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Job Description
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
The mission of the Marin County Department of Public Works is To provide quality services and maintain and improve public infrastructure and facilities, while protecting Marin’s natural resources. Read more about the Department of Public Works .
ABOUT THE POSITION
There are two (2) Full Time Regular Hire vacancies, one (1) in the Engineering Division and one (1) in the Land Development Division.
Under direction of a Senior Civil Engineer, the Civil Engineer helps define, design and/or review minor projects and phases of large civil engineering projects with complex budgets and timelines. This position exercises substantial initiative, judgment, and expertise to meet program and project needs. The Civil Engineer may be responsible for designing projects, reviewing project plans and specifications prepared by consultants, or reviewing development applications. The Civil Engineer helps in selecting consultants, preparing contract documents, and administering contracts during construction. This position provides direction and mentorship to more junior staff and oversees both technical and administrative work to ensure that work is performed efficiently and effectively for the public good.
Engineering Division
Projects may include such things as: bridge repair and replacement, culvert repair and replacement, new retaining walls, pavement management, road improvements, new stormwater management devices, new traffic management devices and others. This Division currently has a staff of 16 engineers, surveyors, and administrative staff.
Land Development Division
Projects include a full range of private development from improvements to single family homes and small businesses to new subdivisions with extensive new infrastructure. This position issues and oversees permits such as grading, creek and quarry permits, supports the Road Commissioner role by issuing encroachment permits, transportation permits, and film permits, ensures private development project comply with stormwater regulations, floodplain management requirements, and use of the public rights-of-way, interacts with the public at the Counter and in meetings, and coordinates with the Community Development Agency to develop conditions of approval for development projects. This Division currently has a staff of 11 engineers and inspectors.
Signing bonus:
In addition to a competitive compensations package, new, full-time, regular hire Civil Engineers are eligible to receive a $10,000.00 signing bonus, which will be split into two equal payments: 50% at time of hire (i.e. first paycheck) and the remaining 50% after successful completion of their probationary period.
Differential:
California-licensed Professional Civil Engineer are eligible for an additional 2% differential above base salary.
Hybrid schedule:
The Department of Public Works has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.
ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidates:
Our ideal candidates have a high degree of integrity along with the technical knowledge and experience to confidently work in a team of engineers, support staff, and consultants. You should be able to efficiently and effectively conduct engineering analysis, prepare plans and other bid documents, read and interpret government codes, provide support to projects under construction, and work with and direct the activities of consultants. You can communicate with the public, elected officials and government staff, both verbally and in writing, in multiple formats including face-to-face, virtual meetings and formal public forums. Being well versed in a range of different types of projects and programs, which may include pavement management, road widening and reconstruction, stormwater management, floodplain management, drainage, grading, landslide repair, retaining structures, construction management, facilities, and others, is desirable, but expertise in all areas is not required. Working closely with staff from other jurisdictions, divisions, departments, regulatory agencies and the public will determine your success in this role.
Our highly qualified candidates have:
- Knowledge ofprinciples and practices of pavement management and maintenance; principles and practices of traffic engineering is desirable; understanding of drainage and stormwater management; education and formal training in civil engineering and related fields including certifications in specific disciplines; experience in local government or working with local governments on particular projects; general knowledge of construction principles and practices; California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); discretionary vs. ministerial permitting processes, including application of conditions of approval and codes; AutoCAD is desirable.
- Skill in preparing and reviewing project scopes, bid documents, and budgets; hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and hydrologic data review; conducting complex engineering analysis; managing staff and/or consultants and contractors; writing complex technical documents and documents for the general public; interpreting and applying federal, state and local codes; interfacing with the public.
- Ability to manage project budgets; innovate new solutions to engineering problems or ways to improve program administration; resolve conflicts professionally.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:- Principles, practices and techniques of civil engineering to lead projects from inception to completion.
- Principles, practices, methods, material and equipment used in surveying of streets, roads, boundaries (including water boundaries), flood control structures, and other public works projects, including mathematics and computations used in each.
- For the Land Surveyor assignment, principles, practices, methodology and equipment pertaining to land surveying.
- For the Land Surveyor assignment, current legal requirements of land survey work, including the State Subdivision Map Act, State Land Surveyors Act, local ordinances and regulations.
- Uses and operation methods of various types of construction equipment.
- Statistics and advanced mathematics including algebra and analytic geometry; civil engineering drafting software.
- Correct methods of using engineering equipment including computers, computer programs in the engineering field, calculators, drafting and surveying instruments.
- One position may require comprehensive knowledge of Transportation Engineering principles as they apply to County road facilities.
- Organize work, establish priorities and set goals and objectives.
- Apply principles of logic and scientific reasoning to analyze, develop and evaluate alternative courses of action to determine appropriate solutions.
- Read, understand and interpret complex technical and legal documents, math, technical drawings and plans, and other engineering material related to hydraulics, soil mechanics, surveying and related disciplines.
- Stake construction sites; coordinate survey functions with constructions operations.
- Retain and recall factual, technical data and legal provisions.
- Provide formal supervision or lead direction to staff.
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing sufficient to convey technical information and give instructions.
- Depending on assignment, conduct contract negotiations in a persuasive manner.
- Write reports, correspondence, and records clearly, concisely and with technical accuracy.
- Adjust to workload changes and work under stress to meet deadlines.
- Maintain effective working relationships with all levels of representatives from governmental and private agencies, construction and consultant contractors, coworkers and the general public.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 5/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Marin
Show moreThe County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.
This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.
OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:
To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.
When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.
We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.
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