Director of Engineering

Directs all engineering functions required by the city, primarily to include the management of engineering personnel. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities including directing, coordinating, and overseeing work through reporting supervisors. Manages capital improvement projects, review of private development plans, long-term planning, budget preparation, public relations, contract management, traffic engineering and signal system operation, municipal utilities engineering, feasibility studies and risk assessments, and provides technical engineering support to other city departments.

• Directs the operations of the Engineering Department, sets goals and expectations of the subordinate managers, and the department.
• Carries out managerial responsibility for Department in accordance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training staff; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manage and oversee the design, review, public involvement, environmental, right of way, utility, bidding, construction, maintenance, alteration, and inspection and close out phases of basic to complex roadway, bridge, culvert, utility, intersection, subdivision, and civil site plans and projects.
• Develops the annual budget, including reviewing budget expenditures and requesting revisions to meet operational needs; reviewing budget requests and making decisions on organizing projects to remain within budget; and consulting with financial staff regarding budget matters.
• Aligns the department’s operations, goals, and performance with City-wide strategic plan.
• Provides plan review and approval processes of residential subdivisions, private and commercial developments, including plats, easements, plans, stormwater management reports, traffic impact studies, and stormwater pollution prevention plans, and other associated studies, calculations, and reports.
• Plans and implements utility master planning in support of economic growth, system reliability & resiliency
• In collaboration with the Department of Public Service, ensures compliance with MS4, NPDES, CMOM and other regulatory obligations of the city.
• Coordinates construction activities impacting surrounding region with applicable local, state and federal governments and organizations. Prepares contracts, specifications and legal notices for receiving bids and letting contracts.
• Advises various councils, boards, commissions, city departments, and elected officials in Engineering related issues.
• Assists with the updates and maintenance of the City’s ADA transition plan.

Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.

• Own the reliability, availability and performance of engineering services, and drive a culture of operational excellence and continuous service improvement.
• Build and maintain high-performing, inclusive teams with clear ownership and well-defined responsibilities.
• Updates Engineering and Construction Standards, prepares and evaluates RFQ’s for consultant selection and supervises the proper organization and maintenance of documents, records, drawings, plans, maps, etc.
• May serve as backup for other positions within the department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. A typical way to qualify is a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering and seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible experience in a work environment that would demonstrate effectiveness in leading engineering projects and at least two (2) years of supervisory experience in local, state, or federal government.

• Licensure or Certification Requirements
• Current and valid Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract in order to meet criteria for insurability established by the City of Gahanna.

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