Director of Engineering

General Statement of DutiesPerforms difficult managerial, technical and professional engineering design, plans review and project management oversight work for the City.Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class supervises the Engineering Department and directs plan review, site inspection, project design and construction-industry relations functions to assure quality construction projects for the City. Work involves managing the day to day and long term activities of the department; assigning and tracking projects; reviewing water/sewer and stormwater management plans; designing and overseeing the design of new and replacement utility projects, sidewalks, greenways and other design projects in support of other City departments; ensuring all necessary permitting is obtained for projects; managing permit and legal compliance; and overseeing the technical work of contracted engineers and assuring preparation of reports and engineering records. Work also includes department administration functions such as budget planning and administration, and coordination with the construction industry and other City departments and divisions. Work may subject the employee to environmental conditions including working in both inside and outside environments, extreme temperatures, and construction noise and hazards. Work is performed under the general supervision of the City Manager and is evaluated through conferences and review of records for quality of overall construction in the City, relationship with development community, and for acceptance of the general community.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Plans, organizes, and directs the work of the department to provide timely, thorough and effective response to construction within the City.
• Oversees and participates in the review of plans and specifications for infrastructure and project soundness and integrity.
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of design criteria, analysis, specifications, plans, rights of way maps, investigations, cost estimates, tabulation of contract bits; authorizes contract payments; establishes schedules for work.
• Oversees and participates in capital improvements process engineering design of infrastructure for the City; coordinates design needs with other departments, other related staff, and citizen user needs; insures designs meet long term quality and functionality as well as regulatory requirements; updates and applies City engineering standards to achieve desired outcomes.
• Oversees the City’s compliance with NPDES permits.
• Makes field visits to observe and collaborate with staff, meet construction industry officials, observe construction quality and community impact.
• Develops special projects, strategies, designs or other activities to support City and departmental management; researches issues, prepares reports; advises management, construction industry, elected officials and others on related matters.
• Supervises the provision of effective customer services in the department.
• Supervises department; hires, trains, develops, provides performance coaching and evaluation to create a skilled and motivated staff; administers budget; authorities purchases.

Additional Job Duties

• Performs related duties as required.