Engineering Manager I/Ii (Design)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Corte Madera, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00001
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 02/08/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Definition
Salary Range:
Engineering Manager I $12,993.00 - $15,730.00 Monthly
Engineering Manager II $14,123.00 - $17,917.00 Monthly
Position may be filled at either level dependent on candidate qualifications and the current needs of the department.
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The District:
The District is a medium-sized, municipal, water agency with a Board of Directors/General Manager form of government, 245 full-time employees and a $143.2 million combined annual operating and capital budget for FY 2024. Annually, the District delivers water to over 190,000 residents and businesses in the central and southern portions of Marin County and has stewardship responsibilities for 21,000 acres of pristine watershed lands on Mt. Tamalpais.
The Position:
Under general direction, manages and administers all activities within the Design Division of the Engineering Department; manages complex engineering projects and provides responsible support to the Director of Engineering in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.
Receives general direction from the Director of Engineering. Exercises direct supervision over professional, clerical and technical staff of the Design Division.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Engineering Manager I: This is the entry-level classification in the Engineering Manager series responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the staff, operations, and activities of the Design Division. Incumbents are responsible for performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibilities. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the position at the Engineering Manager II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and require more oversight and input from the Director of Engineering. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines.
Engineering Manager II: This is the fully qualified management classification in the Engineering Manager series responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the staff, operations, and activities of the Design Division. Incumbents are responsible for performing diverse, specialized, and complex work. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Engineering Manager I by the ability and responsibility to exhibit a greater degree of independence and effectiveness for performing the full range of assigned duties. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines.
Positions in the Engineering Manager class series are flexibly staffed; positions at the Engineering Manager II level are normally filled by advancement from the Engineering Manager I level; progression to the Engineering Manager II level is dependent on (i) management affirmation that the incumbent is performing the full range of duties assigned to the classification; (ii) satisfactory work performance; (iii) the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification including any licensure and certification requirements; (iv) the incumbent satisfactorily meeting the internal promotional criteria; and (v) management approval for progression to the Engineering Manager II level.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 5:00 PMApplicants are encouraged to apply promptly as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.
Typical duties will vary depending upon specific work assignment as determined by the Director of Engineering and may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Positions at the Engineering Manager I level may perform some of these duties and responsibilities in a learning capacity.

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Design Division.
• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, strategic plans, and priorities; recommends appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Develops, administers, and oversees project and department budgets; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Selects, trains and evaluates assigned personnel; provides for professional development of assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or design services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates professional contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with District requirements and service quality; approves monthly progress payments; analyzes and resolves complex design problems that may arise.
• Directs and oversees the design of District capital improvement projects, including the development of detailed plans and project specifications; prepares all documentation required for procurement of construction bids; prepares construction cost estimates.
• Develops and recommends design criteria for District infrastructure.
• Works with Construction Department to solicit constructability review of projects during the design phase.
• Provides assistance during construction of District projects.
• Prepares and presents staff and agenda reports and other correspondence related to assigned activities and services; presents reports to the Board of Directors and various other commissions, councils, committees, and boards.
• Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
• Ensures adequate, comprehensive and timely information regarding District design projects is provided to customers, impacted agencies, District personnel and others.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in civil engineering design; researches emerging engineering design trends and enhancements and their applicability to District needs.
• Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of working and official department files.
• Ensures staff compliance with District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs other related work as required.

Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Positions at the Engineering Manager I level may exercise some of these knowledge and abilities statements in a learning capacity.

• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the Design Division.
• Principles and practices of contract administration and management.
• Principles, practices and methods of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, construction, and operation of water facilities and related systems.
• General principles for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance.
• Principles and practices of civil engineering design.
• Practices of researching civil design issues, evaluating alternatives, and making sound recommendations.
• Professional guidelines and best practices used in planning, designing, and constructing water systems projects.
• Techniques for effectively representing the District in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the Design Division.
• Methods and techniques of preparing technical and administrative reports, and general business correspondence.
• District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, oversee, manage and administer design services.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, codes and industry standards, environmental requirements and regulations, and safety regulations.
• Conduct complex design services, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Establish and maintain a variety of project filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of engineering design services in an effective and timely manner.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Provide administrative, management, and professional leadership for Design Division.
• Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
• Understand, interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present technical information and data in an effective manner.
• Effectively represent the department and the District in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Training and Experience: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
Engineering Manager I/II: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field.
Experience:

• Engineering Manager I: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Engineering Manager II: Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and satisfactory driving record.

Other Requirements:

• Per California Government Code, Title 1, Division ...