About the PositionThe Department of Public Works has an immediate opening for a Supervising Engineer (Engineer IV) within the Department's Water Utilities Division. Supervising Engineer assignment will involve managing water supplies in coordination with stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop and implement water supply transfers as needed to maximize the beneficial use of available water resources from the District's wholesale water systems. The Water Utilities Division operates and oversees the District's Nacimiento Water Project and State Water Project wholesale water systems.The goal of the program is to store and/or put to beneficial use all the water available and recover the costs of maintaining the water supply allocation to the fullest extent possible every year. The program is also needed to identify and facilitate emergency exchanges of water and other resiliency measures. Supervising Engineer will provide ongoing strategic and technical leadership and engagement in developing and implementing the water management supply program and partnerships. Work efforts will include engineering feasibility analysis, financial analysis, negotiations, public engagement, contract development and administration. This position requires Registration as a Civil Engineer in California.The Supervising Engineer position is the highest level in the professional engineering series at the County Public Works Department and plays a critical role in leading both the Water Utilities Division and the Department. The Ideal candidate will have strong supervisory abilities, be service and action oriented, and understand the technical methodologies associated with operation and maintenance of water systems, as well as the institutional, regulatory and financial considerations important to successful water utility management.Click hereto learn more about the Public Works Utilities Division.Click hereto view the full job description for Supervising Engineer.Note: This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will have knowledge of: elements and principles of supervision and training; engineering theory, principles, methods, and materials utilized in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of public works projects including roads, bridges, drainage, flood control, water and wastewater facilities, refuse disposal (landfills) or other structures; and principles of surveying, transportation and traffic engineering.Education and ExperienceA combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Examples of qualifying education and experience include:

1. Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field AND seven years of professional level public works, civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience; or
2. Possession of a valid California Certificate of Registration as a civil engineer, traffic engineer, land surveyor or other special licensure AND four years professional civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience.

How to ApplyApplications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most Countyrecruitmentsrequire you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website atFor more information on the Public Works Department, Please visit our website at:Public Works-County of San Luis Obispo (ca.gov).Supplemental InformationLicenses and CertificatesA valid CALIFORNIA driver license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.Some positions may require a valid California Certificate of Registration as a civil engineer, traffic engineer, land surveyor or other special licensure. If this is required, it must be in possession at the time of appointment and maintained throughout employment.