Engineer Senior - Flood

Flood Commission Engineer Supervisor

Under general direction of the Flood Commission Engineer Supervisor, is responsible for the administration and supervision of assigned staff. Plans, organizes, coordinates, manages, and supervises design, engineering studies in support of Flood Commission projects; oversees NFIP activities oversees compliance review activities and performs other administrative tasks in support of the department.

Essential duties include:

• Preparing and overseeing Flood Commission projects.
• Conducting flood planning.
• Supervising the Flood Commission's participation in the Community Rating System (CRS) through FEMA.
• Supervising compliance review section.
• Supervising assigned staff in Flood Commission including Engineer, Engineer Associate, Engineer Technician, and others as assigned.
• Office Administration

Additional duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

A. Education. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Hydrology, or related engineering field from an accredited four-year college or university.

B. Experience. Minimum of four (4) years experience in engineering and/or surveying work. Prior experience with computers including surveying software, GIS, Arc View, and AutoCAD Civil 3D, is preferred. 1D-2D Modeling Experience in HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Flo-2D, SMS, Culvert Master, and/or Geo-Hec Ras is also preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.

C. Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County Policy.

D. Licenses/Certifications. Must be certified as a PE with the NM State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. Must have or obtain certification as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) with the Associated State of Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) AND/OR New Mexico Floodplain Management Association (NMFMA) within two (2) years of employment.

E. Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver's license record, etc.). Valid unrestricted Driver's License required and must pass a background check.

Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering and surveying; state and local standards for construction and design, zoning, and land use regulations; various software programs including AutoCAD or related programs; proper methods to maintain accurate records; computer operation, the applicable software and general office equipment.

Skills in computer and GIS operations, gathering plotting and researching applicable information; organizing and prioritizing numerous tasks; analyzing problems and making recommendations.

Ability to use initiative and judgment, work independently, establish, and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships; and recognize matters to refer to a supervisor.