R 4578 RESOLUTION NO. 4578
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING JOB
DESCRIPTIONS AND SALARY RANGES FOR THE
POSITIONS OF CITY ENGINEER AND CAPITAL
PROJECTS ENGINEER
WHEREAS, the findings of an operational assessment of the Engineering Division have
recommended the restructuring of the management and design of capital projects,
development review activity, stormwater management regulations, traffic engineering,
encroachment permits, mapping, and other engineering services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande ("City") deems it in the best
interest of the City to eliminate the existing Assistant City Engineer position and to
establish a Capital Projects Engineer assigned to the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande ("City") deems it in the best
interest of the City to establish a City Engineer position assigned to the Community
Development Department; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande ("City") deems it in the best
interest of the City to establish a job description for the position of "Capital Projects
Engineer", a copy of which is incorporated hereto as Exhibit "A" and a job description for
the position of"City Engineer", a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "B"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande ("City") deems it in the best
interest of the City to establish a salary range for the position of Capital Projects
Engineer and City Engineer, which will be placed on the full-time salary schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande does hereby eliminate the position of Assistant City Engineer and establishes
the positions of Capital Projects Engineer and City Engineer to perform the duties and
responsibilities set forth in the job descriptions so attached as Exhibit "A" and Exhibit
"B". The permanent full-time positions of Capital Projects Engineer and Assistant City
Engineer shall receive the rates of pay as follows:
POSITION: Capital Projects Engineer
Range M-49
$6,553 - $7,967
POSITION: City Engineer
Range 56
$7,791 - $9,473
RESOLUTION NO. 4578
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective as of May 1,
2014.
On motion of Council Member Costello, seconded by Council Member Barneich, and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Costello, Barneich, Brown, Guthrie, and Mayor Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 22nd day of April, 2014.
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TONY,' • - • , MAYOR
ATTEST:
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KELLY E i•RE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
STEVE ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
T4 OTHY J. ARMEL, CITY ATTORNEY
EXHIBIT A
CAPITAL PROJECTS ENGINEER
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.
Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
To perform and/or coordinate the planning, budgeting, design, management, and inspection of
construction of capital projects involving the maintenance and upgrade of the City's street, water, sewer
and storm drain systems.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from the Director of Public Works.
Exercises supervision of contractors and assigned staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
1. Plan, prioritize and schedule construction of public works projects involving maintenance and
upgrade of the City's building, street, water, sewer and storm drain systems.
2. Prepare budget estimates, funding strategies and manage construction budgets of public works
projects.
3. Perform and/or coordinate the design, bidding, and inspection of public works projects; review and
approve progress payments to contractors on City projects.
4. Form and lead project teams with staff from other divisions and departments to coordinate planning
and design of public works projects.
5. Perform field investigation and prepare feasibility reports on proposed public works projects.
6. Prepares, coordinates and administer contracts'and requests for proposals for consultant services
and prepare agreements for design and construction projects.
7. Participate in the development and administration of the department's annual budget; participate in
the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve
expenditures; implement adjustments.
8. Prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence to the City Council, boards
and commissions.
9. Coordinate the filing and digital scanning of project records and documents.
10. Participate in meetings to coordinate issues related to public works projects and infrastructure issues.
11. Coordinate update of infrastructure master plans.
12. Provide responsible staff assistance to the Director of Public Works; may assume responsibility for
management of the department in the absence of the Director.
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Capital Projects Engineer(Continued)
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Essential Functions: (Continued)
13. Conduct a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommend
modifications to public works programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.
14. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in
the field of public works.
15. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
16. Respond and perform assigned duties in the event of a City declared emergency.
17. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Operational characteristics, services and activities of a public works program, including streets, water,
sewer and storm drain functions.
Advanced principles and practices of civil engineering and Computer-Aided Design.
Engineering mathematics, theories, principles and formulas used in the design and construction of public
works projects.
Methods and equipment used in engineering construction and inspection.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
Independently plan, budget, design, bid, manage and inspect capital projects.
Effectively assume management of the department in the absence of the Director..
Perform field investigation of construction projects.
Participate in the development and administration of department goals, objectives and procedures.
Assist in the preparation and administration of large and complex budgets.
Prepare clear and concise staff reports.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and
implement recommendations in support of goals.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful
performance of assigned duties.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities
is qualifying.A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience;
Five years of increasing responsible public works/engineering experience including two years of project
management responsibility.
