GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

• This is a management position that serves City departments in support of technical engineering services for a variety of projects. This position directs professional and paraprofessional employees in a variety office functions. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant City Manager and is evaluated through conferences, reports and review of finished work-product.

DUTIES/TASKS/JOBS:

• Direct Engineering Services staff on construction and project planning and inspection, as well as engineering project management, including contract administration for all City projects.
• Manage the work activities, functions, follow-up, budgets and general administration of the department.
• Determine the minimum standards for all aspects of construction, planning, design and repairs.
• Direct and maintain the Capital Improvement Program as assigned.
• Assist in the selection of outside contractors and/or consultants to perform work for the City.
• Attend and participate in conferences and meetings regarding various department projects, City Commission and various board meetings as required.
• Coordinate intergovernmental construction and project planning.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures pertaining to the management of the department.
• Direct the preparation of budgets for the department.
• Monitor budgets and provide periodic updates to the City Manager as required.
• Interviews and hires candidates as departmental openings occur.
• Plans, organizes and supervises the work of departmental employees, provides opportunities for training, provides performance feedback to staff, counsel employees and administers discipline as required.
• Assists in determining department contribution to City’s long- and short-term goals and objectives.
• Acts in the capacity of City Engineer.
• Perform other duties or tasks as deemed necessary by the City Manager or designee.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ABILITIES/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to organize and manage in a manner maintaining good working relations between assigned staff, other City departments, city commission, outside agencies, consultants and the general public.
• Ability to express facts and ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of laws and regulatory codes related to the development and construction of public and private improvement projects.
• Knowledge of engineering practices, techniques, methods, procedures, principles and ability to apply them.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering related to municipal government operations.
• Knowledge and experience in managing a technical staff, developing budgets, general office and administrative functions.
• Five (5) years relevant supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Seven (7) years of senior management, public or private sector employment in related fields, preference in public government sector.
• Knowledge and experience in public sector, construction and project planning and inspection, as well as engineering practices and principles, including contract administration.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's license within 30 days of employment.
• Possess and maintain a valid Professional Engineer certification.
• If PE is from a state other than Florida, must obtain and maintain Florida PE within one year of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $128,552.00 - $137,571.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (Required)
• Engineering: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Key West, FL 33040 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Key West, FL 33040: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person