Under administrative direction of the Senior Operations Manager, plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews the work of public works supervisors, crew leaders, and engineering technicians in the Infrastructure Unit within the Department. Supervises, plans, and coordinates highly complex operations activities including identifying and solving infrastructure deficiencies, conducting inspections of City owned infrastructure, managing construction maintenance projects and repairs, managing contracts, and managing pavement analysis program and preservation; ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and City policies; and coordinates divisional activities with other City departments and outside agencies.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and may not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

• Leads, plans, trains, and reviews the work of staff responsible for performing duties in support of the City’s infrastructure maintenance including pavement analysis, sidewalk analysis, stormwater inventory, structure and pipe maintenance, contracts, GIS, and consultants. This includes pipe cleaning, pipe lining, structure and pipe repair and maintenance, street sweeping, pavement management, pavement preservation, sidewalk repair, inspections, and other programs as assigned to maintain city infrastructure.
• Trains assigned employees in their areas of work including public works construction methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Verifies the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Participates in the development and administration of the assigned section’s annual budget.
• Works with the Senior Operations Manager to plan, coordinate, and implement the City’s infrastructure capital improvement budget.
• Assists in developing policies and procedures such as procedure guidelines, design standards, and standard plans and specifications, while ensuring the operation and maintenance, financial, regulatory, and legal requirements are met.
• Works with the Senior Operations Manager to oversee the development of consultant requests for proposal for professional and/or construction services and the advertising and bid processes; evaluating proposals and recommending project award; administering contracts after award.
• Negotiates and administers contracts for infrastructure operations projects; ensures contractor compliance with City standards and specifications, time, and budget estimates; analyzes and resolves complex problems that may arise; recommends and approves field changes as required.
• Conducts infrastructure operations project planning activities; provides oversight and input into the conceptual design of stormwater, pavement, and sidewalk operations projects. Investigates and resolves problems with scope of work or cost issues of major facility repair, maintenance, and replacement projects.
• Analyzes infrastructure operations plan design, specifications, consultant, and staff comments in accordance with design requirements and municipal and intergovernmental standards and regulations; recommends approval or additional infrastructure changes.
• Works with Senior Operations Manager to design and maintain the City’s stormwater, sidewalk, and pavement management system, conducts studies of these systems to determine deficiencies and need for repairs, replacement, or maintenance, including coordinating the City GIS inventory, Cityworks system, storm sewer camera and trailer, and PAVER software. Collects and analyzes data, produces written reports, recommends solutions, and arranges for their implementation, and oversees the contracts with stormwater inventory inspector, stormwater pipe lining contractor, stormwater infrastructure repair/replacement contractor, and pavement inspection contractor. Maintains stormwater pipe camera and trailer, implementing software updates and maintaining camera parts.
• Acts as the City’s representative and liaison on infrastructure operations matters and programs, including participating on committees, collaborating with involved parties, speaking on infrastructure related issues at meetings, hearings, and legal proceedings and making presentations to public and private agencies and community groups.
• Assists the Senior Operations Manager in management and maintenance of the City’s pavement condition databases and identification or roadway improvement prioritization.
• Works with the Senior Operations Manager to prepare, review and complete various reports, including City Council agenda reports, employee performance reviews and division related documentation and correspondence.
• Works with Senior Operations Manager to prepare and oversee the administration of infrastructure related grants and their reporting, including researching grant funding opportunities, evaluating funding opportunities relative to City policies and vision, preparing grant proposals, assisting in preparing budgets, and interpreting funding agency regulations and requirements.
• Provides technical information and instruction regarding applicable procedures and methods; interprets and explains rules, regulations, and procedures; answers questions and resolves concerns.
• Responds to and resolves various issues with residents, other department’s representatives, and outside agencies, and working with Public Works staff and other engineers to coordinate infrastructure systems for Capital Improvement Projects.
• Serves as a liaison for the Department with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; attends meetings, as necessary; provides staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces, as necessary; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues.
• Works with the Senior Operations Manager to provide highly complex staff assistance to the Director of Public Works; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Works with the Senior Operations Manager to oversee and participate in administering and enforcing City codes and standards on infrastructure operations projects.
• Responds to and makes arrangements to address infrastructure involved emergency management activities.
• Coordinates assigned activities with consultants, engineers, developers, contractors, other City departments and divisions, and outside agencies.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of civil engineering.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, project management, and supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and training of staff in work procedures.
• Operations, services, and activities of a municipal engineering design and construction program as applicable to stormwater drainage systems.
• Modern principles and practices of infrastructure maintenance and operation.
• Scientific and mathematical principles as applied to infrastructure maintenance and operation work.
• Principles and practices of project management and administration.
• Construction contracts, ordinances, land deeds, and easements, and other legal agreements.
• Principles and practices of project budget preparation and control.
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in infrastructure projects including those used in the design and construction of development projects.
• Mechanics and properties of materials.
• Methods and techniques of engineering plan review and analysis.
• Methods and techniques of conducting site and field investigation.
• Principles and practices of erosion and sedimentation control.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and state laws, regulations and requirements related to floodplain management and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
• Federal and state National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit Program laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information related to innovations and trends in infrastructure maintenance and operations.
• Principles and practices of business correspondence and technical report preparation.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet applications, and specialized software programs.
• Principles and practices of geographic information systems programs.
• Occupational health and safety standards.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations pertaining to floodplain management, wetlands, and public works design and municipal construction.
• Excellent written and oral speaking skills.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and direct effective capital improvement and infrastructure service programs.
• Conduct complex infrastructure research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports.
• Supervise, train, plan, organize, schedule, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff.
• Interpret, explain, and enforce department policies and procedures.
• Prepare, review, interpret, and analyze engineering plans, drawings, specifications, contract documents, and reports for conformance to professional standards and approved budgets.
• Perform computations and calculations.
• Read and interpret various types of maps; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood maps and US Geological Survey (USGS) maps.
• Analyze and evaluate design drawings and specifications.
• Prepare and manage project budgets.
• Negotiate with citizens, property owners, businesses, and other agencies.
• Maintain detailed project management records and documentation.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and technical reports.
• Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Manage the work of outside consultants.
• Participate in programs involving federal, state, and local grants.
• Safely and effectively operate engineering tools and equipment.
• Respond to questions, and inquiries from variety of sources regarding engineering and development projects.
• Research, review, update, and revise existing ordinances, policies, and design standards.
• Coordinate activities with internal and external agencies and committees.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job qualifies.

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Six years of increasingly responsible professional experience in infrastructure operations and maintenance which must have included two years of experience leading or supervising staff and/or projects.
• Possession of a valid Georgia Class C driver's license.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
• Possession of a valid Georgia Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (PE).

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and field environment and operate office equipment. Continuous sitting and upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity; light to moderate finger pressure to manipulate keyboard, equipment controls, and office equipment; pinch grasp to manipulate writing utensils. Frequent side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting at waist; moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials; lifting objects weighing up to 20 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 yards. Occasional squatting, kneeling, and reaching above and at shoulder height; moderate grasping to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing 20-35 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate equipment.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Alpharetta and employee and is subject to modifications as the needs and requirements of the position change.

The City of Alpharetta is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Employee Manual & Benefits Handbook or bona fide occupational qualifications).

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Alpharetta is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which it serves. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of City’s employees and to the security of the City’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, the City is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if they have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Alpharetta will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.