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Capital Projects Engineer(Continued)
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Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil
engineering.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Possession of registration as a professional engineer in the State of California.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
Office and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens, noise, dust and
inclement weather conditions; work around heavy construction equipment; operate vehicles.
Physical Conditions:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may require maintaining physical condition
necessary for sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged periods of time; climbing stairs and ladders;
operating motorized equipment and vehicles; light to moderate lifting.
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EXHIBIT B
CITY ENGINEER
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.
Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
To direct, manage, supervise and coordinate assigned programs and activities within the Engineering
Division of the Community Development Department including land development, traffic engineering,
circulation planning and stormwater management regulations; to coordinate assigned activities with other
divisions and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to
the Director of Community Development.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from the Director of Community Development.
Exercises direct supervision over lower level staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
1. Assume management responsibility for assigned activities of the Engineering Division of the
Community Development Department related to land development, traffic engineering, circulation
planning and stormwater management regulations.
2. Perform and/or supervise plan checking of tract and parcel maps, grading, construction in the public
right-of-way, and other engineering functions.
3. Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of the Engineering Division's conditions of approval for
proposed tract and parcel maps, temporary and conditional permits and other projects.
4. Oversee stormwater management regulations.
5. Develop and update engineering standards.
6. Meet with applicants, respond to questions and concerns, and develop strategies to resolve
development issues.
7. Coordinates the evaluation of transportation and traffic impacts of development proposals and
permits; prepares or coordinates traffic studies and reports.
8. Coordinates, intersection, traffic signal and channelization design.
9. Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures;
recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels:
10. Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for Engineering Division staff; assign work
activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures;
meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
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City Engineer(Continued)
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Essential Functions(Continued):
11. Train, motivate and evaluate Engineering Division personnel; provide or coordinate staff training;
work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
12. Supervise the work of lower level Engineering Division staff in the updating, filing and digitally
scanning of City maps and plans; supervise the preparation of exhibit maps and plans used for City
meetings.
13. Respond to requests and inquiries from the public over the telephone and at front counter regarding
engineering issues.
14. Participate in the development and administration of the department's annual budget; participate in
the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve
expenditures; implement adjustments.
15. Serve as the liaison for the Engineering Division with other City departments, divisions and outside
agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
16. Serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports
and other necessary correspondence, including Traffic Commission, Planning Commission and City
Council.
17. Provide responsible staff assistance to the Director of Community Development; may assume
responsibility for management of the department in the absence of the Director.
18. Conduct a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommend
modifications to programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.
19. Prepare and review staff reports to City Council, Traffic Commission and Planning Commission.
20. Respond and perform assigned duties in the event of a City declared emergency.
21. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Advanced principles and practices of civil engineering.
Operational characteristics, services and activities of a public works program including streets, water and
sewer services functions.
Engineering mathematics, theories, principles and formulas used in the design and construction of public
works projects.
Methods and equipment used in engineering construction and inspection.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Modern Information Technology engineering_tools and equipment.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
Review private development plans for compliance with codes, regulations and engineering standards.
Oversee and participate in the management of the Engineering Division's services and activities.
Effectively assume management of the department in the absence of the Director.
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City Engineer(Continued)
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Ability to (continued):
Oversee, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff.
Supervise, train and evaluate.staff.
Participate in the development and administration of department goals, objectives and procedures.
Assist in the preparation and administration of large and complex budgets.
Prepare clear and concise staff reports.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and
implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Interpret and apply Federal, State.and local policies, laws and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful
performance of assigned duties.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities
is qualifying.A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience;
Five years of increasing responsible engineering experience, including two years of administrative and
supervisory responsibility.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil
engineering.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Possession of registration as a professional engineer in the State of California.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
Office and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens, noise, dust and
inclement weather conditions;work around heavy construction equipment; operate vehicles.
Physical Conditions:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may require maintaining physical condition
necessary for sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged periods of time; climbing stairs and ladders;
operating motorized equipment and vehicles; light to moderate lifting.
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OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELLY WETMORE, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis
Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that the attached
Resolution No. 4578 is a true, full, and correct copy of said Resolution passed and
adopted at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande on the
22na day of April, 2014.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 29th day of
April, 2014.
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KELLY TMO CITY CLERK