Deputy Director / Engineering and Right-of-Way Services

About the role

The Deputy Director of Engineering and Right-of-Way Services (ROW) leads the City of Alexandria's development review process and oversees multidisciplinary teams responsible for survey and land records management, right-of-way permitting, street and sewer maintenance, and construction inspection.

Responsibilities

• Leads in the planning, organizing and directing of T&ES permit center staff and actions including issuance of permits, plans review, and field inspection activities carried out by the division, as well as liaising with other associated departments, outside agencies, builders and the general public
• Prepares and manages annual operating budget and capital budget submissions, oversees the ROW budget for both operating expenses and Capital Improvement Projects
• Supervises the administrative and permit center technical staff by developing annual goals and objectives, providing guidance, resolving complex customer service experiences, maintaining and approving employee leave, and completing performance evaluations
• Led, plans, and evaluates customer service and ongoing operating improvements in a multi-departmental permit center with strong focus on customer service and transitioning to electronic plan review
• Supervises a land records/survey team, a utility coordination unit and construction inspectors who must review and accept public improvements constructed through private development. Focusing on insuring compliance with stormwater management regulations including erosion and sediment control
• Represents the department before the Planning Commission, City Council, other boards, commissions, committees and civic associations to defend and discuss projects, programs, and operations. This includes the ability to prepare written materials and make oral arguments that address complex issues with clarity and diplomacy
• Builds and maintains relationships within the community and other stakeholders by acting as the liaison for the department, reporting and/or presenting to various community groups and serving on various committees, maintaining positive and productive working relationships with departmental and City staff, the public and adjacent jurisdictions
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the work of the group and make the procedural changes necessary to keep the city in compliance
• Performs other duties as required

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; five years of progressively responsible experience at a management level in civil engineering design, construction practice, and/or plan review
• Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Civil Engineering; municipal government experience; post PE registration experience seven (7) to ten (10) years
• Experience reviewing land development proposals to ensure that infrastructure and utilities are designed to meet all applicable design standards, codes and regulations
• Experience overseeing subdivision plan reviews and inspections, encroachment permit issuance and inspections