Assistant City Engineer

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM; additional hours as scheduled.

Salary: Dependent on experience

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to administer and manage the civil and stormwater divisions for the City of Greer. Includes all city infrastructure, Capital Improvement Program, and MS4/Stormwater program. Performs complex technical and professional work in the land development, engineering design, stormwater management design, and construction of public works and related projects.

This position works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

• Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.

• Manages the City Stormwater MS4 Program. Develops procedures, guidelines, and practices regarding stormwater management. Ensures City is in compliance with minimum control measures of the MS4 permit and compliance with the City's NPDES permit.

• Supervises the City's Stormwater, Engineering, and Inspection staff, oversees field inspections, performs site plan reviews for engineering and stormwater disciplines, and oversees utility fee management and compliance.

• Reviews development plans for compliance with the City's Stormwater programs, SCDHEC, and NPDES permits. Provides compliance comments, conducts pre-construction conferences, and issues grading permits. Coordinates/manages applicable permits, site inspections, and site development close-out process.

• Manages field investigations and enforcement of illegal dumping, illicit discharge, illegal connections, and water quality monitoring.

• Manages the Civil Engineering staff and activity including street, sidewalk, pavement management, bridge maintenance, and permit and plat review for internal City projects and development projects.

• Assists in developing and managing the design, construction, inspection, and project delivery for Capital Improvement projects by contractor forces and/or internal Public Services staff.

• Manages watershed basin studies evaluating stormwater system condition and deficiencies and develops improvement projects from data collected.

• Coordinates transfer of all new infrastructure data into City GIS and Asset Management systems.

• Assists in development of Asset Management system for applicable City infrastructure.

• Manages Encroachment permitting, inspection, and close out process.

• Coordinates Traffic Calming in accordance with City ordinance.

• Provides technical assistance to City Engineer, Engineering staff, and other City departments.

• Coordinates activities of other professional and technical employees on development projects.

• Supervises inspections of commercial/residential developments.

• Administers and implements the City's activities related to the administration of the National Flood Insurance Program, and reviews/approves permits for development in the City's floodplain.

• Manages roadway inspections and recommends street acceptance to Council.

Additional Duties:

• Performs general administrative/office duties as required, including typing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone, etc.

• Continually stays up to date on all policy, procedure, and/or process changes.

• Completes all work accurately, safely, and efficiently.

• Keeps work area clean and safe.

• Maintains any assigned equipment in safe and good operating condition.

• Reports to Supervisor any suggested improvements or areas of concern.

• Ensures professionalism and exceptional customer service during all interactions while performing job representing the City of Greer.

• Exhibits strong ethical standards; ability to create trust and integrity with co-workers, customers, and community.

• Adheres to Employee Handbook and other relevant policies and procedures.

• Maintains regular and sustained attendance.

• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE - REQUIRED

• Requires Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, environmental, or related engineering field.

• Six (6) years of experience, including supervisory experience and of progressively responsible experience in engineering, public works operations and administration, stormwater manager or stormwater engineer; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Must have the following certifications/license or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment dependent upon certification:

• S.C. Professional Engineer

• Erosion prevention and sediment control inspector (CEPSCI)

• Floodplain Manager (License) Certification (CFM)

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

The City of Greer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.