City Engineer

City Engineer                                                                            

 

Building and Inspections Department                                                                           Job Class: 813

 

                                                                                                                                                            Grade 25

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

 

 

This position performs professional engineering tasks in support of city operations.

 

 

 

MAJOR DUTIES

 

 

 

• Trains, assigns, directs, supervises and evaluates personnel; enforces work safety regulations. Oversees the review process for site/subdivision plan submittals. Oversees the inspection of site/subdivision construction. Provides engineering design support for capital improvement projects. Provides engineering design support for zoning issues, annexations, preliminary plats, development plans, and final plats. Serves as the primary administrator for the National Flood Insurance Program. Oversees the administration of soil, erosion, sedimentation, and pollution control programs for the city. Oversees the city’s mapping operations. Provides contract administration support for capital improvement projects. Provides assistance to all departments seeking engineering and planning services. Administers the permitting process for private utility installations. Assists in right-of-way acquisitions for roadway and drainage improvement projects. Performs related duties.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

 

 

 

• Knowledge of city zoning, development, stormwater regulations and procedures. Knowledge of zoning and annexation procedures. Knowledge of engineering principles and theories. Knowledge of project management principles. Knowledge of federal acquisition rules and regulations. Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. Knowledge of computers and job related software programs. Skill in planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the work of personnel. Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions. Skill in the preparation of clear and precise administrative reports. Skill in oral and written communication.

 

 

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

 

 

 

The Building and Inspections Department Director assigns work in terms of division goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of division activities.

 

 

 

GUIDELINES

 

 

 

Guidelines include city codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision ordinances, state and federal environmental regulations, professional engineering practices, and other relevant state and federal regulations. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.

 

 

 

 

 

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

 

 

 

• The work consists of varied engineering, administrative, and supervisory duties. Strict regulations contribute to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to provide professional engineering support for city operations. Success in this position contributes to the provision of a well planned, safe and healthy environment for the general public.

 

 

CONTACTS

 

                                                                     

 

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, elected and appointed officials, architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and members of the general public. Contacts are typically to provide services; to give or exchange information; to resolve problems; to motivate or influence persons; or to justify, defend or negotiate matters.

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

 

 

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping, The employee occasionally lifts light or heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell. The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, vest, etc.

 

 

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

 

 

 

This position has direct supervision over assigned personnel.

 

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

 

 

• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Georgia or capable of obtaining a Professional Engineering license within six (6) months of employment. Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with seven (7) years or more of progressively responsible experience in engineering, construction management, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job is acceptable, but three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering or a related field is a minimum requirement. Supervisory experience is required, experience working and supervising employees in a municipal environment is preferred. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.