City Engineer

Under the administrative direction of the Safety Service Director, the City Engineer plans, directs, and administers engineering functions within the Engineering Division to include designing and preparing plans, specifications, cost estimates, contract documents, etc. for a variety of public works projects; reviews plans submitted by other professionals and requires revisions as needed; performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Ohio, required.
• Five (5) years of experience in civil engineering, preferably within a public works or municipal environment.
• Five (5) years of experience working with engineering staff, technicians, and/or surveyors.
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• Five (5) years of budgeting experience.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification through the Association of State Floodplain Managers is preferred; candidates must obtain certification within two (2) years of hire date.
• ODOD LPA certifications; Ohio Department of Transportation
• Possession of valid State of Ohio Driver’s License and ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.

Example of Duties:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Directs professional and subprofessional Engineering personnel in performance of their duties and responsibilities (i.e., supervises field survey teams in obtaining data necessary for development of construction plans and specifications. Directs office personnel in preparing maps, drawings, etc.)
• Maintains authority and/or participates in management responsibilities and decisions such as, but not limited to: discipline, hiring, training, promoting, adjusting grievances, assignments, motivating, employee evaluations, etc. Provides direction, answers questions, motivates personnel on appropriate engineering areas, job safety and other related areas.
• Directs the planning, design, cost estimating, contracting and inspection of City engineering projects including the construction or upgrading of streets, sidewalks, waterlines, etc. confers with consulting firms and other professional engineers in construction planning function. Insures that City projects are completed in accordance with approved time schedules.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of and gives final approval to specifications, construction methods, material types, etc. to be utilized in construction. Approves proposed changes in construction design and specifications for ongoing construction projects.
• Responds to inquiries and offers advice to developers, contractors, and the general public regarding the most desirable/acceptable method of solving sewer line, waterline, and drainage problems; reviews plans submitted by engineers, contractors, developers, and the general public. Approves plans or recommends necessary revisions.
• Prepares bid tabulations from contractors’ proposals to submit to the Board of Control for approval of funds. Provides recommendations and provides related information as requested.
• Visits construction sites to inspect ongoing projects as necessary. Recommends solutions to problems as requested. Ensures that construction proceeds in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
• Develops departmental budget for submittal to proper authority for approval.
• Coordinates and develops City-wide long-range capital improvement plan. Schedules and chairs meetings with all affected division heads. Facilitates prioritization of projects to meet existing budgetary limitations. Submits same to proper authority for approval.
• Establishes and directs the maintenance of a filing system to organize engineering records and documents in a readily retrievable order.
• Prepares and/or approves legal descriptions for easements, right-of-way dedications and parcels of land. Assists in negotiation for easements and deeds.
• Supervises the use and establishes the need of computer and software in engineering applications.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others and to have knowledge of and compliance with OSHA regulations connected with job responsibilities.
• The position requires a high level of interpersonal and communication skills such as persuading others to take action, resolving agreements or making presentations.
• This role requires responsibility and provides opportunity for achieving major economies and/or preventing major losses through the management of a large department; through authorizing the expenditure of very large amounts of money; through complex purchasing of materials, supplies, and equipment; through engineering of extensive construction or other projects; or through supervision of public property protection activity.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs related non-essential functions as required.

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