Published date: October 18, 2024

SALARY $62.49 – $77.26 Hourly
$10,832.00 – $13,391.00 Monthly
LOCATION City of Cerritos, CA
JOB TYPE Full-Time Management JOB NUMBER FT142425
DEPARTMENT Public Works DIVISION Engineering
OPENING DATE 10/10/2024 CLOSING DATE 11/1/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Description

Under the direction of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer, the Assistant City Engineer is responsible for planning,
organizing, and directing a wide range of engineering activities in both office and field settings. This role manages the
Engineering Division and ensures effective coordination with other City departments, public agencies, and external
stakeholders. Key responsibilities include the development and implementation of the City’s Capital Improvement Program
(CIP), encompassing planning, budgeting, design, construction administration, and inspection of various infrastructure
projects.

The position also involves approving engineering plans, conducting traffic control and mobility assessments, and reviewing
subdivision maps and development proposals. Additionally, the Assistant City Engineer is responsible for preparing and
presenting technical reports and recommendations to the City Council and City Commissions, managing complex
engineering studies, and overseeing the work of architectural and engineering consultants.
The Assistant City Engineer exercises supervision over professional, technical and administrative support staff. In the
absence of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer, incumbent serves as the Acting City Engineer and assumes
responsibility for approving engineering plans and specifications.
Job Characteristics: May work a varying schedule of hours, which may include nights, early mornings, weekends and
holidays.

Examples of Duties

• Plans, manages, and oversees daily functions, operations, and activities of the City of Cerritos Engineering Division
within the Public Works Department. Serves as Assistant City Engineer and as senior project manager, coordinating
and managing complex aspects of the CIP, including grading field inspections and environmental programs.
• Conducts project planning for CIP activities; provides oversight and input into the conceptual design of
engineering projects; resolves issues related to scope or cost for major facility upgrades and replacements.
• Leads the development of long-range CIPs; assists with financial forecasting and analysis; ensures plans meet City
needs; directs and participates in planning for CIP projects.
• Determines project scope; oversees and reviews preparation of plans and specifications by division and consultant
staff.
• Manages consulting requests for proposals for professional and construction services; evaluates proposals,
recommends awards, negotiates and administers contracts; ensures compliance with City standards, time, and
budget estimates; resolves complex issues and approves field changes as needed.
• Reviews and approves construction materials and shop drawings; analyzes and negotiates contract change orders;
addresses construction-related issues; manages construction claims.
• Participates in developing and administering the division budget; proposes and presents budget recommendations
for CIP projects.
• Oversees and reviews grading plans and permits; adjusts and revises plans and specifications for CIP projects,
tract and parcel maps, and lot line modifications; manages controversial encroachment permits and other
engineering documents.
• Reviews and checks plans for complex construction projects to ensure compliance with codes; monitors
engineering methods and verifies structural calculations.
• Negotiates mitigation measures with developers and regulatory agencies; ensures public improvements meet
plans, specifications, and standards; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local codes and safety
requirements.
• Conducts and prepares traffic and parking analyses; reviews City traffic sections and develops traffic control plans.
• Reviews and approves traffic-related engineering plans for public improvement projects.
• Develops and drafts environmental impact reports related to traffic and parking.
• Ensures compliance with environmental programs, including NPDES regulations, as part of CIP and public works
activities.
• Prepares reports and studies on planning and CIP projects; interprets and applies policies and regulatory
requirements.
• Conducts complex engineering studies and investigations to support public works projects and ensures accurate
reporting of findings.
• Participates in selecting, training, and evaluating division personnel; develops performance standards,
communicates expectations, observes and documents performance; recommends disciplinary actions and
terminations; submits recommendations to the department director.
• Plans and participates in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the
Engineering Division; monitors compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Attends meetings, makes presentations, and represents the City; responds to inquiries from the public, agencies,
developers, contractors, and City staff; investigates complaints and recommends corrective actions.
• Communicates and coordinates with contractors, consulting engineers, developers, utility companies, and the
public as the City’s representative for construction projects.
• Performs related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:
• Municipal budget administration, capital improvement programs, and revenue sources related to the area assigned.
• Principles and practices of complex project management and administration.
• Design, construction, and repair of streets, highways, sanitary sewers, storm drains, traffic control devices, and
related public facilities.
• Laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances applicable to the area assigned, including federal and state laws/
requirements.
• Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Highway & Street Design,
California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), Los Angeles
County Standards Plans and Design Manuals.
• Design, construction, and repair of traffic control devices.
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of civil engineering and design principles.
• Hydraulics and hydrology, structural design, engineering economics, and land survey.
• Roadway and mobility design, along with uses of asphalt and structural concrete.
• Advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work.
• Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, MS Office, and related engineering programs.
• Operations, services, and activities of a civil engineering program.

Agency
City of Cerritos
Address
18125 Bloomfield Ave.
Cerritos, California, 90703
Phone: (562) 860-0311
Website: https://cerritos.gov

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