SUMMARY Performs complex analytical work in providing office and engineering support and field engineering support for environmental, water, sewer, street and other public works projects and programs ensuring technical competence and compliance with all current codes and criteria.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites workflow

• Issues written and oral instructions
• Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures
• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates
• Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances
• Prepares composite reports from individual reports of subordinates
• Complete side work duties
• Adjusts errors and resolves complaints
• Prepares and documents budget requests; administers adopted budget in department
• Assists subordinates in performing duties, as needed
• Reviews private project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations and standards, adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with approved plans
• Coordinates and/or undertakes the development or update of the city Transportation Improvement Program (T.I.P.), Comprehensive Sewer Plan, Comprehensive Water Plan, the Capital Improvement Program and other plans involving the municipal infrastructure
• Determines applicable codes, regulations and requirements for assigned projects Coordinates the preparation of or develops engineering plans and specifications, coordinates Required advertising for bids, reviews construction bids and makes necessary recommendations based on lowest and best bids, competency of vendors and consultants and the selection criteria
• Provides project management for the construction of the municipal public works projects.

Oversees assigned projects to ensure contractor compliance with time and budget parameters for the projects Coordinates the preparation of or develops, reviews and updates the sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage and street system maps, databases and comprehensive plans Prepares and administers the department budget in assigned area of responsibility Maintains the engineering library and infrastructure records Maintains city subdivision and public works standards Assures as-built records of projects and documents necessary changes for the operation and maintenance programs Responds to public or other inquiries relative to engineering procedures on specific projects and other information. Evaluates issues and options regarding municipal public works and makes recommendations Reviews utility permits, street use permits, franchise utility permits, etc. Maintains regular contact with consulting engineers, construction project engineers, city, county, state and federal agencies, professional and technical groups and the general public regarding division activities and services Assists in the evaluation of transportation and traffic impact of development proposals, permits, rezones, plats, etc. Prepares traffic, utility and other studies and reports Provides intersection signal and channelization design. Develops and maintains a pavement management system Performs related duties or responsibilities, as assigned or requested Coordinates sidewalk inspection, maintenance and enforcement programs Monitors intergovernmental actions affecting department operations Assists in the training of other city personnel in public works design and construction techniques

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Exercises general supervision over clerical, administrative and professional staff assigned to the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods, as applicable to a municipal setting Thorough knowledge of applicable city policies, laws and regulations affecting division activities Considerable skill in arriving at cost estimates on complex projects Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment. Must be physically capable of moving about on construction work sites and under adverse field conditions Personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, database and computer-aided design software; standard drafting tools; surveying equipment, including level, theodolite and electronic distance measuring devices; motor vehicle; phone; mobile radio EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering Or a closely related field and a minimum of four years previous professional civil engineering experience, including at least two years in utilities Or any equivalent combination of education and experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, city officials and the general public; ability to conduct necessary engineering research and compile comprehensive reports.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS REASONING ABILITY CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $16.50 per hour

Work Location:

In person