City Engineer

Under the direction of the Mayor, the City Engineer directs and coordinates activities of the Engineering Department; monitors completion of the City's capital improvement projects; prepares annual budget requests; performs other related duties, as required; performs and supervises complex engineering work, which includes development of engineering conditions related to land use decisions and construction permits, and oversight of capital projects; acts as a representative of the City in meetings with consultants, the public, and other agencies; supervises professional-level engineers and engineering support staff.

Responsibilities

Directs the activities of the department to include overseeing the development and administration of projects, policies, procedures, programs, goals, and objectives and presents them to executive management, Council, the public, and/or other interested parties, as necessary.

25% of the time

Supervises the Engineering Department staff, including preparing work schedules; directs and evaluates work/performance; manages training and professional development; enforces policies; and makes disciplinary recommendations.

20%

Monitors construction of City capital improvement projects; serves as consulting engineer for other City departments.

15%

Coordinates projects in the design and conception phases with City staff, government officials, consultants, architects, property owners, and/or other applicable parties.

15%

Prepares annual budget requests for the Engineering Department and monitors expenditures.

10%

Serves as a liaison between the Engineering Department and Council; attends Planning Commission meetings and Council meetings, other commissions, boards, and civic and professional association meetings, as requested.

10%

Conducts research and prepares and maintains records, reports, and other related documentation. Attends Planning Commission meetings.

5%

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or equivalent, and continuous five years active practice of civil engineering experience preceding appointment, 3 years of managerial experience

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

 Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio

 Valid Ohio Driver's License or ID

KNOWLEDGE OF:

 Principles and practices of civil engineering

 City government structure and process

 Design and construction standards and methods

 Plan review, including site plan and grading plans related to planning commission duties

 Codes, standards, ordinances, and regulations governing public works projects

 Knowledge and completion of ODOT LPA courses

 Storm water management plan review and SWPPP plan review, including calculation review for quantity and quality

 Preparing, evaluating and implementing RFQ and RFP documents

 Creating bid manuals and specifications and administration of contracts

 FEMA and flood plain details and regulations

 Management principles and practices

SKILL IN:

 Exercising independent judgment

 Communicating effectively through speech and writing

 Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data

 Identify problem areas and formulating corrective measures

 Developing and maintaining working relationships with other City employees, associates, elected officials, civic groups, and the public