Assistant City Engineer

About the role

The Assistant City Engineer performs complex professional and technical work in the review and approval of building projects including new development, engineering design, cost estimates, CIP and special project development, construction management and field inspections. Work includes public and private development, transportation systems (roadways, bridges, trails and sidewalks), storm water systems, and right of way management. Completes work with substantial discretion and within broad parameters. Reports to the City Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Reviews public and private plans of development for compliance for zoning, codes and regulations, inspects projects and works with customers to resolve identified issues.
• Administers the Public Rights of Way (PROW) program for private utility companies ensuring compliance with State law and City codes. Including but not limited to reviewing applications, plans, issuing permits, and providing construction administration.
• Administers the Neighborhood Drainage Program (NDP) including reviewing projects applications, visiting sites, preparing documents, managing the financing and overseeing construction administration.
• Provides oversight and support for Erosion and Sediment Control and Virginia Stormwater Management Programs.
• Reviews and approves building permit application and determining eligibility and compliance for issuing building permits.
• Supervises, trains, monitors, and evaluates the performance of subordinate engineers. Provides input on hiring, work objectives, and discipline; and in accordance with established personnel policies and procedures. Assists the City Engineer in establishing professional standards for work quality and accountability.
• Assists with and/or performs surveys, preparation of design criteria, designs, analyses, specification, plans, investigations, cost estimates and related matters.
• Assists in code development, technical specifications, and design standards.
• Assists in monitoring and reporting on division budget.
• Provides guidance to staff, owners, developers, engineers, contractors on concerns, compliance issues, and plans to ensure compliance with laws, codes, regulations and ensure a safe and compliant project. Professionally engages in discussions with the public, residents, developers, management, and others to resolve discrepancies and address issues.
• May represent the department at public meetings, preparing and presenting a variety of reports and information.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.

Requirements

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system which offers both a defined benefit and a defined contribution option. While the City does not participate in VRS, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field AND 3 years of experience in professional engineering, land development projects, or related area.
• An associate degree in engineering or related field AND 5 years of experience in professional engineering, land development projects, or related area.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.
• Virginia Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Within one year of hire, obtain and maintain a Virginia DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control and Virginia SMP Plan Reviewer certification.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Virginia Driver’s License and acceptable driving record according to city criteria.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of GIS mapping, GPS, AutoCAD, Pond Pack, Microsoft Office and other technologies needed to manage projects.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Comprehensive knowledge of design standards and industry construction standards.
• Ability to read and understand technical plans, data and complex regulations, specification, and laws.
• Advanced: Ability to organize and develop clear and concise complex written materials such as plan and design of complex projects and documents including idea/inception, research, specifications, drawings, development, contracts, monitoring to conclusion all which require extensive reporting responsibilities.
• Advanced: Ability to communicate complex, technical information to a variety of customers including contractors, inspectors, City Officials, committees, employees and the general public.
• Advanced: Ability to calculate complex construction cost estimates, cost reports, and develop/monitor budget for projects. Completes difficult engineering computations and project designs.
• Advanced: Must communicate complex, technical information to a variety of customers including contractors, inspectors, City Officials, committees, employees and the general public. Establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, subordinates, City officials, contractors, developers, and the public. Must be able to problem solve in a way to build consensus and agreement which may include during stressful, negative situations requiring significant tact. Interactions may involve communicating controversial positions and presenting sensitive issues.

Benefits

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system which offers both a defined benefit and a defined contribution option. While the City does not participate in VRS, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.