Engineering Division Director

Job Posting

Work Hours : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 A.M. - 4 : 30 P.M. (EST) Hours may vary due to work assignments, or projects. Work Location : Development Resource Center FLSA Status : This is an Exempt position. Salary : GS.17 $93,506- $112,966 Department : Public Works

Classification Summary

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for the management of the design and construction of all public infrastructures and of all public rights-of-way, to include roads and facilities. Primary responsibilities include the engineering management, administrative management, and quality assurance and quality control for : storm water system improvements; municipal green infrastructure retrofit projects; compliance with state issued environmental permits for storm water discharge; technical review and guidance for permitted solid waste facilities, including municipal landfills; flood control and floodplain program management and supervision; construction inspection, stormwater management, plans review and permitting to protect the public interest and enforce zoning and sign ordinances; and transportation design and traffic engineering functions. Work is performed with general direction, working from broad goals and policies.

Series Level

Engineering Division Director is a stand-alone position.

Essential Functions

Supervises division section heads to include : prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. Directs and oversees the management of the Engineering division, which includes : planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and / or service offerings; ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, codes, and / or standards; coordinating activities between multiple service areas; and, working to integrate and coordinate service areas. Assists in the development, implementation, and administration of operating policies and procedures and monitors compliance. Activities include in-house technical seminars, one-on-one training sessions, technical design assistance, and continual monitoring of procedures and processes to optimize individual's performance and output quality. Provides consultative engineering services related to the design and construction of projects, which includes : transportation systems; performing detailed design calculations; reviewing plans; performing storm water, drainage system, watershed, and combined sewer collection system modeling; performing final walk-throughs; approving payments; making recommendations for site problems; reviewing reports from external consultants; monitoring project progress; approving change orders; and / or, performing other related activities. Maintains technical design standard drawings, specifications, CAD standards, project records and files, and / or other related information and documentation. Represents the Public Works Department in the planning and development process. Assists the public in understanding development conditions, guidelines, standards and regulations for various permits. Resolves customer problems and complaints concerning engineering plans review, interpretation of public works and engineering development conditions, guidelines, standards and other regulations related to site development and the various application and permitting processes managed by the Division. Responds to technical questions, explaining policies and procedures and interpreting engineering development standards. Serves as a liaison with City staff, the Council and its Commissions, Boards and Committees, other utilities, other public and private agencies, the business community, contractors, suppliers, and citizens. Manages and coordinates designs with other City Departments and Divisions, other Governmental and Public Agencies, Utility companies, and the general public; prepares or oversees engineering design performed by staff or consultants; directs the preparation of engineering drawings; writes and reviews contract specifications and engineering reports; prepares and reviews cost estimates; develops, modifies, reviews, and approves design, construction, and engineering standards. Prepares draft ordinances and Council action requests. Reviews and analyzes proposed zoning changes, requests for abandonment of public right-of-way and / or easements and zoning cases; makes recommendations based on findings. Participates in the development, implementation, and administration of operating policies and procedures and monitors compliance. Participates in legal proceedings related to engineering division issues, which includes : preparing legal case documents; representing the City in court; providing expert testimony; and, performing other related activities. Assists in developing the annual budget; monitors and approves expenditures within established guidelines. Uses, carries, and answers their cell phone for business purposes as determined by the assigned job duties and the department head. Operates a City vehicle and / or personal vehicle to attend meetings and visit project sites. Must meet regular attendance requirements. Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens. Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner. Performs other duties