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Supervising Civil Engineer

Contra Costa County
Post Date
June 12, 2025
Closing Date
June 26, 2025
Salary
$146,153.66 - $177,650.72
Description

The Contra Costa County Public Works Department is offering an excellent employment opportunity to fill a vacant Supervising Civil Engineer position, located in Martinez, CA. Under general direction, Supervising Civil Engineers are responsible for an engineering division of the Public Works Department; planning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of the professional and subprofessional engineering personnel and performing related work as required.

Supervising Civil Engineers have status as division managers in the Public Works Department. Administrative and supervisory ability, as well as thorough understanding of the technical aspects of engineering, are required, since incumbents of the class are directly responsible for the operation of one of several engineering divisions.

The Contra Costa County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 650 miles of roads, 79 miles of streams and channels, and over 150 County buildings. CCCPWD services include parks and recreation, sandbag distribution, flood control, road and facilities maintenance, and storm water management. CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord, and Byron Airport in Byron. CCCPWD strives for continuous improvement to deliver cost effective, safe reliable and sustainable projects, programs, and quality services.

Public Works is responsible for providing programs and services that directly benefit the citizens of Contra Costa County. As a Division Manager in one of the engineering divisions, you oversee and guide a diverse staff to fulfill the goals of your assigned division while delivering excellent customer service.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Fosters a collaborative team environment and understands the importance and benefits of working in and with different divisions and teams.
  • Is a strategic thinker and can understand the factors that are shaping the industry and will anticipate the opportunities that will come available
  • Has the ability to create consensus amidst disorder; will use facts, data and evidence in choosing course of action
  • Supports others’ career and development plans and will offer on-going feedback, suggestions and encouragement
  • Has a proven track record as a problem solver and can readily identify current opportunities for improvement.
  • Understands the organic and dynamic characteristics of change and works as a facilitator for the organization
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
 
License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.  Out of state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.

Registration Required: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the State of California, Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.
 
Experience: Five (5) years of full-time, or its equivalent, professional experience in civil engineering, three (3) years of which must have been as a supervisor.

How to Apply

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/jobs/4964303/supervising-civil-engineer?keywords=supervisin&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs