Deputy Director - Engineering & Maintenance

Position Information

Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI) seeks an experienced professional to manage the Engineering & Maintenance Division!

Starting salary up to $107.51/hour ($224,386/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*

Please note: This position requires a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the State of California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

1. Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment.
2. Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range.
3. Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year.
4. County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options.
5. Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities.
6. Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.
7. Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security.
8. Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment.
9. Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

About the Position

Reporting to the Director of Public Infrastructure, the Deputy Director of Engineering and Maintenance directly supervises the Engineering Division Manager, Road Operations Division Manager, and an Engineering Technical Writer. They are responsible for assisting in the formulation of SPI's long-range goals through the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and plans. Additionally, the Deputy Director is responsible for reviewing and evaluating public infrastructure programs to anticipate future needs; coordinating the activities of their assigned divisions; and assisting in the preparation of the departmental budget. They develop, oversee, and manage Board Items, presentations, and other documents in support of key departmental objectives and act as the main point of contact for Board inquiries related to the County's road system.

The ideal candidate for this position is a creative and innovative thinker who is excited by the prospect of change and the challenge of managing a large variety of complex public infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in all areas of engineering, road design, traffic, land development, maintenance, and right of way. In addition, a strong political acumen is desired as this position is required to interact successfully with executives, elected officials, department heads, employees, and community members. This position also needs to have skills to build, train, and manage high performing teams and a demonstrated ability to successfully work with a diverse group of individuals, both internal and external. Emotional intelligence as well as strong management skill is a necessity.

The individual selected for this position will possess the following competencies, skills, and abilities:

• A thorough understanding of the current issues related to California governmental transportation, public works budgets, and operations.
• Experience working with the principles of project budgeting, financial management, and revenue generation.
• Expertise in the fundamentals of all types of project management and delivery methods, including a thorough knowledge of federally funded projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing creative and alternative solutions to administrative, management, and fiscal challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to effectively manage supervisors, lead teams, and collaborate with multiple agencies and the public.
• Exceptional analytical skills, problem solving, and process improvement abilities.
• Superior knowledge and facility with Microsoft Office software.

About the Department

Leading the way in maintaining a safe and sustainable community through stewardship and innovation. Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI) plans, builds, manages, and maintains the County of Sonoma's investment in critical services and quality infrastructure. SPI's multiple Divisions are dedicated to providing construction and maintenance services throughout the community:

• Administration
• Airport - operates and maintains airfield facilities for general and commercial services as well as corporate, recreational, law enforcement, emergency medical transport, and firefighting aircraft.
• Integrated Waste (Refuse) - provides ecologically sound solid waste disposal, natural gas recovery, recycling, community hazardous waste disposal, and composting programs to the County.
• Roads - performs design, construction, and maintenance of all roads, bridges, and minor drainage systems within the County road system, and keeps roads open and safely passable for the public.
• Transit - delivers cost effective public transportation services to meet the public's transit needs.
• Water Systems - operates, maintains, and improves the Fitch Mountain, Salmon Creek, Freestone, and Jenner water systems.
• Fleet Operations
• Facilities Development Management
• Purchasing

About Sonoma County

The County of Sonoma offers a rare and compelling array of scenic, recreational, and geographic characteristics that include over 200 award-winning wineries, majestic redwoods, inspiring coastline and beaches, and the vibrant Russian River. Encompassing over one million acres of land and water, rich with agriculture, parks, campsites, lakes, and open spaces, the County is home to over 500,000 residents and offers a wide variety of art and music festivals, farmers' markets, and concert venues. Local schools continually rank high on California's Academic Performance Index, and the Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University offer higher education opportunities.

Please visit sonomacountyconnections.org for more information about Sonoma County, the place to live, work, and build your career.

Sonoma Public Infrastructure is recruiting to fill a Deputy Director - Engineering & Maintenance position. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes) and our Employee Benefits Directory.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Minimum Qualifications

License: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the State of California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is required. Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level, including special endorsements as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Experience: Extensive professional experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities stated herein. Normally, five years of full-time, professional engineering experience, including at least two years in an administrative or supervisory capacity, would provide such opportunity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of: the planning, design, and construction of large-scale public works projects; the principles, practices and techniques of civil engineering; state and federal laws relative to the planning and development of public works projects.

Thorough knowledge of: the principles and practices of personnel and fiscal administration, including the budgetary process, principles of supervision, staff development and training; the principles and practices of contract negotiation and administration; economic research and feasibility as it relates to public works projects.

Considerable knowledge of: English syntax and grammar.

Ability to: plan, organize and direct the activities of a large staff of highly specialized professional, technical, maintenance, and clerical staff; establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with coworkers, subordinates, representatives of other governmental agencies, private contractors, private organizations, consulting engineers and architects, and the general public; prepare and implement administrative and fiscal policies and controls; coordinate divisional program activities with other Department Divisions, and other public entities; determine organizational needs and functional changes in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness; provide effective leadership in the development of new or improved procedures; analyze and review staff reports and recommendations and to give constructive criticism; effectively assemble, organize and present in written and/or oral form, reports containing alternative solutions and recommendations regarding specific resources, plans and policies; speak before groups regarding department plans, projects, and functions.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Responses to supplemental questions may be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are accepted online at Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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