DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

Salary

$179,593.68 - $218,287.44 Annually

Location

City of Manteca, Manteca, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-033

Department

ENGINEERING

Division

ENGINEERING

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

12/31/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE EARLY ONCE A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED

DEFINITION

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and operations of the Engineering Department; participates in the development of policies and strategies for division operations; manages the effective use of division resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides complex and responsible support to the Director in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives administrative direction from the Director of Engineering. Exercises supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of supervision.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a deputy department director classification that oversees, directs, and manages the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department, including short and long-term planning as well as development and administration of departmental policies, procedures, and services. This class carries the same types of operational responsibilities as the department head but may not have direct accountability for strategic or policy related planning and development. This class provides assistance to the Director of Engineering in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities and serves as the department director in that individuals absence. Subordinate level management and/or supervisory positions generally report to these positions. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy, City functions, and activities, including the role of the City Council, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas. The incumbent is accountable for working with the Director to accomplish departmental planning and operational goals and objectives, and to further the City's goals and objectives within general policy guidelines.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Essential Duties:

Management may amend duties pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Assumes full operational management responsibility for the Engineering Department.
• Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the Department; continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of change.
• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the department's budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements budgetary adjustments, as necessary.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and directs Department personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns.
• Monitors and implements legal, regulatory, technology, and legislative changes and court decisions that may affect the work of the department; determines equipment acquisition, training programs, and procedural changes to ensure retention of qualified staff and the provision of services to the community in an effective, efficient, and economical manner.
• Oversees the development of consultant requests for proposals for professional services and the advertising and bid processes; evaluates proposals and recommends project award; coordinates with legal counsel to determine City needs and requirements for contractual services; negotiates contracts and agreements and administers same after award.
• Directs and administers activities and programs for compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations governing road and bridge construction and maintenance.
• Directs the preparation of a variety of studies and reports relating to current and long-range City construction and capital improvement needs and develops specific proposals to meet them; provides technical assistance to staff.
• Plans and directs project management activities for various capital and construction improvement projects, including the preparation of plans, specifications, designs, estimates, contracts, schedules, inspections, and project monitoring.
• Represents the department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains and interprets departmental programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues.
• Conducts various departmental organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
• Participates in and makes presentations to the City Council and a wide variety of committees, boards, and commissions; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of contemporary trends and innovations in the field of principles and practices of engineering.
• Directs the maintenance of working and official departmental files; prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects assigned by the Director of Engineering.
• Responds to public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations; serves as a spokesperson for the Department at community events, meetings, and other public relations activities.
• Ensures staff observe and comply with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Oversight of education, outreach and social media of assigned areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, and supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Principles and practices of strategic plan development.
• Principles and practices of budget administration.
• Principles and practices of contract management.
• General principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area.
• Principles, practices, and procedures of public administration in a municipal setting.
• Functions, authority, and responsibilities of an elected City Council.
• Modern principles and practices of civil engineering design and construction.
• Principles and practices of development services including preparation of installation agreements and fee/credit analysis.
• Modern principles of real estate management including purchase, sale, leasing, and encroachment permits.
• Methods and techniques of developing technical and administrative reports, and business correspondence.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and programs, projects, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Provide administrative and professional leadership for the Engineering Department.
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of management, supervisory, professional, and technical personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
• Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Effectively administer special projects with contractual agreements and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Effectively represent the City and the department in meetings with governmental agencies, contractors, vendors, and various businesses, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Direct the establishment of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or related engineering field.

Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of increasingly responsible professional experience while holding a valid Professional Engineer Registration in the State of California, including two (2) years of experience equivalent to the City's Principal Engineer class.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer, to be maintained throughout employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

City employees are expected to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays as required to accommodate the City's needs, in addition to responding as a Disaster Services Emergency Worker (California Government Code Section 3100-3109).

CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN: This position is covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System. The following plans are applicable:

Classic Tier I: 2.7% @ 55

Employee Contribution: 13.75% (8% member contribution + 5.75% cost-share of employer contribution)

Classic Tier II: 2% @ 60

Employee Contribution: 12.75% (7% member contribution + 5.75% cost-share of employer contribution)

There is no Tier II formula for Deputy Fire Chief positions.

