The Office of the City Engineer is tasked to prepare Plans and Program of Works and supervise/monitor the implementation of various infrastructure projects that will have significant social and economic impact to the City of Zamboanga.

Concurrent function as Office of the Building Official of the City Government of Zamboanga.

VISION

Committed to provide prompt, honest, responsive and efficient services to meet the demands of the general public and implement infrastructure projects that will sustain its general welfare and stability.

MISSION

The Office of the City Engineer is on a mission to sustain development and progress in Zamboanga City to be globally competitive in terms of implementation of infrastructure projects thru the efforts of continuous career development and application of the values of a good public servant as enshrined on the Philippine Constitution adopting the credo for the people working in government: “Public Office is a Public trust.”


Department Head

Engr. Christopher Navarro

(062)991-2389; 991-0101

2nd Flr., Annex Bldg.,  City Hall, Valderrosa St.

Objectives

1. To assist in the formulation of office policies relative to the preparation of plans, programs of work, techniques, procedures and relevant practices in coming up with the projects for the socio-economic upliftment of the people, and the progress and development of the city;

2. To conduct staff meetings/conferences with Line Supervisors relative to the implementation of infrastructure projects for the speedy facilitation and completion of the same for this purpose, and to prepare recommendations and/or comments as regards the same for referral to the City Mayor for Her information, consideration and/or appropriate action;

3. To provide administrative support in the preparation and/or implementation of projects of the city by ensuring that all the requirements have been considered and complied with in accordance with the accounting and auditing rules relative to the disbursement of public funds.  For this purpose, it is the thrust of this office to streamline and initiate/enhance the efficiency of its personnel in supervising and implementing infrastructure projects of the city within reasonable period of time, taking into consideration that time is of the essence and that the city would benefit more from the early completion of these projects;

4. To assist in providing engineering services and support to all barangays in the city in the implementation of public work projects to include surveys, designs and feasibility studies in order to fast track their implementation for the general welfare of the barangays; and

5. To assist in the dissemination of Laws and Ordinances which are relevant to the function of this office towards public service.

Service Values and Strategies

SERVICE VALUES

     The Office of the City Engineer shall endeavor to uphold the following values in order to achieve its mission and vision:

C-ommitment of competent employees towards quality and customer oriented service.
A-ction on making things happen by employing adaptable and innovative plans and strategies in responding to the changing needs of our customers.
R-espect among peers and customers in all transactions by manifesting at all times the values of professionalism and the spirit of good rapport.
T-eamwork to foster oneness of mind and action in achieving common goals through excellent performance of the employees.
S-ystem to make things fast, efficient and effective by rendering prompt, responsive and quality service to the customers.

SERVICE STRATEGIES

B-enchmarking technological systems that are adaptable and responsive to our customers.
E-nhanced personal values, career advancement and competitiveness through trainings, seminar-workshops and study grants where all employees will be motivated to reach their absolute potential.
N-etworking other line agencies for fast, effective and efficient services by establishing solid cooperation and healthy partnership with them.
C-onduct series of consultative and participatory meetings in order to respond better to the needs of the customers to effect outstanding public service.
H-armonious environment among peers and customers where honesty, friendship, camaraderie and fair treatment to all are preserved, cultivated and encouraged.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT

The Office of the City Engineer shall:

1. Initiate, review and recommend changes in Policies and Objectives, Plans and Programs, Techniques, Procedure and Practices in the implementation of Infrastructure development and public works in general of the City Government.

2. Advise the Mayor, as the case maybe, on Infrastructure, Public Works and other Engineering matters.

3. Administer, Coordinate, Supervise and Control the Construction, Maintenance, Improvements and repair of roads, bridges and other engineering and public works projects of the City and the component barangays.

4. Provide engineering services to the City and its component barangays, including investigation and Survey, Engineering Designs, Feasibility Studies and Project Management.

5. Exercise such other duties and responsibilities as may be prescribed by Law or Ordinances.

Organizational Chart


Services

Administrative Division

  1. General Administration and Support Services.
  2. Capability Building
  3. Submits Office Performance Commitment and Review to CPDO and approves Individual Performance Commitment and Review (IPCR) before submission to CHRMO

Architectural Division

Provides Engineering Services to the City, including investigation and engineering designs.

Building & Industrial Safety Inspection Division

Issues Regulatory Permits

Construction / Maintenance Division

Provides Engineering services to the City, including investigation, survey and engineering designs.

Planning, Designing and Programming Division

Provides engineering services to the City, including investigation, survey and engineering designs.



CONTACT INFORMATION


(062) 991-0101, (062) 991-2383, (062) 991-2384

zambocityengineersoffice@yahoo.com

2nd Floor, City Hall Annex Building, NS Valderosa St., Zone IV, Zamboanga City