What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER position at City of Burbank?
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT
Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative Examination Dates For This Recruitment
Week of 06/15/26 - Blind application and supplemental scoring
Week of 06/29/26 - Oral interview
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Under general administrative direction of the Chief Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer, plans, directs, and coordinates Engineering Division activities related to capital improvement projects, and/or private land development reviews; and performs related work as required.
Essential Functions
Plans, directs, and organizes the work of multi-disciplined engineering staff; selects consultants as needed for the design, preparation, and review of construction plans, site investigations, cost estimates, specifications, and reports for the improvement of public facilities; supervises and manages the preparation of requests for professional services and recommends award of contract; meets with consultants and contractors to facilitate projects and resolve issues; represents the Engineering Division at various meetings, conferences and workshops; maintains current with regulations, litigation, and legislation concerning public works activities; assists in the selection of Engineering Division employees; assists in the development and establishment of work methods and standards; directs the conduct of studies and the preparation and presentation of a variety of reports; acts as department liaison to Committees, Commissions and Boards as needed, including preparing agendas, presentations, and coordinating meetings; attends and presents staff reports to City Council, and attends other day and evening meetings as needed; participates in the preparation of departmental budget and prepares the annual capital improvement program; monitors expenditures and revenues; collaborates with staff in various departments and outside agencies; supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; makes effective recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, and transfers; effectively recommends disciplinary action as needed, up to and including termination; represents the Chief Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer in their absence; drives on City business.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards: Knowledge of methods, equipment, materials, and operating practices involved in public works operations; the principles and practices of civil, structural, hydraulic, traffic, and environmental engineering related to municipal public works design, including planning, development, design, and construction; related federal, state, and city laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations; principles and practices of government budgeting; the principles of sound personnel management and supervision; spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Skill in operating modern computers and related software; techniques for preparing and reviewing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and recommendations related to public works projects; using independent judgement and decision-making skills based on standard policy, working procedures, and federal, state, and city laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations; interpreting and preparing specifications, plans, drawings, data, and reports; public speaking and professional writing. Ability to plan, organize, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of professional and paraprofessional personnel; interpret and apply related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies; meet established deadlines; prepare and monitor contract documents; prepare and present budget estimates and comprehensive reports; analyze problems and develop effective solutions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; represent the department effectively in meetings, including making presentations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, boards, commissions, outside agencies, and the public.
Education/Training: Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes but is not limited to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or a closely related field, and eight years of professional engineering experience, and two years of progressively professional administrative and supervisory management responsibilities including oversight of Land Development and/or Capital Improvement Project Programs.
Special Conditions & Requirements: Ability to perform essential functions of the classification, which include the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, bend in all directions, climb stairs and ladders, walk on uneven surfaces, make field observations, and remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, and review documents both on paper and computer monitors.
License/Certificates: A valid California Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent at time of appointment; registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of application. All required licenses and certificates, including registrations, must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.
Supplemental Information
Traffic Engineering experience is desirable.
Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative Examination Dates For This Recruitment
Week of 06/15/26 - Blind application and supplemental scoring
Week of 06/29/26 - Oral interview
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Under general administrative direction of the Chief Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer, plans, directs, and coordinates Engineering Division activities related to capital improvement projects, and/or private land development reviews; and performs related work as required.
Essential Functions
Plans, directs, and organizes the work of multi-disciplined engineering staff; selects consultants as needed for the design, preparation, and review of construction plans, site investigations, cost estimates, specifications, and reports for the improvement of public facilities; supervises and manages the preparation of requests for professional services and recommends award of contract; meets with consultants and contractors to facilitate projects and resolve issues; represents the Engineering Division at various meetings, conferences and workshops; maintains current with regulations, litigation, and legislation concerning public works activities; assists in the selection of Engineering Division employees; assists in the development and establishment of work methods and standards; directs the conduct of studies and the preparation and presentation of a variety of reports; acts as department liaison to Committees, Commissions and Boards as needed, including preparing agendas, presentations, and coordinating meetings; attends and presents staff reports to City Council, and attends other day and evening meetings as needed; participates in the preparation of departmental budget and prepares the annual capital improvement program; monitors expenditures and revenues; collaborates with staff in various departments and outside agencies; supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; makes effective recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, and transfers; effectively recommends disciplinary action as needed, up to and including termination; represents the Chief Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer in their absence; drives on City business.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards: Knowledge of methods, equipment, materials, and operating practices involved in public works operations; the principles and practices of civil, structural, hydraulic, traffic, and environmental engineering related to municipal public works design, including planning, development, design, and construction; related federal, state, and city laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations; principles and practices of government budgeting; the principles of sound personnel management and supervision; spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Skill in operating modern computers and related software; techniques for preparing and reviewing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and recommendations related to public works projects; using independent judgement and decision-making skills based on standard policy, working procedures, and federal, state, and city laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations; interpreting and preparing specifications, plans, drawings, data, and reports; public speaking and professional writing. Ability to plan, organize, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of professional and paraprofessional personnel; interpret and apply related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies; meet established deadlines; prepare and monitor contract documents; prepare and present budget estimates and comprehensive reports; analyze problems and develop effective solutions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; represent the department effectively in meetings, including making presentations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, boards, commissions, outside agencies, and the public.
Education/Training: Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes but is not limited to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or a closely related field, and eight years of professional engineering experience, and two years of progressively professional administrative and supervisory management responsibilities including oversight of Land Development and/or Capital Improvement Project Programs.
Special Conditions & Requirements: Ability to perform essential functions of the classification, which include the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, bend in all directions, climb stairs and ladders, walk on uneven surfaces, make field observations, and remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, and review documents both on paper and computer monitors.
License/Certificates: A valid California Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent at time of appointment; registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of application. All required licenses and certificates, including registrations, must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.
Supplemental Information
Traffic Engineering experience is desirable.