Mgr Of Engineering Svcs

Position: MGR OF ENGINEERING SVCS
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This position will be posted until the position has been filled.

This position is subject to a veterans' preference.

CITY OF BELLEVUE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Unclassified Hourly Range $49.78 - $67.57

POSITION TITLE:

Manager of Engineering Services

REPORTS TO:

Public Works Director

SUPERVISES:
Public Works Engineer I & II, Public Works Inspector, CADD Technician

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The position is equivalent to that of City Engineer and is responsible for planning, organizing, performing and supervising technical engineering related work for city departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs technical engineering assignments, including, but not limited to, preparation of preliminary design, final project plans, specifications and cost estimates for pavement, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, grades and foundations.

Assists various Public Works departments in solving operational or engineering related problems by methods ranging from making suggestions to developing detailed plans and specifications.

Performs special studies as directed, investigating engineering problems, including, but not limited to, street maintenance, traffic operations, design and construction.

Reads and interprets blueprints, plans and specifications applicable to public works construction & private developers.

Maintains, checks and reduces field notes, and assembles drawings and plans from field work performed.

Be certified as the responsible charge for federal aid projects.

May attend City Council and other meetings as requested.

Writes reports detailing the investigations, conclusions and recommendations of special studies.

Develops computer maps and miscellaneous plans, such as construction and site plans, using computer-aided drafting systems.

Supervises widely diversified activities, including, but not limited to, surveying, inspections, drafting and materials testing.

Assists the Public Works Director with acting as the City's representative and contract administrator for all public works construction projects.

Researches office, court, register of deeds, and other sources necessary to obtain data or planning information for current or proposed projects.

Assists Planning Department by reviewing and providing recommendations regarding public works standards, such as all rezoning requests, re-plats, and proposed construction plans and specifications presented to the Planning Commission prior to submittal to the City Council for approval.

Assists the Permits Department by reviewing plans for permit applications, including, but not limited to, plan review, project inspection, grading permit application review, and right-of-way issues review.

Attends various training courses, seminars and conferences to maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in job-related skills and techniques.

Promotes a safe working environment for all employees through various activities, including, but not limited to, safety awareness education, review and recommendation of safety policies, enforcement of safety procedures, and reporting and investigating work-related accidents.

Ensures departmental compliance with applicable local ordinance and code, state statute, and federal laws and regulations that govern the activities of the department.

Operates standard office equipment in the performance of job duties, i.e. fax machines, copier, personal computer, calculator, etc.

Performs supervisory functions, such as staffing, scheduling work, assigning work duties, training personnel, handling employee complaints, conducting performance evaluations, recommending disciplinary actions, and making hiring/firing recommendations.

Oversees the City's bridge inspection, ASIP, Sidewalk Inventory, Outfall Inspections, and Asset Management programs.

Coordinates GIS with Sarpy County.

Prepares various records, reports, correspondence and other departmental documents.

Operates a City vehicle, safely and in compliance with traffic laws and regulations, in the performance of job duties.

Performs accurate mathematical calculations in the performance of job duties.

Plans and organizes a personal work schedule, sets…