PEPRA: 2% @ 62

PEPRA members shall pay through payroll deduction an additional 5.75% toward the employer contribution plus fifty percent (50%) of normal cost of their retirement plan as determined annually by CalPERS.

(Employee Contribution: 13.50 % (7.75% member contribution + 5.75% cost-share of employer contribution)

PEPRA 2.7% @ 57 ( Deputy Fire Chief)

PEPRA members shall pay through payroll deduction an additional 5.75% toward the employer contribution plus fifty percent (50%) of normal cost of their retirement plan as determined annually by CalPERS.

(Employee Contribution: 13.50 % (7.75% member contribution + 5.75% cost-share of employer contribution)

DEFFERED COMPENSATION & SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLANS:

457(b) Plan - Employees may voluntarily contribute to this plan and have the option to place 4% stipend directly into your account.

401(a) - 1% City Contribution with a 3-year resting schedule.

This 401(a) plan supplements the CalPERS retirement benefit to provide the following vesting schedule: 1 year = 33% / 2 years = 67% / 3 years =100%

CITY WIDE MEDICAL MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION:

Manteca offers various Medical Plan options through CALPERS.

Single: $1,050

Employee +1: $2,000

Family: $2,700

Stipend: $800 (opt out of Medical)

DENTAL & VISION:

Benefits offered through Delta Dental & VSP

City Pays 100% of Premium Costs

LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE:

Employees shall receive $10,000, plus an equivalent amount to their annual salary of group life insurance coverage upon being employed one full calendar month. The City shall pay all premium costs for life insurance coverage. (Supplemental coverage available)

VACATION LEAVE:

Effective February 1, 2025, Department Head shall be entitled to vacation leave accrual based upon their total years of service working for a public agency, subject to verification and approval by the Director of Human Resources. Qualifying public agency service includes City, County, Special District or State. Vacation will accrue on a semi-monthly pay period basis, in accordance with the following accrual rates shown below and the Personnel and Rules and Regulations.

Public Service Total: Annual Accrual (Per Semi-Monthly Pay Period)

1 thru 48 months 80 hours annually (3.33 hours per pay period)

49 thru 96 months 120.00 hours annually (5 hours per pay period)

97 thru 144 months 152 hours annually (6.33 hours per pay period)

145 months & on 184 hours annually (7.67 hours per pay period)

Eligible for vacation accrual based on total years of service working for public agency. The maximum vacation accrual limit shall be three (3) times the annual accrual rate. Once the vacation cap is reached, no additional accruals of vacation will be made until the reduction is at least equal to the monthly accrual. Payment for cashing out up to 80 hours of vacation leave per fiscal year may be made upon request.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE:

Employees will receive 120 hours per fiscal year (300 hour cap)

Payment for cashing out up to 100 hours per fiscal year of administrative leave may be made upon request

SICK LEAVE:

Employees shall accrue accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually for each full month of continuous service.

FLOATING HOLIDAYS:

Employees will receive four (4) floating holidays the first pay period in July of each year. Employees will not be allowed to carryover the floating holidays. The floating holidays cannot be cashed out in lieu of taking the day off.

HOLIDAYS:

12 Fixed Holidays

STIPEND:

Employees will receive a non-PERSable stipend equal to 4% of their base salary. The 4% stipend can be cashed out or placed into a deferred compensation account. An employee hired after July 1 will receive a prorated stipend in the fiscal year in which they were hired.

LONGEVITY PAY:

Employees with over five years of continuous employment with the City of Manteca are eligible to be considered for one longevity bonus per year of 10% of one months base salary. Employees with ten years of continuous employment are eligible for 20% of one months base salary.

01

Do you possess a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer (Professional Engineer License) in the State of California?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related engineering field?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of professional engineering experience have you had while holding a valid California PE registration?

• Less than 7 years
• More than 7 years

04

Do you have at least two (2) years of experience equivalent to a Principal Engineer, meaning you managed engineers, projects, or programs at a senior level?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a valid California Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

06

Describe your supervisory experience, including the number of staff you have supervised, their classifications, and whether you supervised through subordinate levels of supervisors.

Required Question

Employer City of Manteca

Address 1001 W Center St

Manteca, California, 95337

Phone (209) 456-8700

Website https://www.manteca.gov/