ENGINEERING MANAGER - City of Torrance

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IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
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The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today. 

The Department
The Public Works Department is a dynamic organization that readily adapts to the needs of the Torrance community by providing quality and reliable services to the public; maintaining and operating the public infrastructure and designing and managing capital improvement projects.  The Department has 6 Divisions (Administrative Services, Engineering, Street Operations, Sanitation, Streetscape and Water Operations) with a combined Operating and Capital budget of over $150 million, and a staff of 208. These divisions, although different in nature and range of responsibilities, are focused and directed in the City’s strategic plan for priority of infrastructure. The collaborative functional responsibilities of the six divisions include: maintaining sewer and storm drain infrastructure, including pump stations; catch basins and storm water retention basins; street sweeping; residential refuse, green/organic waste and recycling collection; maintaining concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters throughout the City; maintaining roadway surfaces along with traffic signals, traffic striping, pavement marking and street signage; maintaining and operating the Torrance Municipal Water System that includes transmission and distribution mains, storage reservoirs, pump stations, groundwater production wells and imported water connections, as well as performing water quality assurance testing. The Department also serves as liaison to both the Traffic and Water Commissions.
 
The Position
Under general direction, the Engineering Manager manages complex engineering work including the planning, design, bidding, construction and administration of public works projects; performs specialized engineering work in the analysis, design and construction of public works; and performs related work as required, including supervision of assigned staff. Attendance at Commission, City Council and other public meetings is expected.
 
The Engineering Manager will be tasked with projects related to developing the City’s water supply; water main replacements; and sewer and storm drain replacements. The position also includes various assignments involving the City’s Integrated Regional Watershed Management Plan (IRWMP), Enhanced Watershed Management Program (WMP & EWMP); storm water quality monitoring, reporting and compliance program (i.e. NPDES and MS4 permit, etc.) and attendance at related meetings.

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SALARY INFORMATION
$11,885  -  $14,262  -  $16,401  per month + Benefits
 (Min.)      (Ref. Point)    (Max.)
 
 Appointments are typically made between the minimum and the reference point of the range, depending on qualifications.