Supervising Engineer - Engineering & Operational Support

Posting Title Supervising Engineer

• Engineering & Operational Support Job Requisition Number COA091731 Position Number 119274 Job Type Full-Time Division Name Facility Engineering

• Water Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, plus eight (8) years of related experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer, including two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, must have the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six (6) months of employment.

Notes to Applicants

Position Overview:

The Supervising Engineer for Engineering and Operational Support for Austin Water will oversee a team that manages Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, lift station plan review and approval, provides engineering support for remote facilities including pump stations, reservoirs, lift stations, and to Austin Water's Operations staff.

Working with Austin Water provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Please include contact information from previous employers.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• A resume is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please do not use the phrase "see resume" or refer to other documents to complete your application. Do not leave the "Duties and Responsibilities" sections blank. These will be considered incomplete applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter, candidates should describe in concise detail their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.

If you are selected for hire:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) is required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.

• If you are in the military or are a military veteran, you will need to provide a copy of the Member 4 page of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

• A criminal background investigation is required.

Travel:

If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Secondary Employment:

• All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee's duty and responsibility to the Department.

• Austin Water must review all secondary employment.

• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering secondary employment.

Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

Pay Range

$51.07 - $67.04

Hours

Monday

• Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with some flexibility. Other hours as required to meet the needs of 24/7 utility operations.

Job Close Date 05/29/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Waller Creek Center, 625 E. 10th St. Austin, TX 78701 Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in successfully supervising and leading technical staff performing public infrastructure improvement or wastewater projects

• Experience overseeing capital improvement projects (CIP) design or construction related to public infrastructure and monitoring activities to successfully manage project budgets and timelines

• Experience in reviewing design submittals and construction documents for public infrastructure improvement or wastewater projects.

• Experience overseeing the work of contractors.

• Demonstrated technical writing, communications and presentation skills

• Proven project management skills and demonstrated organization abilities

• Strong team and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated abilities in consensus building, negotiation and collaboration

• Ability to travel to multiple work locations

• Ability to work outside of normal business hours to support emergency operations

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Provides technical advice and direction to internal and external customers. Manages, coordinates, implements, or monitors projects or programs, including the review of plans and development proposals for impacts related to project or program. Recommends revisions and permit requirements to mitigate negative impacts of development and assures plans conform to City policies. Resolves conflicts in difficult situations.

• Develops, manages, and monitors the budget of projects. Assists in developing, managing, and submitting proposed budget forecast planning for short- and long-term City planning.

• Develops and implements standard operating procedures, policies, codes, and ordinances by applying advanced technical knowledge and applying changes to meet departmental business goals and objectives. Monitors projects for regulatory compliance.

• Develops and evaluates a variety of projects, programs, or plans. Develops long- and short-term planning and strategies for programs.

• Develops design criteria. Reviews or approves plans and specifications, change orders, and estimates.

• Negotiates contract terms, fees, and scope of contract including reviewing monthly progress reports, verifying final quantities and costs, compiling requisite documentation, reviewing change orders, and auditing as-built records. Acts as a liaison among consultants, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, fabricators, suppliers, and the City. Negotiates problems of changes, errors, or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements.

• Attends meetings and conducts presentations to City Council, boards and commissions, and other related agencies. Coordinates and cooperates with other agencies, departments, divisions, and private utilities involved in or affected by project(s).

• Interacts with internal and external customers to assess needs by responding to inquiries from the public and other departments about the process, requirements, and procedures of the development process. Investigates and resolves complaints from the public.

• Reviews and evaluates technical and management audits.

• Develops training and team building programs by determining business needs and scope of work performed by personnel and implementing programs.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of supervisory and/or management skills to programs, projects, and personnel.

• Knowledge of diversified and fundamental scientific and civil engineering concepts, phenomena, and relationships and utilizes such changes in solution of theoretical or practical civil engineering problems.

• Knowledge of advanced mathematical techniques such as trigonometry, calculus, and coordinate geometry.

• Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and techniques of assigned discipline.

• Knowledge of one or more of the following disciplines: Civil, Environmental, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, and/or Electrical engineering terminology and techniques.

• Knowledge of City of Austin budget planning, purchasing, and contract policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of applicability of established engineering principles and methods.

• Knowledge of phases of the plans review and inspections processes.

• Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements within the Local and State ordinances and laws.

• Skill in oral and written technical or general communication including preparation of written reports.

• Skill in negotiations and handling conflict resolution.

• Ability to rapidly and accurately perform more complex engineering computations, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry.

• Ability to communicate and provide direction to peers and assigned personnel.

• Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific civil engineering problems and provide practical and cost effective solutions.

• Ability to observe, compare, or monitor objects and data to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.