Assistant City Engineer

Responsibilities

Under general administrative direction of the Chief Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer, we plan, direct, and coordinate Engineering Division activities related to capital improvement projects and/or private land development reviews; and perform related work as required. We plan, direct, and organize the work of multi‑disciplined engineering staff; select consultants as needed for the design, preparation, and review of construction plans, site investigations, cost estimates, specifications, and reports for the improvement of public facilities;

supervise and manage the preparation of requests for professional services and recommend award of contract; meet with consultants and contractors to facilitate projects and resolve issues; represent the Engineering Division at various meetings, conferences and workshops; maintain current with regulations, litigation, and legislation concerning public works activities; assist in the selection of Engineering Division employees; assist in the development and establishment of work methods and standards;

direct the conduct of studies and the preparation and presentation of a variety of reports; act as department liaison to Committees, Commissions and Boards as needed, including preparing agendas, presentations, and coordinating meetings; attend and present staff reports to City Council, and attend other day and evening meetings as needed; participate in the preparation of departmental budget and prepare the annual capital improvement program;

monitor expenditures and revenues; collaborate with staff in various departments and outside agencies; supervise, train, and evaluate employees; make effective recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, and transfers; effectively recommend disciplinary action as needed, up to and including termination; represent the Chief Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer in their absence; drive on City business.

• Knowledge of methods, equipment, materials, and operating practices involved in public works operations
• Principles and practices of civil, structural, hydraulic, traffic, and environmental engineering related to municipal public works design, including planning, development, design, and construction
• Related federal, state, and city laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations
• Principles and practices of government budgeting
• Principles of sound personnel management and supervision
• Spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Skill in operating modern computers and related software
• Techniques for preparing and reviewing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and recommendations related to public works projects
• Using independent judgement and decision‑making skills based on standard policy, working procedures, and federal, state, and city laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations
• Interpreting and preparing specifications, plans, drawings, data, and reports
• Public speaking and professional writing
• Ability to plan, organize, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of professional and paraprofessional personnel
• Interpret and apply related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies
• Meet established deadlines
• Prepare and monitor contract documents
• Prepare and present budget estimates and comprehensive reports
• Analyze problems and develop effective solutions
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Represent the department effectively in meetings, including making presentations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, boards, commissions, outside agencies, and the public

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes but is not limited to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field, and eight years of professional engineering experience, and two years of progressively professional administrative and supervisory management responsibilities including oversight of Land…