Engineering Manager

Overview

Applications will be accepted until there are a sufficient number of highly qualified applicants from which to make a selection. Candidates should submit their materials as soon as possible to ensure consideration. Interviews may be conducted throughout the recruitment process and this recruitment may close at any time. Candidates must attach copies of required certifications/licenses to their application.

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages the activities of development services and capital facilities projects, including planning, environmental compliance, and facility design; implements provisions of the Master Plan; makes recommendations for action and assists in the development and implementation of policy, procedure, and department budget; manages projects, contractors, and contracts in connection with assigned departments; directly supervises staff; oversees assigned budget;

acts in the absence of the Director of Engineering; performs related work as assigned.

This single position class reports to the Director of Engineering and is responsible for the development and management of projects and functions of the District's development services and capital facilities functions. The employee must also function as a member of the District’s management team and participate actively in addressing issues of concern to the District which at times may not have a direct impact on the employee’s area of specialization.

The Engineering Manager directly supervises and mentors assistant and associate-level engineers and Engineering Technicians overseeing day-to-day technical work, project management, and staff development. The Engineering Manager is supervised by the Director of Engineering. The Engineering Manager is distinguished from the Director of Engineering in that the Director provides overall strategic leadership for the Engineering Department, manages all engineering staff, and holds legal authority and professional responsibility for signing and sealing public improvement plans, specifications, and related documents on behalf of the District.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff; provides staff training and development; assists in the selection of staff; reviews work for accuracy and compliance with laws, ordinances, policies, procedures, department standards; ensures all engineering documents comply with same; studies and standardizes procedures to improve department efficiency; participates in necessary disciplinary actions; writes performance appraisals; ensures high level of customer service;
  
  provides assistance to staff in resolving problems; ensures safe work methods are followed and appropriate safety precautions and equipment are utilized;
• Manages and administers development and capital improvement projects, including those designed by outside consultants, from the preliminary planning stages through construction and acceptance improvements by the District; reviews and comments on Environmental Impact Reports and prepares accompanying letters; coordinates Master Plan Capital Improvement Projects with development projects; evaluates water and sewer capital facility fees by interpreting District policies;
• Manages and coordinates design and implementation of removal, replacement, relocation, or adjustment of District facilities required by City Capital Improvement Projects in accordance with the Cost Sharing Agreement between the District and City;
• Manages and coordinates preparation of the Master Plan, Program Environmental Impact Report; administers contracts for the District’s regional planning and environmental needs; orders and monitors related studies;
• Reviews Water/Sewer Studies, plans, legal descriptions, deeds for projects, easements, and rights-of-way; oversees water and sewer availability letters, annexations, extensions of service, and payback agreements; interprets and explains regulations and fees to the public;
• Prepares and evaluates requests for proposals relating…