City Engineer

City Engineer

General Statement of Duties

Performs difficult professional and administrative work regarding the infrastructure of the City, including engineering services; water distribution and sewer collection and wastewater treatment system construction, maintenance and operation; street and sidewalk construction and repair; storm water operations, and other infrastructure and design. Work is performed under general supervision of City Manager. Supervision is exercised over department / division personnel.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class plans, organizes and directs the work of employees engaged in a wide variety of municipal operations and services to insure that projects are completed in a safe effective and efficient manner by both municipal work crews and contract labor. The employee provides technical advice and assistance working closely with the City Manager, Public Works Director and other members of the Management Team. Work also includes contract management, handling citizen issues, and budget and personnel administration of the department. The employee represents the City to a wide variety of citizens. Work is performed independently and in coordination with the City Manager and other City officials. The employee is subject to working in inside and outside environments. The employee is also subject to various hazards such as working in close proximity to heavy equipment, loud noises, electrical current, oils, and working in narrow or enclosed spaces. The employee also may be subject to the final standards of the OSHA blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under the general direction of the City Manager and is evaluated by review of reports, conference and acceptance of the community.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Plans, organizes and directs all engineering services in the City; provides engineering services to other departments when requested; ensures coordination of activities with other departments
• Planning and directing engineering projects and infrastructure construction and maintenance projects; coordinating work with Public Works Director, City Manager, other agencies and other departments
• Provides engineering and design services for various city projects in the areas of water distribution, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, streets, storm water, traffic, and other areas as required
• Oversees and coordinates GIS Function for the City including the integration of GIS into other Departments
• Supervises the preparation of construction plans, bid packages, specifications and contract documents for construction projects
• Prepares requests for qualifications and requests for proposals; recommends selection of consultants and contractors and monitors the work of contractors and consultants
• Reviews plans and specifications submitted by contractors and serves as project administrator, monitoring all requests for payment
• Coordinating with NCDOT, public and private utilities on projects, as necessary
• Oversees the process of obtaining rights-of-way and dedicated easements
• Oversees manager of wastewater treatment plant insuring regulatory compliance and efficient operation
• Conducts storm water and sediment control plan review, carries out storm water control projects and handles citizen complaints related to storm water
• Reviews and approves plans for proposed subdivisions and planned unit developments and rezoning requests to ensure compliance with applicable ordinances, codes, regulations and standards
• Prepares and reviews departmental operating budget; monitors and approves expenditures; participates in preparation of capital improvement budget
• Recruits, trains and evaluates staff
• Ensures that all relevant safety rules and programs are followed by crews and enforces the same
• Participates in the long range planning for infrastructure and service needs of the City for public works and utilities; works with the City Manager on regional utilities issues; conducts or supervises various studies and advises City Manager and Board on related issues; writes, reviews, interprets and administers policies for the department
• Researches and recommends operational changes to the City Manager to increase departmental effectiveness and enhance customer service
• Engages in considerable personal contact with citizens concerning service request and complaints; investigates and decides or recommends actions; coordinates projects with other departments; attends City Council meetings to represent the department
• Monitors and insures compliance with changes in regulations regarding water, wastewater, storm water, safety and other related issues
• Performs other / related duties and / or tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Requirements

Required Education, Experience and Credentials

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