City engineer, Civil Engineering

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GENERAL PURPOSE Performs technical and professional duties associated with the planning, directing, and controlling division technical work units engaged in engineering service for the planning, designing, construction, and maintenance of various City projects, developments, and new subdivisions.

Works under the administrative guidance and direction of the Assistant Public Works Director.

Provides technical guidance and direction to divisional personnel involved in producing work or documents requiring approval by a licensed professional engineer. Has responsible charge for engineering work on City projects within the Public Works Department. Provides supervision to unit supervisors over, the Design Section, Surveying Section, and provides administrative direction to consulting engineers and contractors involved in developments to ensure work done within public rights-of-way meets City standards and requirements.

Manages daily operations of the engineering division; develops operational strategies; evaluates ongoing methods, practices, and procedures; makes recommendations regarding policy change and implements the same upon approval; acts as technical advisor to City staff and administration as needed. Serves as technical advisor to the City Mayor, Council, Public Works Director and city-wide division or department heads with respect to all projects requiring engineering insight or oversight in compliance with local or state codes;

provides engineering design, review and construction management assistance as required to design, review, bid, and build city funded infrastructure or capital improvement projects; develops and recommends five-year capital improvement plan related to water, sewer, and street infrastructure; assists in preparing annual budget. Attends a variety of public meetings with local groups or agencies and with State and Federal Agencies; gives presentations for various groups or agencies explaining proposed projects and developments, including cost analysis, alternate designs, expected problems, and environmental impact;

evaluates designs to ensure that the project contributes to community needs related to street, water, sewer, and drainage systems. Reviews City and consultant prepared construction and subdivision plans and determines the adequacy of said plans in meeting the City’s established standards and limits for accuracy, street cross-sections, designs, curvature, water and sewer line sizes, etc.; determines plat conformity to City’s overall established street and utility patterns;

directs and controls work by other City departments/divisions and developers within public rights-of-way to ensure work meets City standards, requirements, and sound engineering practices. Reviews annexation and development agreements to ensure the terms are consistent with engineering standards and related improvement drawings; reviews and approves site plans for public developments and improvements; verifies city ability to service potential new property with regard to water, sewer, and street requirements.

Attends pre-project planning and coordination meetings; serves on and makes presentations before various Boards, Councils, and Commissions; explains project goals, objectives, and impacts, gives insight related to traffic impact, safety, etc.; and makes professional recommendations regarding developments and subdivisions. Evaluates controversies between contractors and construction inspectors; assists in determining appropriate action and makes recommendations to resolve issues. Gives professional testimony in court representing City’s position or provides written depositions when required;

addresses civic groups and responds to inquiries regarding Engineering projects and developments. Performs related duties as required.