City engineer, Operations Manager

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number 2025371 Position Title City Engineer Position # 6013 FLSA Exempt Classification Type Supervisory/Management Department Engineering Services Job Type Full Time Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

Hiring Pay Rate $140,000-$170,000/year (depending on qualifications) Posting Opening Date 03/25/2025 Posting Closing Date

Job Summary

Under broad supervision and direction from the Public Works Director, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and reviews the work of professional, technical, and administrative staff performing difficult and complex support related to all programs and activities of the City of Bryan Engineering Services Division.

Essential Job Functions

* Manages and participates in the development and implementation of engineering and traffic services goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.

* With assistance from subordinate supervisors, oversees the work of engineers performing design of infrastructure, engineering review, and project management of development projects.

* Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the City's policies and applicable laws, including: making employment decisions regarding hiring/termination; assigning major projects and reviewing work to ensure quality and timely completion; assisting in staff development and training; approving time; evaluating performance and addressing performance concerns; meeting with employees and management staff to identify and resolve problems; and performing other personnel actions to ensure productivity and quality standards are maintained.

* Directs, coordinates, and manages the planning, organization, coordination, control and completion of development proposals.

* Reviews and approves construction plans for subdivision development.

* Reviews, manages, and presents Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.

* Supervises construction inspection of public infrastructure required for development.

* Provides recommendations and assists in capital improvement planning for the City with respect to streets, storm water, water and sanitary sewer.

* Sets engineering standards of design and construction for streets and storm sewer.

* Provides interface and communication for the department with management, boards, City Council, and the general public.

* Addresses concerns from the public with regard to streets, drainage, and floodplain.

* Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering plus at least eight (8) years of professional engineering experience with public works, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and water supply systems; OR a Master's degree plus at least six (6) years of experience as listed above; OR a Ph.D. plus at least four (4) years of experience as listed above

* Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience is required.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

* Progressive supervisory and management principles, practices, and methods.

* The principles and practices of professional civil engineering.

* Construction practices of municipal engineering projects.

* Land development and land surveying.

* Financial management, budget preparation, expenditure control, and record keeping, with the ability to manage capital projects and deliver results within budget and by established deadlines.

* Safety standards, procedures, and precautions utilized in emergency response activities.

Ability to:

* Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.

* Interpret and apply broad standards and policies to divisional operations.

* Analyze a variety of administrative problems and make sound policy and procedural recommendations.

* Prepare and administer a complex budget.

* Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.

* Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information, records, or issues.

* Ensure compliance with City and department rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and laws.

* Prepare clear, concise, and complete reports, correspondence, presentations, and other written materials.

* Organize workload, establish priorities, and meet established deadlines.

* Be constantly alert and aware of any potential workplace hazards and ensure workplace safety.

* Speak before City Council, and public and professional groups, about the City's infrastructure plans, objectives, policies & programs.

* Provide City staff and management with sound advice and information regarding incumbent's area of responsibility.

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other City employees/departments, City officials, and the public.

Skills:

* Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and change management skills.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be a strong public speaker.

* Strong customer service skills, including the ability to handle…