City Engineer

MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in the civil engineering field from an accredited college or university plus seven (7) years of experience in civil engineering, at the management level required. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License and have and maintain an acceptable driving record.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of Professional Engineer Registration from the State of Florida.

EMERGENCY DECLARATION STATUS

Code 1: Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident by incident basis, the employee's Department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under limited supervision, performs administrative and technical engineering functions in directing the City's engineering programs. Work involves responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating engineering projects.

Work involves supervising and monitoring the technical and engineering support staff in civil, traffic, and environmental work for the City. Work also involves the review of private development and project design of projects within the City limits. Considerable independent judgment and initiative are required in carrying out program objectives within the framework of engineering and administrative principles and practices and established policies and regulations.

Considerable tact and courtesy are required in frequent contacts with contractors, Division Heads, and the general public. Also responsible for oversight of the Engineering and Surveying Division. Reports to the Public Works Director.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides administrative guidance to staff in the Engineering and Surveying Division; provides guidance to division heads of the Public Works department concerning construction and engineering projects.

Plans, directs, and coordinates the preparation of plans, specifications, and contracts for the construction of streets, sidewalks, storm drainage projects, water management systems, and other public facilities.

Plans, directs, and coordinates the inspection of construction projects to ensure compliance with plan specifications and local codes and ordinances.

Directs the review of plats, plans, and cost estimates and specifications for both residential subdivisions and commercial developments.

Attends and coordinates meetings with Growth Management Department to discuss local land development code and comprehensive plan changes and amendments.

Directs the functions of and provides technical expertise in the Traffic, Design and Inspection sections of the engineering division.

Serves as liaison between the City and appropriate County, State, and Federal agencies by providing information in person and by written communication regarding City projects and requirements.

Performs budgetary and planning functions for both internal and external projects; ensures budgetary dollars are available for approved projects and that funds are being expended according to project requirements, and within the appropriate timeframes.

Provides comments to vacating easement or right-of-way and variance requests; provides justifications and defends the City's position in public meetings.

Attends city council meetings as instructed to provide information concerning City projects, policies, and standards concerning the engineering division.

Monitors internal controls for fraud, errors, and omissions within the department.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.