CC RES 2022-009 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REVISED
JOB SPECIFICATION FOR ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
WHEREAS, Title 2, Chapter 2.46, Section 2.46.030 of the Rancho Palos Verdes
Municipal Code, and Rule III, Section 1, of the Competitive Service Employee Rules
authorizes the City Manager to prepare, maintain, and amend the classification plan as
needed, which shall contain job specifications for job classifications for positions
covered by the Rules; and
WHEREAS, Rule III, Section 3 of the Competitive Service Employee Rules sets
forth the requirement that the classification plan consist of job specifications, which shall
set forth a descriptive title, typical duties and responsibilities, essential functions of the
position, and the training, experience, and other qualifications necessary or desirable for
the effective performance of each position within a job classification; and
WHEREAS, the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (the MMBA) imposes on public
employers and recognized employee organizations a "mutual obligation" to meet and
confer regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment, and
thereby freely exchange information, opinions, and proposals to reach an agreement on
matters within the scope of representation; and
WHEREAS, the change to the job specification of a represented classification
falls within the scope of bargaining, the City's and Rancho Palos Verdes Employees
Association's (RPVEA) labor relations representatives completed meet and confer and
RPVEA has no objection regarding amending and revising the job specification for
Associate Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and RPVEA desire to amend the job specification
for Associate Engineer, by accepting, adopting and implementing this resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City Council finds the above recitals are true and correct and
incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2: The City Council approves and adopts the attached revised Associate
Engineer job specification provided herewith as Exhibit B.
Section 3: This resolution shall be effective on February 15, 2022. The City
Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 15th day of February 2022.
Mayor
Attest:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify
that the above Resolution No. 2022-09 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by
the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on February 15, 2022.
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t DEFINITION AND CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
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DEPARTMENT
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The Public Works Department is responsible for a wide variety of activities, including
leadershipof the City's infrastructure and environmental program, planning, development, and
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Administration, Engineering, Maintenance, and Permitting and Resident Services. The
department also works extensively with citizen committees which are appointed by the City
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This non-exempt position is covered by Rancho Palos Verdes Employees Association. The
Associate Engineer's daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ensuring assigned
1 projects are on schedule and within budget; responding to all emails, inquiries, and phone
calls in a timely manner; reviewing engineering plans of assigned projects; prepare request
for proposal (RFP) for various projects; prepare staff reports; attend internal and external ,
meetings as a representative of the Public Works department; inspect construction permits; 1
develop engineering calculations, reports and plans; review construction, traffic, striping, and
survey plans; issue encroachment permits; provide assistance to the public; and
miscellaneous duties, as assigned. In addition, an Associate Engineer develops policies and
procedures; evaluates municipal codes and provides updates, as directed; provides •
E Construction Management services for construction projects; and manages programs for the
1 City, including but not limited to, Traffic Program, Water Quality Program, Storm Drain
I Program, and the Sanitary Sewer Program.
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IDEAL CANDIDATE
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The ideal candidate is someone that can work independently in a fast-paced environment,
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while at the same time being an effective team player. Additionally, the incumbent possesses
the ability to multi-task and stay organized. A successful candidate would be assertive, but
provide excellent customer service at the same time. Strong communication skills, both orally
1 and in writing, are desirable.
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DEFINITION AND CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The Associate Engineer is the journey-level class in the professional engineering series.
Under the general direction of the Senior Engineer, The Associate Engineer performs
professional engineering work in the field and office; and supervises the work of assistant
engineers, inspectors, consultants, contractors, support staff, and other related personnel
engaged in Public Works projects. The level of supervision received is directly related to the
complexity of the assignment. Highly complex assignments will be reviewed periodically, and
the less difficult assignments will be subject to administrative direction.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of
different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can
perform the essential functions of the job. The duties listed below are examples of the work
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typically performed by employees in this class. An employee may not be assigned all duties
listed and may be assigned duties that are not listed below.
The essential functions of the Associate engineer may vary depending upon assignment, and
may include:
• Reviewing and/or preparing plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports,
correspondence, plats petitions, diagrams, profiles and cross-sections, and project
submittals for public improvement projects.
• Utilizing advanced engineering mathematics to make accurate and complete
computations and studies to determine appropriate capacities, stresses, construction
material requirements, grades, drainage, and traffic requirements.
• Providing engineering support to maintenance staff and other departments.
• Acting on behalf of the City in meeting with and resolving engineering problems with
project contractors, private engineers, property owners, the public, and developers.
• Researching, preparing, and presenting detailed reports on engineering related
subjects; making field visits to verify conditions; conferring with other City officials to
verify research information and decisions; and applying engineering principles and
procedures to analyze data and develop recommendations.
• Attending meetings; participating in studies with other City departments or outside
agencies; and providing technical assistance as directed;
• Reviewing and recommending modifications or approval of proposed public facilities i
within'subdivision developments.
• Coordinating or supervising consultant services and evaluating and reviewing
consultant work to assure conformance with contract specifications and City and State 1
requirements.
• Participating in department, multi-departmental, and/or multi-agency studies to
provide project engineering analysis and input; conducting detailed research, preparing
extensive written reports, and participating in meetings to explain findings and
recommendations, and to explain and implement the City's position on Engineering and
related matters; may provide staff support to citizen advisory committees.
• Preparing and checking legal descriptions.
• Preparing or assisting with the preparation of Requests for Proposals.
