Job Description
Job Description
Position : City Engineer
Department : Engineering Services
Reports To : City Manager
Pay : Based on qualifications. Pay starts at $110K
FLSA Status : Exempt
DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the City Manager, the City Engineer manages the activities of Engineering Services. Work includes, but is not limited to, oversight of development review and construction permitting ensuring technical compliance with all current codes, ordinances, and criteria; acting as a project manager; planning, designing, and directing construction and maintenance of municipal facilities, and development and implementation of the Capital Improvements Program.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field and Six (6) or more years experience in civil / municipal / public works engineering.
- Licensed in State of Texas as a Professional Engineer or have the ability to obtain Texas registration within six (6) months from the date of hire.
- Demonstrable experience in leading and supervising multiple staff.
- TFMA certification as Floodplain Manager or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months from the date of hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the principles and practice of civil engineering and public worksKnowledge of construction methods, contracting, and management of civil / municipal workKnowledge of floodplain managementKnowledge of principles and practice of land surveyingKnowledge of GIS mappingKnowledge of laws and regulatory codes related to development and constructionKnowledge of Local Government Code procurement regulationsSkill in planning, developing and implementing development guidelines and best practicesSkill in resolving citizen complaints and concernsSkill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationshipsAbility to apply the knowledge and principles of engineering, organization, planning, and development as they relate to the activities of this positionAbility to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, departments, consultants, developers, other governmental agency representatives, city officials, and the citizenryAbility to review plans and specificationsAbility to analyze complex problems and determine potential solutionsAbility to work well in stressful situationsAbility to inspect projects, record findings and documents situationsMAJOR DUTIES
Coordinate and manage the design, bidding and construction of public works projectsManage floodplain developmentProvide engineering design services for some city projectsProvide technical expertise on plan review and use of proper procedure and interpretation of city requirements to ensure conformance with the city's development standardsProvide recommendations relating to engineering plans, specifications and reports on improvements and new construction for the cityDevelopment and implementation of engineering design standards, ordinances, and proceduresResponsible for implementation of capital projectsDevelop, implement, and monitor professional servicesEvaluate and respond to technical inquiries from inspectors, consulting engineers, developers, and contractorsReview exhibits and descriptions for easements and right of way acquisitionConduct site inspections as necessary for projects at all phases of constructionEvaluate and respond to public, inter-departmental, and city official inquiriesThis position is an essential service position and will require providing services during emergency situations.
Visit our website www.cityoflufkin.com or contact the Human Resources Department at Lufkin City Hall, 300 E. Shepherd Ave., Suite 226, Lufkin, TX 75901, Phone 936-633-0228.
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