Description

Position Summary

**Starting Hiring Range: $107,013.50-136,442.22**

Under the supervision of the Director of Engineering & Utilities, this position manages or assists with operations in the Engineering Department, as assigned. 

Essential Job Functions

• Provides highly technical assistance and coordination with the Director of Engineering & Utilities, various City departments and support staff, consultants, developers, government agency representatives, and the general public related to project management and review of both private and public works projects.
• Responsible for managing operations, employees, and ensuring compliance and efficiency in the City’s Engineering Department.
• Develops department budgets with the Director of Engineering & Utilities, and is responsible for managing the department’s budget by monitoring spending, making necessary adjustments, and forecasting future budget needs.
• Responsible for management of the City’s capital improvements program (CIP), to include all phases of project development, planning, budgeting, design, review, bidding, awarding, construction, contract administration, inspection and project closeout for roadways, stormwater drainage, and other municipal capital improvement projects.
• Performs engineering review of all proposed private developments and evaluates engineering-related issues during the project design and construction phases; investigates and evaluates alternative solutions for paving, drainage, water, and sanitary sewer.
• Responsible for managing property acquisitions, including securing necessary rights-of-way and easements needed for capital projects. Coordinates and communicates regularly with affected property owners during this process.
• Assists in short- and long-range planning for the Engineering Department, which includes the City’s roadways, and drainage capital improvement projects and requires coordinating, communicating, and negotiating contracts with various entities, including the planning and budgeting of capital improvements and managing staff.
• Assists in the administration of the City’s impact fee program and other various programs and plans.    
• Responsible for attending Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council, and other meetings as required or necessary.
• Responsible for contract negotiations and management of professional services agreements with consultants.
• Assists the Director of Engineering & Utilities and Assistant City Engineer with Development Review Committee (DRC)-related meetings and reviews, to include zoning, site plan, specific use permit, platting (preliminary and final), driveway spacing, and other related development submittals.
• Prepares and submits reports and information to the City Council, various boards and commissions, the general public, and as required for regulatory entities.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with City Council, various boards and commissions, management, the general public, consultants, developers, other departments, and others as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The following is required and must be possessed by incumbent:

• Advanced knowledge of city and departmental practices, procedures, systems, and federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and best practices relating to supervisory principles and practices; project management methods and practices; contract negotiation and problem solving; budget management principles; and engineering operations.
• Extensive knowledge of roadway design, drainage, environmental permitting, and rights-of-way/easement acquisitions.
• Advanced ability to read a variety of materials and deal with system of real numbers, practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions, and measurement and to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering plans, blueprints, drawings, and schematics; preparing clear and concise reports; and speaking and presenting information to groups of varying size.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering specifications.
• Ability to effectively supervise staff in a proactive, appropriate, and productive manner.
• Ability to regularly interact with others and exchange and receive information, providing effective and tactful customer service, and work independently with a high level of discretion.
• A comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
• Ability to correctly interpret, explain, and apply laws, rules, operations, practices, procedures, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to allocate and utilize available resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Advanced ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a professional and congenial manner.
• Advanced ability to learn and perform basic operational, technical, and office processes.
• Advanced ability to be organized and have efficient management of time and deadlines.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to utilize telephones, computers, and applicable software on a daily basis.
• Advanced skill level in data entry and preparing accurate reports.
• Advanced ability to read and communicate in a clear, effective, and concise manner, both orally and in writing using all parts of speech.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices, and perform work accurately and thoroughly which requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously under time pressures and deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all people.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.

Work Environment

Works primarily in climate-controlled office environment with occasional exposure to various weather conditions. Physical demands are primarily sedentary frequently requiring prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking in indoor and outdoor environments which may have uneven terrain. Physical demands require occasional light work (up to 25 lbs.) and the ability to reach, bend/stoop, and potentially move through confined spaces. Work may cause light fatigue of eyes and fingers because of routine use of motor senses.

Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field, from an accredited college or university is required.

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field, from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Five (5) years’ experience which required supervising, designing, planning, and directing municipal projects related to engineering, including three (3) years in a supervisory capacity is required.

Experience managing the operations of a municipal engineering department is preferred.

Special Requirements

Mobility in an office and field environment on uneven terrain is required.

Ability to work flexible hours including attending various meetings outside of regular business hours.

Licenses & Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record as established by the City of Midlothian.

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas, required.