• Reviewing and approving invoices for payment.
• Inputting database information.
• Participating in departmental goal setting, staff performance evaluations; and providing
training to departmental staff.
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• Independently generating correspondences, memoranda, reports, and studies
associated with the tasks above.
• Assisting in the preparation of the departmental budget.
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• Assisting or leading in program development and management of specific assigned
program areas.
• Analyzing and resolving problems to ensure compliance,with regulatory performance
standards and specifications.
• Verifying quantities, dimensions, safety requirements, and quality of work for
engineering projects.
• Preparing a wide variety of bid documents, and reviewing and analyzing bids.
• Processing encroachment permit applications.
• Performing additional tasks and duties as assigned by the department director.
' QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES:
EXPERIENCE:
The City uses the experience and education described below as general guidelines to
I evaluate compliance with the qualifications described above. Comparable experience and
education is acceptable for meeting the position's minimum qualifications. Specified licenses,
certificates, and registrations must be held and maintained.
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering,
architecture, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and two years
I of verifiable professional and civil engineering experience is required.
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• Possession of a current Certificate of Registration as a civil engineer in the State of I
California is required.
• Possession of valid Class"C" California Driver's License, in accordance with ADA
I regulations, is a condition of employment for those appointed to this class.
Knowledge of:
Standard engineering concepts and practices as they apply to private construction activity
and public capital improvement and maintenance projects. Techniques and methods utilized
in engineering plan review of complex private development projects and public capital
improvement and maintenance projects. Modern developments in current literature
concerning, and sources of information regarding, public sector civil engineering. Working
knowledge of the Subdivision Map Act and engineering calculation methods and techniques.
Organization, structure, operations of, and legal authority for municipal government in
California. Familiarity with Public Works contracting code requirements for the State of
California. Techniques used in effective interpersonal communication. Materials, equipment,
regulations, principles, procedures and/or practices necessary to perform required duties
including but not limited to: applicable safety and health regulations; correct English usage,
spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Skill in:
Performing professional civil engineering duties including but not limited to: the development
of, checking, compiling, and application of field data used in the layout and construction of
streets, roads, curbs, sidewalks, subdivisions, sewers, storm drains, and other projects as a
primary duty, supervising and training personnel and advising superiors on appointments,
evaluations and disciplinary actions; participating in budget preparation and administration;
participating in the design of public works improvements and construction; preparing plans,
profiles and cross-sections; performing engineering analyses and calculations such as those
required to determine horizontal and vertical alignment, tentative grades, as well as curve
computations; conferring with the public, contractors and developers to provide information
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and assistance in complying with engineering rules and requirements; preparing and checking
legal descriptions for deeds, easements and rights-of-way, participating in the acquisition of
rights-of-way and establishment of improvement districts by conducting interviews with
property owners and coordinating right-of-way acquisition activities with the State and County;
acting as chief of survey party or as resident engineer for construction projects as required;
preparing correspondence and reports, and maintaining records; operating motor vehicle
while performing various duties that include conducting field inspections and other travel to 1
and from assignments.
Ability to:
Work in,a team environment. Communicate ideas and concepts effectively. Review and
coordinate the preparation of engineering plans, designs, specifications, and estimates.
Independently review maps and plans to determine specific conformance with engineering
standards and Federal, State, and City requirements. Conduct a variety of types of research,
including field research, and prepare and present logical, objective, and concise or detailed
memoranda, correspondence, and staff reports. Read, comprehend, interpret, and apply
laws, ordinances, codes, specifications, policies, and regulations in the preparation of written
reports and in oral communications with the public, the development community, and other
employees of the City. Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with
the public, departmental clients, professionals in other jurisdictions, co-workers, and other
City staff. Serve as a technical resource and adviser to assist in facilitating identification of
solutions. Evaluate field conditions to determine appropriate engineering or construction
methods, and develop and recommend alternative engineering or construction methods.
Compute, interpret, and apply complex engineering formulae, and apply and analyze
principles of hydraulics, mechanics, capacities, and stress. Follow oral and written
instructions and apply reasoned judgment when new circumstances warrant deviation from
established circumstances. Deliver prepared oral presentations to governmental bodies and
public groups, and respond appropriately to questions. Satisfactorily perform required duties;
learn and apply the principles and practices of effective supervision, training and performance
evaluation, budget preparation and administration; communicate effectively in writing and
orally; reason logically and creatively; demonstrate initiative; work independently and on111
project matrix teams; legally operate a
motor vehicle in the State of California.
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SPECIAL NOTES:
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human
Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact
us at(310) 544-5332 no later than five (5) business days before the test date.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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Strength, dexterity, coordination and vision to use a keyboard and video display terminal for
long periods of time. Hearing and speaking ability to communicate clearly on the telephone
and at a public counter. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper;
occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. such as files, stacks of papers, reference
and other materials. Moving from place to place within an office; some reaching for items
above and below desk level. Ability to walk on uneven and/or unpaved ground in the field and
at construction sites including areas of land zoned as open space hazard areas to perform
investigations, take and record measurements and perform inspections.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:
Generally clean work environment with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes,
odors, or noise. Video display terminal is used on a daily basis. Periodic contact with angry
and upset individuals, frequent interruptions of planned work activities by telephone calls,
office visitors and response to unplanned events. Some work in the field or at construction
sites will be required.
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