Essential Job Functions:  Coordinates activities of engineering personnel, outlines duties and responsibilities, and issues instructions as required; reviews accomplishment of objectives; supervises field investigation, design, inspection, and contract administration of city projects for streets, drainage structures, and adjunct bridges; reviews subdivision plats and construction plans for improvements and additions to subdivisions; inspects work to assure compliance with city standards and codes; maintains official city maps; advises city officials and the public on professional engineering matters; supervises, directs, assigns, reviews, and coordinates activities of subordinate engineering, drafting, field inspections, and survey personnel; prepares pre-construction estimates for projects; reviews and approves contract plans; reviews contract bids and recommends awards; prepares and processes quantity estimates for payment purposes; develops own budget.
Other Job Functions: Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.May be exposed to changing weather and construction hazards during monitoring and inspection procedures; works outside in all types of weather; works in manholes and trenches/ditches; is exposed to constant and extreme noise, dust/mites, mechanical hazards, temperature swings, heights and cold weather; works in warehouse and storeroom. Must be available to work Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and extended hours when necessary.Knowledge:  Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, particularly as applied to municipal public works; knowledge of the investigation, design, and construction of general public works projects; thorough knowledge of modern approved practices in subdivision control, including their relationship to municipal planning and zoning; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative management.
Skills/Abilities: Ability to effectively plan and supervise the work of technical and professional personnel; ability to direct the preparation and maintenance of engineering records and to construct concise technical reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, officials of other government agencies, contractors, and the public.
Physical Requirements: Essential: Constantly sees and hears; frequently kneeling, sorting, standing, writing by hand, sitting, walking, driving, data entry and using a P.C., holding objects weighing up to 10 lbs., carrying objects weighing up to 20 lbs.; Constantly seeing and using a calculator. Infrequently climbing, lifting objects weighing up to 20 lbs, pulling or pushing objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Non-essential to job: Infrequently typing, filing, cleaning, running, twisting body, squatting, stooping, crawling, dragging objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline from a four-year (4) college or university with major course work in Civil Engineering. Minimum two (2) years experience in Public Works, Public Utilities, or related field.
Valid Texas Class C Drivers License required.Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.
The City of Beaumont does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704. The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.