Public Works Assistant Director- Civil Engineering

About the Role

Responsible for performing professional engineering activities in support of civil engineering infrastructure projects, municipal operations, and growth for the community. Duties include managing the design, bidding, and construction administration of various types of projects to meet City standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, reviews, and coordinates engineering activities in the Public Works Department by performing engineering duties related to the design, review, construction, and operation of Public Works projects.
• Evaluates, reviews, and coordinates plans and specifications; analyzes and inspects construction issues and problems; manages capital improvement projects.
• Ensures familiarity with local, state, and federal standards and requirements related to public infrastructure and civil engineering.
• Provides direction and guidance to consultants and other city personnel; conducts site inspections and visits for capital projects at all phases and inquiries from city personnel and residents.
• Receives and responds to citizen and professional inquiries.
• Reviews consultant engineering plans and specifications for compliance with city standards, proper engineering practices, and consistency with the strategic plan.
• Assists in the preparation of City Commission agenda items and PowerPoint slides; identifies problems and recommends solutions for engineering issues.
• Coordinates with Public Works Operations and other city departments.
• Administrates the engineers’ review process of engineering studies, easement documents, project budgets, construction plans, and specifications for Public Works improvements.
• Participates in city events as requested and provides proper communication and documentation.
• Maintains records for assigned projects and assists with the preparation of various reports for the City Manager and Public Works Director and Assistant Directors.
• Assists with the preparation of briefings for City Commission on operations, development projects, and capital improvement projects; attends meetings as requested or required.
• Reviews and approves expenditures of budgeted funds for the department.
• Applies principles of quality customer service by responding promptly to customer needs and requests; seeks to understand customers’ circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; educates customers.
• Assists with projects and facilitates operations at water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, within distribution and collections, streets, drainage, floodplain and stormwater management, sanitation program, and other programs as assigned.
• Has frequent contact with employees, citizens, local, state, and federal agencies, and other city departments.
• Consistently arrives to work on time and maintains a regular and reliable level of attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive engineering experience, preferably in a municipal government, or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Valid Class C Texas driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Active Professional Engineering (PE) License required or ability to acquire within six (6) months of employment.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of construction principles and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, and design standards.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering documents, including blueprints and schematics.
• Skilled in reading and comprehending highly technical or specialized materials.
• Skilled in utilizing AutoCAD; moderate skill with ArcGIS software.
• Skilled in designing and constructing engineering documents.
• Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple projects.
• Skilled in providing customer service.