Assistant City Engineer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under administrative direction, assists the City Engineer in planning and directing activities of the City Engineering Department as outlined in the City of Paducah’s Code of Ordinances; provides field coordination and construction monitoring; prepares and maintains city environmental compliance requirements (Phase II sMS4); oversees design and construction of City’s capital improvement programs and public works projects; assist with the preparation of annual operating budget and controlling department expenditures; and oversees the City’s pavement management program

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive City right-of-way maintenance portfolio, identifying the needs of right-of-way improvements, and initiating projects to address right-of-way needs.
• Monitor subdivision regulations and completion requirements of various steps needed in order to accept new subdivision improvements within the City of Paducah’s infrastructure system. Coordinate bonding from other forms of surety for improvements.
• Prepare and/or update, upon review and approval by Corporation Counsel, City Ordinances, City policy and procedures, legal documents, encroachments, easements, property acquisitions, etc.
• Inform consulting engineers, attorneys, surveyors, and citizens of the city’s ordinances, policies, and procedures related to the Engineering and Public Works Department.
• The primary charge of KPDES Phase II sMS4 stormwater requirements for the City of Paducah.
• The primary charge for technical review of construction and surveying documents submitted to the Engineering Department for comment, approval, and/or disapproval.
• Responds to citizen concerns concerning drainage and/or right-of-way issues.
• Assists in planning, permitting, construction observation, and directing activities of the Engineering Department.
• Assists in preparing annual capital improvement program, establishing goals and objectives for all divisions of the Engineering Department; preparing annual operating budget and controlling expenditures, etc.
• Assists in conducting in-depth research and preparing reports and studies; prepares contract forms, construction specifications, and other related documentation utilized in contract proposals.
• Assists in administering capital improvement contracts (e.g., ensures contractors and subcontractors comply with requirements, approves progress payments, recommends release of bonds after successful completion of project, etc.)
• Assists in overseeing and participating in the design of public works construction and maintenance projects;
• Assists in monitoring and participating in construction inspection of all public right-of-ways, public works projects, new subdivisions, etc.
• Assists in enforcing applicable state and local law requirements for all construction and permitting within the public right-of-ways owned by the City of Paducah.
• Assists the City Engineer in the administration of regulating activities within the floodplain in accordance with NFIP regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned by the City Engineer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with four (4) years experience in planning and directing aspects of an engineering program.
• Experience or knowledge of federal, state, and local government administrative procedures related to construction procurement.
• Applicant must have an advanced understanding of drawings and written specifications.
• Valid Professional Engineering Registration with the Commonwealth of Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is preferred.
• Candidates having a B.S., Civil Engineering degree from an engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology or any engineering program deemed equivalent by the Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors and having passed the Engineering Fundamentals Exam with comparable experience will be considered.
• Advanced knowledge of computer word processing, spreadsheets, and computer graphics software packages is required.
• Excellent interpersonal communication with co-workers and the public is essential.
• Valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to tolerate various temperatures and climates for prolonged periods, operate a computer keyboard, and internal radio system, personally observe all infrastructure systems for diagnosis, and pass a pulmonary function test while maintaining an acceptable respiratory condition suitable for confined space entry and personal respiratory devices. Maintain a minimum lifting capacity of 30 lb. Must maintain the physical requirements to successfully pass the Essential Job Function Test as required for the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of principles and practices of Civil Engineering; city government structure and process; design and construction standards and methods; codes, ordinances, and regulations governing public works projects; management principles and practices; budgeting; advanced mathematics; and safety practices and procedures. Ability to direct and coordinate engineering activities; exercise independent judgment; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; analyze a situation and determine appropriate action; develop and maintain effective working relationships; interpret plans and specifications, plats, and legal descriptions; monitor expenditures; prepare and maintain accurate documentation; evaluate cost/benefit factor; and inspect and evaluate for compliance with established standards. Skill in the use of surveying instruments and equipment; advanced knowledge of and use of computer-aided design and drafting; ArcGIS software; word processing; spreadsheets; data basis and other associated computer skills.