JOB SUMMARY
Under limited direction plans, supervises, and coordinates professional engineering work in support of a wide range of complex projects for the District; serves as manager of more complex District planning, development and or capital project engineering projects; directs the work of subordinate and consulting professional and technical engineering staff; responsible for the administration and supervision of the Engineering Department. Responsible for the coordination of activities between the Operations and the Engineering Department.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the senior management level in the professional planning and engineering series and represents the Engineering Department on the Management Team. The District Engineer is distinguished by the performance of more complex planning and engineering duties as well as broader project management and supervisory responsibilities. This position shall also be capable of reviewing and completing staff and or consultants’ work to a high degree of completion. Strong communication and writing skills are essential. The applicant must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to build consensus and be able to represent the District in a wide variety of concerns and interests. Incumbents work independently, seeking assistance only as new or unusual situations arise. The District Engineer will receive direction from the General Manager.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plans, organizes, and directs designated activities in the Engineering Department; assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of staff for accuracy, suitability, and completeness.
Coordinates the activities between the Operations Department, Planning and Engineering Department.
Serves as a member of the District’s management team and participates in the development and implementation of District goals, policies, procedures, administrative planning, and problem resolution.
Plans coordinates and supervises responsible planning and engineering work in connection with District Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects; manages the design of engineering plans and specifications for the construction of water, wastewater, and other related improvements.
Recommends District policies and implements programs and actions to maintain compliance with local, regional, state and federal laws and programs related to water, wastewater, solid waste, and worker and public health and safety. Participates in the development of CIP projects for compliance with District specifications. Resolves disputes between the District and developers, contractors, engineers, and the general public relative to District policies, specifications, regulations, procedures, and ordinances.
Decides on design procedures and interprets the application of design criteria; checks plans and specifications for accuracy of design and completeness. Interprets and applies relevant codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Provides continuing technical assistance to staff; supervises and participates in the work of subordinate planning and engineering staff and or consultants in preparation of project plans, agreement, specifications, cost estimates, and contract administration for capital projects.
Assist in the preparation, coordination, and control of the operating and capital improvement budgets; assists in evaluating the need for and developing plans and schedules for long-range Capital Improvement Program (CIP)projects.
Coordinates projects with other departments, agencies, teams, consultants, developers, and/or property owners; gives presentations to elected and appointed officials; responds to citizen inquiries and complaints and takes appropriateaction.
Tracks new or pending regulatory requirements that affect the District and provides support to meet these requirements (e.g., non-point and point discharge, drinking water quality, water conservation, air and groundwater contamination).
Monitors and interacts in inter-governmental actions affecting the District.
Assists in the training of other District personnel in utility design and construction standards and other areas as appropriate.
May serve on and/or provide technical and support staff assistance to various District committees and task forces.
May serve on various employee related committees
EXPERIENCE
A minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional management in public works and or engineering experience performing duties at least comparable to a Deputy Public Works Director, Public Works Division Manager, Associate Engineer; and this person shall have experience as a project manager. Experience in municipal professional public works and/or water and wastewater is preferred.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas is required.
KNOWLEDGE OF
Principles, practices and methods of civil engineering applicable in a municipal setting (wastewater collection system, water supply, treatment, storage, hydraulic model analysis, and distribution systems, buildings, geo-technical, utilities, transportation, and land development);
Budget development and long-term capital improvement planning.
Principles, practices of personnel and contract management and Texas Contract codes.
Laws and processes relevant to the establishment of assessment districts.
Design principles, strength of materials, stress analysis and principles of mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering and surveying as they apply to the design and construction of Public Works projects.
Applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
Methods of engineering and construction management applicable to complex projects.
Principles and practices of municipal management, including supervision and evaluation of personnel, budget planning and preparation, and public relations.
Modern development, current literature, and sources of information regarding the area of assignment.
Working knowledge of municipal government, special districts, public utility district issues of concern to developers, property owners, contractors, private engineers, and others when dealing with the District on planning and engineering matters.
ABILITY TO
Determine, plan, assign, and manage Planning and Engineering Department priorities.
Effectively lead, supervise, and train professional, technical, and administrative support staff.
Learn and utilize on an ongoing basis District administrative, budgeting, purchasing, and personnel processes and procedures.
Be proactive in identifying problem areas and develop alternative solutions and recommendations.
Make complex calculations and check, design, and supervise the construction of a wide variety of municipal improvements and construction projects.
Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing; communicate technical information clearly and accurately to non-engineering staff, consultants, and the general public.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field
Sign-on bonus: $5,000, with a two-year commitment. The first half will be paid upon hire and the second half will be paid after a six-month probationary period. If the employee resigns prior to two years of service, he/she must repay the sign-on bonus in full.
Relocation assistance is available.