Engineer Division Manager - Community Development

*This recruitment is open until filled. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis. The advertised salary is for this position only*

The City of Oxnard's Community Development Department is seeking an Engineer Division Manager to join the team. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO: 

• Reviews maps including but not limited to, parcel maps, tentative maps, final maps, record maps, official maps and surveys, lot line adjustments, corrected and amended maps for compliance with the State of California Sub-Division Map Act, and makes recommendations to the City Engineer.

• Coordinate with the City Land Surveyor for the required review and approval of land surveying work product, including but not limited to: maps, legal descriptions, and exhibits prior to recordation.

• Reviews and performs plan reviews of subdivision improvements, development plans, soil and geotechnical reports, and structural calculations.

• Reviews for compliance conditions of approval for all subdivision improvements and proposed developments, and makes recommendations to the City Engineer.

• Reviews and approves corrected plans.

• Supervises inspection and engineering personnel, including training, conducting personnel evaluations, and recommending disciplinary action.

• Provides information regarding subdivision and site development program procedures, required submittals, plan processing and inspection to interested parties.

• Prepares, reviews, and coordinates insurance and bonding requirements for subdivisions and land divisions.

• Coordinates work with engineers, contractors, architects, property owners, developers, and City staff from other departments.

• Confers with developers, consulting engineers, contractors and the public on questions, revisions, and progress of projects.

• Review and assist right-of-way and easement deed preparation.

• Develops requirements for tract maps and land divisions.

• Assists with the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of City Standards.

• Provides comments and conditions of approval on planning applications for entitlement. 

• Assists with the issuance of grading and encroachment permits for land development projects, including calculating and processing permit fees.

• Performs field inspections on construction projects to ensure compliance with contract requirements.

• Reviews title reports, background deeds, map information submitted by surrounding properties, closure calculations, and performs research.

• Researches publications and industry information sources.

• Prepares special engineering studies and reports.

• Attends various staff and regional technical advisory meetings.

• Provides technical and professional assistance/support to other City departments and divisions, Planning Commission, and City Council as necessary.

• Acts for the City Engineer in his/her absence.
  
  

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:

This class is the seventh level in an eight-level Engineering Series devoted to providing professional engineering review, management, and oversight of inspection and construction administration for land development projects within the City of Oxnard Community Department. . Incumbents provide supervision and management of engineers and technical staff for all aspects of land development projects.. As assigned, work may include reviewing and approving improvement plans, supervising construction throughout the land development inspection team from conception to close-out; process fees and issue permits, review field problems and process revisions; managing engineering review process; providing technical review for projects; serving as the City (owner) key staff contact for architects, engineers, consultants and outside agencies; managing work assignments, project scheduling and budgets; provide design review comments, reviewing specifications and drawings; inspecting job sites as required; enforcing standards and procedures; preparing conditions of approval,; reviewing and approving change orders,; attending and/or facilitating meetings; researching and compiling complex information and preparing complex reports; attending public meetings and making public presentations; assisting in budget preparation; maintaining project records; and coordinating with outside entities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is distinguished from the Senior Engineer in that it provides management of complex, sensitive and/or citywide projects and may provide direct supervision of engineers and technical staff.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

As assigned, incumbents supervise professional, paraprofessional and support staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.

WORK SCHEDULE: The normal work week is Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm and alternating Fridays 8:00am to -5:00pm.  Depending on the work assignment staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. The standard work environment varies depending on assignment but is typically either dependent on each position which is primarily in an office setting or out in the field. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.