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Staff Report
Agenda Item No. 4.7
DATE: June 23, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joan Malloy, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Approving an Amendment to Update the Class Specification for the Classification of Principal Civil Engineer
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report presents a proposed amendment to the class specification for the position of Principal Civil Engineer. The update is intended to clarify the role's responsibilities, organizational placement, minimum qualifications, and scope of authority within the Public Works Department. The revised specification provides greater flexibility in assigning oversight responsibilities across various engineering program areas, including capital improvement projects, development and permitting, traffic and transportation, and stormwater management, while maintaining the classification's management-level responsibilities. The revisions also update the specification's format to align with the City's current classification template and revise the minimum qualifications to better reflect the experience necessary to perform the duties of the position successfully.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
This program supports Goal B. Governance and Organization Effectiveness of the strategic plan in aligning critical city services with current staffing levels.
BACKGROUND
The Principal Civil Engineer classification serves as a key management position within the Public Works Department's Engineering Division. The classification is responsible for overseeing engineering operations, supervising professional and technical staff, managing capital improvement projects, coordinating development review activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and engineering standards.
DISCUSSION
The proposed changes to the Principal Civil Engineer class specification clarify the role and ensure consistency within the Public Works Engineering series. The goal is to clarify essential functions, qualifications, and certifications for the next recruitment. The City has met and conferred with OE3 Management Employees’ Group (MEG) regarding the Agenda Item No. 4.7
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proposed revisions to the classification. No adjustments to the current salary range are recommended at this time. The Public Works Department worked with the Human Resources Department to ensure the class specification is updated.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact from the proposed changes to the position specification.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution to approve an amendment to the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan to update the class specification for the Principal Civil Engineer.
Prepared by: Jaime Rabe, Human Resources Manager
Submitted by: Jason Castleberry, Human Resources Director Attachments
1. Draft Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Principal Civil Engineer Job Specification (Redlined)
3. Exhibit B - Principal Civil Engineer Job Specification (Clean)