primarily responsible for project management, design, and delivery of the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The branch is responsible for developing the conceptual scope and final design of CIP assets addressing the needs of the client department to expand, replace, or rehabilitate an asset. The Assistant Deputy Director (ADD) positions in this division support the Deputy Director in managing the delivery and execution of the different programs through quality designs that meet or exceed the expectations of the client department through communication and customer service. The project designs are performed both by in-house design and by a consultant, requiring constant training and focus on general staff development. The Design Divisions also support their projects in the construction phase until project closeout. The ADD position will support the different sections in the successful delivery of current goals and prepare them to deliver the anticipated goals for future fiscal years.
The SCP PURE Water Phase 1 CIP Divisions:
Pure Water San Diego is the largest integrated infrastructure project that the City of San Diego has undertaken. The Pure Water San Diego project will produce 83 million gallons of water per day (mgd). Based on recent water use projections, that represents nearly one-half of San Diego's water supply needs. PURE Water Phase 1 projects are currently in construction with a total budget exceeding 1.5 Billion dollars. The Program consists of three major components (packages) of the CIP Program: Conveyance, Treatment, and Facilities. ADD's will serve as the lead to successfully deliver their assigned packages (groups of projects) on schedule, within budget, and according to Pure Water Program performance specifications.
Each ADD will be responsible for the Project Management, Construction Management, and Commissioning of the following CIP Project: The Conveyance team will focus on pipeline projects including tunneling and subaqueous pipelines. The Treatment team will focus on treatment plant projects including a new treatment plant as well as expansion of existing plants. The Facilities section will focus on facility projects including new pump stations, expansions to existing pump stations as well as the Phase 2 demonstration facility and pipeline projects.
There's no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. The City is looking for exceptional people who want to make a positive impact through their work, will serve their community proudly, and be excited to come to work every day. Education and experience studies have shown that people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every task listed in the job description. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications and we encourage you to apply if you are interested.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
ECP

• Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards for the Division that are in alignment with E&CP's overarching goals.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of professional engineering, technical, and administrative staff, through subordinate supervisors.
• Assist with coordination of E&CP activities with other departments, outside agencies, and organizations; provide staff assistance to the Mayor and City Council and relevant boards and commissions; and prepare and present reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Provides management direction for the planning, design, and construction of the CIP projects.
• Supervises and participates in the development and administration of the Division's positions; assists with the development of the City's Capital improvement budget and participates in various Citywide presentations as part of the approval process.
• Assist Deputy Director with delivering the City's major Capital Improvement Projects including but not limited to the following infrastructure types: bridges, roadways and multi-modal accessibility paths, traffic control and traffic calming, public buildings, parks, recreation facilities, airport-related facilities, drainage and flood control, water quality, and water and sewer pipelines, treatment plants, reservoirs, and pump stations.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with various City departments to ensure Capital Projects are managed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Provides professional and technical engineering advice to other City departments and maintains professional standards for engineering services provided throughout the City.
• Serves as a focal point and arbitrator of disputes and interpretation of engineering and construction management policies and regulations.
• Provides Citywide leadership in developing and enhancing engineering methodologies.
• Represents Division and E&CP and the interest of the City to outside groups and organizations, and provides technical assistance as necessary.
• Maintains strong regional involvement with other public agencies, trade groups, and regulatory entities.
• Performs other duties under the delegated responsibilities of a Deputy City Engineer, and
• Acts as the Appointing Authority in the absence of the Deputy Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field, and
• A minimum or equivalent of five (5) years at the management/supervisory level for a public agency with the direction of professional project management and construction management staff.
• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.

ECP: Ten (10) years of progressively more responsible civil engineering experience.

SCP: Minimum of ten (10) years of project management and/or construction management experience in treatment, pipelines, reservoirs, water, wastewater, or water resources.

Desirable Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A commitment to public service, fiscal responsibility, and innovation in government.
• Substantial, progressively responsible management experience that demonstrates the ability to direct a major operating construction management department division.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively identify and support creative and viable technical and business solutions.
• The ability to balance competing interests in a regulatory and political environment.
• Demonstrated success in managing large multi-year capital improvement projects.
• Competency in exercising fiduciary responsibilities to protect the interests of the City and the public.
• Strong experience and background in public works management and engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Focus on enhanced customer service and customer satisfaction.
• Strong interpersonal leadership skills, with the ability to successfully interact with a wide variety of stakeholders; and
• Active and genuine commitment to managing diversity in the workplace and encouraging high-performing teams.

Benefits:
The City offers a robust benefits package that includes:

• Defined retirement plan, including pension reciprocity, dependent on an employee's eligibility status (new hire, rehire, etc.).
• A wide variety of cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or in-lieu cash waiver.
• 11 paid City holidays per calendar year and 1 floating holiday per fiscal year.
• Approximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for an employee's first 15 years of service, and approximately 216 hours for 16+ years of service.
• Up to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year.
• Up to 320 hours of paid Parental Leave per childbirth or placement of a child.
• Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per fiscal year.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year, and complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities.
• Free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
• Access to premier City golf courses at a discounted rate.
• Reduced-rate fitness center memberships.
• City-paid life insurance.

For additional details, please review the Benefits Summary for Unclassified Employees (Download PDF reader) or contact the Benefits Division of the Risk Management Department at (619) 236-5924.

The Department:
The Engineering and Capital Projects Department (E&CP) provides a full range of engineering services for the City's capital investment. E&CP is responsible for the planning, design, project, and construction management of public improvement projects part of the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP); quality control and inspection of private work permitted in the right-of-way; and surveying and materials testing. E&CP's activities include work on public infrastructure assets to rehabilitate, restore, improve, and add to the City's capital facilities. E&CP is comprised of the following Divisions:

• Facilities & Parks Project Delivery
• Utilities Project Delivery
• Storm Water and Transportation Project Delivery
• Program and Project Development
• Project Management Office
• Business Operations and Employee Services
• Construction Management & Field Engineering
• Construction Engineering Services

The Strategic Capital Projects Department: The Strategic Capital Projects Department (SCP) strives to provide quality engineering, project management, and construction management on complex, unique, and large Capital Projects that enhance the safety and the environment of the City of San Diego. The department provides project management expertise including, but not limited to, the direct management of City Capital Projects and the oversight of Capital Projects led by other organizations via an agreement. This includes a full range of services such as planning, designing, engineering, project and construction management, quality assurance and inspection, and contract management (contractors & consultants), The department will deliver Capital Projects through multiple delivery methods including but not limited to Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk, Progressive Design-Build, Private-Public Partnerships, Agency Agreement, and more.

The City:
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