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Civil Engineer Specialist

We are accepting applications to fill two (2) full-time Civil Engineer Specialist vacancies in the Transportation Division of the Public Works Department in Santa Maria or Santa Barbara. One vacancy is in the Design section, and one vacancy is in the Construction section.

Under general direction, performs complex, professional civil engineering work requiring advanced engineering knowledge in a specialized area such drainage, roadway, bridge or traffic design; flood control engineering and performs related duties as required.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 7+ years working in any of the engineering specialties described below
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Dedication and team loyalty with good judgment
• Solution-oriented strategic problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple situations occurring simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with diverse people and personalities
• Experience managing/supervising at least two (2) direct reports
• Ability to prepare and write clear and concise reports, and keep records organized accordingly

Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is required; AND minimum of four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in professional civil engineering; OR, a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.