City Engineer / Division Manager

About the role

This position is responsible for the management and operation of the City’s Engineering Services Division. Work involves responsibility for the planning, organizing, directing, supervising, and coordinating of engineering activities in the various divisions of the Public Works department.

Responsibilities

• Conference with and advise Engineering Division staff on planned engineering projects
• Develop short and long range plans for City Engineering projects
• Assign engineering plans, including schedules, feasibility studies and cost estimates
• Perform overall project management for City public works
• Provide review of engineering plans and programs and the development of project scope requirements
• Prepare Engineering Division budget and assist with Departmental budget preparation and control
• Aid in review of operational procedures and evaluate work performance of Engineering Division staff
• Hire, assign, supervise and evaluate Engineering Division staff; assists in hiring and evaluation of other departmental personnel
• Advises other departmental personnel on engineering functions associated with their work
• Aids in liaison efforts to other City departments and outside organizations; responds to information requests and general citizen inquiries
• Represents the Department Director before Council and other agencies and groups as required and appropriate
• Safely operate a City vehicle periodically to support City activities to include, but not limited to, transporting personnel to/from locations outside of City Hall, delivering or picking up materials for day-to-day operations, and attending off-site meetings
• Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Experience in organizational management activities, including budgetary control is required
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible engineering experience after registration is required
• A graduate level engineering degree from an EAC/ABET accredited university with major course work in civil engineering or a related engineering field is required
• A valid Texas driver’s license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days, or a military waiver is required
• A certified floodplain manager certification is required within 12 months of hire date

Qualifications

• A licensed professional engineer by the State of Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is required within 6 months
• Absolutely no criminal history is required

Skills

• Use current technology engineering and drafting equipment, as well as traditional drafting tools
• Apply fundamental concepts of engineering theory, work with advanced mathematical operations methods, and functions of real and complex variables
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively
• Operate a computer and standard office equipment
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a clear and professional manner
• Maintain accurate records
• Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations
• Provide responsible administrative assistance in budget, organization, personnel, staffing and scheduling in a large service-oriented department
• Manage conflict and resolve disputes with Project Construction projects and the Public

Benefits

Commensurate with experience

Pay

Salary Range: $150,000 - $185,000 USD

Schedule

N/A