CITY ENGINEER

Job Type
Full-time
Description
DEFINITION
This is a skilled, full-time exempt position under the direct supervision of the Development Director or, in the absence of a Development Director, the City Administrator. This employee participates in the review of land development (residential, mixed-use, and commercial) projects, infrastructure projects, and provides general engineering support to the Development Services Department, and other departments. Duties and responsibilities include providing technical expertise in areas of construction problems, floodplain and drainage issues; overseeing new development work; performing site inspections and estimating project costs; project management; and providing information to the public. This employee also supervises and directs the work of the associate engineer and lead development inspector.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, repeated or a logical assignment to this class.

• Performs site inspections of infrastructure systems for compliance with municipal regulations.
• Coordinates new development construction with existing developments.
• Coordinates construction activities with departmental maintenance activities and with other governmental agencies.
• Provides some project management services in conjunction with the City's Capital Improvements Director for Capital Improvement Projects.
• Receives various documentation (project plans/documents/studies, site plans/plats, drainage calculations, water/sewer capacity calculations, architectural drawings, grading permits, excavation permits, etc.).
• Reviews, recommends, and/or approves; responds/forwards as appropriate.
• Responds to citizen/customer complaints and requests, to include providing information, researching problems, implementing solutions, etc.
• Responds to routine requests for information from officials, employees, members of the staff, the public or other individuals.
• Answers the telephone; provides information.
• Returns calls as necessary.
• Prepares and/or generates routine correspondence, letters, memoranda, forms, reports and other documents via computer or tablet.
• Copies and distributes correspondence, letters, memoranda and other related materials.
• Uses knowledge of various software programs to operate a computer in an effective and efficient manner.
• Supervises and directs the work of the Associate Engineer to ensure efficient, accurate work completion.
• Supervises and monitors the work of Development inspectors.
• Attends and provides as needed commentary at Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA), Planning Commission (P/C) and Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA) meetings.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Provides staff assistance to the City Administrator, preparing staff reports and other necessary documents, statistics and figures.
• Attends professional training and industry meetings.
• Mentors and trains the Associate Engineer.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Ability to independently operate standard office equipment, computers, etc.
• Ability to take oral and written instructions.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from the public and members of the business community both effectively and professionally, while providing excellence in customer service.
• Ability to appropriately delegate authority and responsibility.
• Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret simple plans and maps, including tax maps.
• Knowledge of and experience in municipal procedures relating to finance, personnel, purchasing, office operations, risk management and public relations.
• Knowledge and experience in long term planning.
• Knowledge of construction techniques involving streets, sewers, etc.
• Knowledge and experience in executing operations management principles.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of relevant City and Public Works Department practices
• Knowledge of Development Services Department and design/construction practices as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
• Ability to develop and administer operations and staff plans and objectives for the expedience and effectiveness of specific duties of the department.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the department.
• Knowledge of Civil engineering principles and practices as applied to municipal public works, including planning and development, design and construction, and operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the methods of preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and recommendations relating to a variety of public works projects. Knowledge of the principles and practices of management and supervision.
• Knowledge of GIS software.

EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires the use of Software including but not limited to Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and use of appropriate technical equipment such as Trimble devices is a plus.
While performing this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit and frequently talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, with occasional climbing, balancing, stooping. The employee must also frequently use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work is mostly performed indoors in a comfortable, climate- controlled office environment. However, this employee will also frequently work in the field, which may include inclement weather conditions. The noise level is moderate to high with a fast-paced schedule that requires interaction with the general public, elected officials, and other department heads.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required, with five to seven years of experience as a Professional Engineer knowledgeable in general construction, water and sewer system construction, stormwater drainage, roadway construction, estimating, and development plans review; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Valid Tennessee licensure as a Professional Engineer required or ability to transfer from the state of certification to Tennessee within 12 months.
Applicants will be considered on basis of qualifications, experience, and suitability for position without regards to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The City of Spring Hill is an EEO/AA/Title VI Employer. Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.