Located along six miles of the Pacific coastline in northern San Diego County, Encinitas offers a unique blend of old-world charm and sophistication with new-world culture. Incorporated just 38 years ago in 1986, the City brought together Old Encinitas, Cardiffby-the-Sea, Leucadia, New Encinitas, and Olivenhain to create a single municipality known for its natural, coastal beauty and distinctive sense of community. The City’s dedication to sustainability, active lifestyle, and outdoor recreation makes it a unique and attractive place to live.

From the pristine beaches, antique shops, and popular surf spots of Leucadia, Old Encinitas, and Cardiff-by-the-Sea to the shopping centers and neighborhoods of suburban New Encinitas, and the laidback, rural feel of Olivenhain, there is something for every one of the City’s 63,184 residents.

Encinitas is a General Law City operating under a Council-Manager form of government, with a Mayor elected at-large. In addition to setting vision and objectives for the community, the Council is responsible for adopting the annual budget, passing ordinances, approving the City’s financial and capital improvements plans, appointing Board and Commission members, and hiring the City Manager and City Attorney. They also serve as Board Members of the San Dieguito Water District, Encinitas Housing Authority, and Encinitas Financing Authority.

The Engineering Department provides essential services including traffic engineering, capital improvement program (CIP) management, and private development engineering and inspection. The Department staffs the Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission (MTSC), which reviews traffic and mobility projects and issues. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, conflict resolution, supervision, training, personnel management, civil engineering, and project management. They will have knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, or a closely related field; plus, seven (7) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in civil engineering, including five (5) years of professional supervisory or management responsibility experience. Ten (10) years of progressive experience in public works or municipal engineering, including supervisory experience, is preferred. At least five years of land development experience is desired. A master’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Candidates must have a valid California driver’s license and a Professional Engineering (P.E.) license with the State of California in Civil Engineering.

Compensation for this position is available up to $210,179, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment-employers/open-recruitments/encinitas-ca-assistant-director-of-engineering

For more information on this position contact:

Clay Pearson, Senior Vice President

Strategic Government Resources

ClayPearson@governmentresource.com

713-816-8639

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