Resolution - 9629RESOLUTION NO. 9629
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
• COVINA DESIGNATING THE CITY'S AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR
EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA).
WHEREAS, the City has requested the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) for Federal funding of the costs to repair a slope failure in the vicinity of
Hooper Drive; and
WHEREAS, in order to receive payment from FEMA, a Designation of City
Agent Resolution Form OES 130 must be filed with the Governor's Office of Emergency
Services (OES);
NOW, THEREFORE, it is resolved by the City Council of the City of West
Covina, California, that the City Engineer is hereby authorized to execute for and on
behalf of the City of West Covina, a public entity established under the laws of the.State
of California, this application and to file it in the Office of Emergency Service for the
purpose of obtaining certain federal financial assistance under P.L. 93-288 as amended
by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988,
and/or State financial assistance under the Natural Assistance Act; and that the City of
West Covina hereby authorizes its agent to provide to the State Office of Emergency
Services for all matters pertaining to such State disaster assistance the assurances and
agreements required. N/
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 20`h day ofOctober 1
ATTEST:
City Cle
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by
the City Council of the City of West Covina, State of California, at a regular meeting
thereof on the 20`h day of October 1998, by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
NOES:
' ABSENT:
Councilmembers
Councilmembers:
Herfert, Howard, Wong, Nelendez
None
Councilmembers: Touhey
City Cler
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY ENGINEER
Job Summary
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MANAGEMENT
CLASS SPECIFICATION
OCTOBER 1998
Under administrative direction; administers the Engineering
Division of the Public Services Department that involves a
Variety of professional engineering work involving public works
and does related work as required.
Essential Functions
1. Supervises; the preparation of designs and plans for a wide
variety of public works projects which may involve streets,
traffic safety, street lighting, public buildings,
sidewalks, parking lots, or water utility facilities.
2. Administers contracts for public works projects.
3. Supervises inspections on construction projects, engineering
surveys, and special studies.
4. Coordinates office engineering designs with the work of
field engineering crews and other personnel.
5. Provides technical assistance and engineering information to
contractors, developers, engineers, and members of the
public.
6. Attends and participates in meetings as requested.
7. Answers public inquiries and complaints in such matters as
special district projects, assessments, and taxes;
coordinates special programs as assigned, such as street and
safety lighting and sidewalks.
8. Supervises professional and technical engineering staff.
9. 'Supervises plan check process of plans submitted by
developers for compliance with City standards and accepted
engineering practices.
10. Participates in basic administrative activities,.e.g.:
budgeting, planning and program coordination associated with
general operation of the department.
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11. Assists the PubTc.Services"Director iri'the preparation of
the annual budget with special responsibility for
preparation of the Capital Improvement Program.
12. Serves as Acting_Public Services Director as assigned.
Required Knowledges
Thorough knowledge of advanced civil engineering principles and
practices; the design and construction of public facilities,
field surveying, construction practices, sanitary landfill
operations, and inspection methods; engineering mathematics,
mechanics, strength of materials, and the proper use of materials
in public works construction; working knowledge of processing
right-of-way acquisitions; public works specifications, sources
of engineering information, property description preparation, and
municipal laws and ordinances; administrative engineering,
engineering economics, cost accounting, budgets, personnel
administration, and principles of management and supervision.
Ability to create and design public works projects of all types;
to check designs, drafting, and, specifications, and to certify as
to their correctness; to perform technical research and make
detailed analysis and prepare complete reports; assume
responsibility for an assignment in general terms, where the
objective only is given, and to conceive, plan, and carry out a
reasonable solution; draft and prepare specifications; assist in
budget preparation; supervise and coordinate the work of
professional and sub -professional engineering personnel;
establish cooperative working relationships and to communicate
effectively verbally and in writing.
Desirable Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related
engineering field. Additional graduate training in civil
engineering, engineering economics, public administration, or
related fields is highly desirable..
Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible professional
civil engineering experience involving the planning, design, and
construction of major public works projects plus two years of
related supervisory experience.
A valid Certificate of Regstraton'as Civil`Engineer issued by
.the California State Board of Registration for Professional,
Engineers and Surveyors is required Professional Land.
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