Chief Engineer Engineering Services - Transportation And Development

CHIEF ENGINEER ENGINEERING SCV

Classification Title: Chief Engineer/Engineering Services - Transportation and Development

Purpose of Classification:

Manages the Engineering Services Division of the Transportation & Development Department. Work involves planning, managing, and overseeing engineering projects, operations, maintenance, and services.

Allocates resources; supervises staff; recommends operating policies and procedures; ensures programs, completed projects, and services comply with appropriate standards and relevant project specifications and regulations; prepares reports on department accomplishments, projects in progress, and projected needs. Work involves independent decisions and judgment while performing a variety of functions essential to the daily operation of the Department. This is a senior management position reporting to the Director/Assistant Director of Transportation and Development.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Provides direction to subordinate staff concerning the execution of projects and tasks; interprets policy, regulations, and codes; identifies expectations regarding project completion, use of resources, and compliance with specifications and standards. Coordinates with county, state, regional, and federal entities to secure funding for improvement projects.

Supervises staff directly and through subordinate supervisors; establishes performance expectations; provides and/or coordinates staff training and development; plans, directs, and evaluates work of staff; counsels and disciplines employees; mentors staff members; completes performance appraisals. Prepares and reviews project bid documents and annual contract documents; reviews, researches, and makes final recommendations for the award of bids to contractors, vendors, and consultants; reviews and evaluates technical documents and reports submitted by developers, engineers, or private consultants. Reviews reports submitted by subordinate supervisors; monitors and accesses the progress and work product of staff; inspects work quality and compliance; identifies needed operational changes; ensures projects are carried out within set timelines and budgets.

Prepares administrative forms, monthly reports, budget information, and other program information and submits to department management and other county officials as required. Responds to questions, complaints, and issues raised by the general public, contractors, county officials, and other interested parties. Presents technical information, plans, and status reports to community groups, professional organizations, county officials, and state agencies upon request and in a manner conducive to understanding by the target audience.

Coordinates work functions and other requirements effectively with federal, state, and other local agencies. Researches, develops, and makes recommendations on a wide range of transportation, traffic, and related issues. Applies engineering principles, working knowledge of Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT), American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) standards and specifications in investigation, evaluation, planning, and implementation of improvement and department goals.

Assists with the identification, development, and justification of departmental capital and operating budgets. Responsible for administrating the Division's budget, administrating contracts, and managing capital construction projects. Assists with infrastructure inventories, maintenance records, and other work documentation requirements of the department.

Participates in the establishment and implementation of department policies and procedures in accordance with county, state, and federal regulations and procedures. Assists in the identification and achievement of department goals and objectives. Demonstrates ability for success in managing multiple projects, initiatives, and requests concurrently; builds trust and credibility with employees; works responsively and productively in a fast-paced team-oriented environment; adapts to unexpected obstacles and new/changing information and conditions.

Performs the most technical and complex tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility; responsible for complex and large-scale civil engineering design and construction projects. Coordinates work with other department divisions and county agencies. Plans, manages, and directs assigned transportation and development programs and engineering services to include land development, road design, surveying, right of way, and street lights/utilities.

Plans and directs the use of assigned resources; establishes and recommends engineering program budgets; monitors approved budgets; identifies current and projected operational needs. Provides technical support and assistance in the planning, development, and implementation of regulations, guidance documents, operating procedures, manuals, contracts, special projects, studies, and evaluations. Develops, analyzes, and/or reviews conceptual designs to address transportation-related issues.

Reviews and approves final design, material quantities, and cost estimates for projects. Establishes budgets for right of way and construction projects. Performs highly technical designs that subordinate staff cannot perform.

Manages and maintains a land development program that meets the State of Georgia, Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division requirements in order to maintain the issuing authority of Clayton County through the Memorandum of Agreement with the State. Develops construction plans, specifications, special provisions, engineering reports, and cost estimates for surface transportation projects according to established engineering standards and state and federal policies; signs and stamps civil engineering design drawings. Manages engineering consultant contracts; reviews and provides comments and recommendations on submitted plans; initiates land acquisition and other right of way matters; administers utility and environmental permits.

Directs manpower, equipment, and operations during emergency situations. Additional Functions Assists the Director and Assistant Director as requested. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master of Science Degree supplemented by six (6) years of experience performing transportation engineering work with three (3) years in appropriate field of which included supervisory duties; or Bachelor of Science Degree supplemented by nine (9) years of experience performing transportation engineering work in the appropriate field with four (4) years of which included supervisory duties; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must be a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Georgia or be able to attain within six (6) months of employment.

Preferred candidate will hold a degree in the Civil Engineering field from an Accredited Board of Engineering & Technology (ABET) college or university. Preferred candidate would hold Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) Level II Design Professional certification. Preferred candidate is self-motivated, results-oriented, and committed to providing quality customer service to the citizens of Clayton County. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

ADA Compliance

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, or traffic hazards.

To download a copy of this job description click here

Position : 2129

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Grade : GRADE 34

Posting Start : 05/20/2024

Posting End : 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $91,698.95