Engineering Director

Job Description

Job title: Engineering Director

Company: City of Goldsboro

Job description: General Statement of Duties/Distinguished Features of the Class

Hiring range is negotiable between $90,020 and $116,126 depending on a candidate’s qualifications and experience

Performs difficult technical and professional engineering design, plans review and project management work for the City. An employee in this class directs plan reviews, site inspections, project designs and construction-industry relations functions to assure quality construction projects for the City. An employee in this class directs plan review, site inspection, project design and construction-industry relations functions to assure quality construction projects for the City. Work involves supervising departmental technical and professional staff; participating in the design, construction management and inspection of public works and utilities projects; overseeing the Stormwater Management program; supervising and participating in the preparation of design criteria, analysis, specifications, plans, rights of way maps, investigations, cost estimates, tabulation of contract bits; authorizing contract payments; establishing schedules for work; ensuring preparation of reports and engineering records.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Plans, organizes, and directs the work of the department to provide timely, thorough and effective response to construction within the City; establishes a vision of excellence of service and quality and communicates to staff.
• Responsible for the design and construction of major infrastructure projects to include water mains, sewer mains, roads, sidewalks, elevated storage tank reconditioning, etc.
• Manages and participates in the review of plans and specifications for infrastructure and project soundness and integrity.
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of design criteria, analysis, specifications, plans, rights of way maps, investigations, cost estimates, tabulation of contract bits; authorizes contract payments; establishes schedules for work
• Coordinates the utility relocation activities as part of the roadway projects. I’m responsible for the traffic signal system maintenance and operation activities.
• Oversees and participates in capital improvements process engineering design of infrastructure for the City; coordinates design needs with other departments, other related staff, and citizen user needs; insures designs meet long term quality and functionality as well as regulatory requirements; updates and applies City engineering standards to achieve desired outcomes.
• Conducts field visits to observe and collaborate with staff, meet construction industry officials, observe construction quality and community impact.
• Oversees the review and approval of subdivision and site work by private parties; supervises payment to contractors and acceptance of city improvements.
• Provides presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission, development community and general public.
• Develops special projects, strategies, designs or other activities to support City and departmental management; researches issues, prepares reports; advises management, construction industry, elected officials and others on related matters.
• Drafts forms of codes and regulations and makes recommendations for engineering matters.
• Oversees budget planning and administration, and coordination with the construction industry and other City departments and divisions.
• Supervises the provision of effective customer services in the department.
• Supervises department; hires, trains, develops, provides performance coaching and evaluation to create a skilled and motivated staff; administers budget, and authorizes purchases.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices related to design and construction of infrastructure.
• Knowledge of related laws, ordinances, codes and regulations affecting utility, public works, and building construction by the City or by contractors.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory practices related to communication, motivation, workflow, performance coaching and evaluation.
• Knowledge of municipal personnel, budgeting, and purchasing policies and practices.
• Knowledge of AUTOCAD and PC-based programs, including MS Office, GIS, PowerPoint, and related software.
• Knowledge of ITS concepts, data communications and computerized traffic signal systems equipment is desirable.
• Skills with oral and written communications, including public presentations.
• Ability to read and interpret laws, codes, ordinances, plans, specifications, and blueprints and to compare and interpret them with various aspects of construction in progress.
• Ability to resolve conflict in a way that protects working relationships and creates commitment to follow resolution strategy in those affected.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with public officials, engineers, contractors, developers, construction workers, the general public, and other employees.
• Ability to read and prepare complex records and reports.

Physical Requirements/Special Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is light work which requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. The following additional physical abilities are also required: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, kneeling, manual dexterity, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work is generally performed in an office environment and involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, residences or commercial vehicles. Use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals are minimally required. The work involves occasional moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g. working around moving parts or machines, irritating chemicals, etc. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or equipment such as masks, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shield.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Public Administration or related field;
• Ten (10) years of related experience;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• Registration as Professional Engineer in North Carolina

Expected salary: $90020 – 142232.34 per year

Location: Goldsboro, NC

Job date: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 07:28:49 GMT

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