CITY ENGINEER

JOB DESCRIPTION

City Engineer

FLSA STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

SUMMARY: An incumbent in this position is responsible for performing professional civil engineering and responsible administrative work in the designing, planning, and inspecting municipal construction and engineering projects; planning, directing and coordinating city engineering, electrical engineering, traffic control systems, street lighting systems.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Works under the supervision of the Director of Public Works.

Supervision Given: Limited supervisory responsibilities of the staff and contractors assigned to assist the Engineering department.

JOB ENVIORNMENT

• Operates a PC-based computer system and other office equipment.
• Various responsibilities may require the employee to conduct evaluations and/or inspections outdoors.
• Field work may require work outdoors in varying weather patterns and temperatures beyond the control of management.

Essential Functions

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position:

• Directs engineering department activities and programs including capital improvement projects, management of infrastructure, systems, and structures, develops and recommends engineering standards and specifications, and is responsible for providing professional level support to the Department of Public Works and City Administration.
• Assist in development and implementation short- and long-term asset management
• Preparation and administration of the annual engineering departmental budget and capital improvement plan; approves engineering related expenditures
• Provides detailed technical evaluation and civil engineering expertise of regional projects or programs impacting the City. Makes decisions as allowed or required by City code or as applied through conditions of permit approval.
• Directs and coordinates survey work on construction, including preliminary layout and final inspection.
• Supervises and directs Engineering Technicians. Including Performance reviews, Personal Improvement Plans, on-site training and managing work hours and overtime.
• Performs the duties of Street Administrator in accordance with Public Act 51.
• Assists Purchasing Agent in preparing Request for Proposal (RFP) for engineering services on proposed public works improvement projects.
• Issues right-of-way and permits to utilities, contractors, and developers.
• Conducts field inspections of construction and other engineering activities.
• Provides oversight of the following: consultant requests for proposals for professionals and/or construction services; evaluation of proposals and recommendation for project award; negotiation and administration of contracts for construction projects; contractor compliance with City Standards and Specifications, time and budget estimates; resolution of complex problems that may arise; recommends and approves field changes as required.
• Assists in planning, directing and coordinating the Public Works Department’s work plan; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Serves as a liaison for the Public Works Department with other City Departments, divisions, and outside agencies; attends meetings, as necessary; provides staff support to commissions, committees and task forces.
• Prepares and presents reports to City Council.
• Exercises superior customer service skills when responding to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.
• Manages operations and the closing of the City's landfill.
• Prepares clear and concise correspondence, records, and reports such as technical reports, estimates, construction and cost records.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in engineering and at least three years’ experience in civil engineering.
• In lieu of a master’s degree, the City Engineer shall have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in engineering, business management, or legal aspects of the construction process and at least five years’ experience in civil engineering.
• Professional Engineering License in the State of Michigan (required).
• Minimum of two years’ supervisor experience and principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluations.
• Minimum of 6 tears of progressive civil engineering and engineering practice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to review and approve CAD drawings.
• A valid Michigan Operator license.
• Knowledge of civil and environmental engineering principles, techniques, policies and procedures.
• Local government administration and city and state codes.
• Legal aspects of professional service agreements and construction contracts.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Ability to work with other governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations such as MDOT, SEMCOG, Water Resources Commission, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear see, and perform repetitive motions.

Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to: work in a standard office environment; read fine print on blueprints and display terminals; converse by telephone, two-way radio, in person, or around the noise of heavy construction equipment; move across rough terrain and bridge scaffolding; climb into and out of sewers and trenches, climb ladders, and several flights of stairs; use drafting instruments, calculators, and personal computers; and strength to lift and carry up to 30 pounds. The work requires the ability to distinguish colors and to hear audible alarms. Incumbents may be subject to potentially hazardous physical conditions, atmospheric conditions, extreme temperatures, intense noise, and/or vehicle traffic.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a small amount of force constantly to move objects.