Deputy Director of Engineering & Asset Management

POSITION SUMMARY

The Deputy Director of Engineering and Asset Management for the Public Works Department is responsible for driving overall department success through the administration of the Capital Projects and Engineering Division, as well as Street Maintenance and Asset Management for the Department. Serves as a part of the Public Works executive leadership team. Ensures alignment with the vision, mission, and values of the City of Englewood. 

With a strategic mindset, proactively foresee future possibilities and translate them into innovative strategies that align with organizational goals. Plan and prioritize work, ensuring the Engineering Team meets commitments while managing the complexities of city infrastructure. Skilled in analyzing complex engineering problems and offering effective solutions.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:

• Director of Public Works        

Direct Reports:

• City Engineer
• Engineering Supervisor
• Construction Inspections Supervisor
• Concrete Utility and Street Maintenance Manager
• Capital Programs Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Gathers and interprets a variety of information to recommend and implement solutions relating to engineering designs, construction, operations and strategies. Stays current on organization plans and needs, and industry tools and technology.
• Make decisions independently regarding interpretation of design standards and policies, permitting issues, assisting staff on their priorities and technical issues, and the review and approval of consultants’ work.
• Evaluates change feasibility and successfully implements processes within the organization.
• Prepares various division operating budgets. Monitors expenditures and ensures compliance within the approved budget. Develops an annual and long-term (5-10 years) capital improvement plan for all department-managed assets.
• Works with other governmental agencies in the development, coordination, and implementation of various projects. Enforces all adopted policies and regulations pertaining to Public Works as identified in the Englewood Municipal Code; ensures compliance of all operations with all federal, state, and regional laws, permits, reporting requirements and environmental regulations.
• Evaluates and prepares comments and recommendations on issues raised by the City Manager and or City Council and others as appropriate.
• Prepares technical memos and recommendations to the City Council, the Englewood Transportation Advisory Committee and others, as directed by the Director; attends & presents at City Council meetings when required.
• Serves as the staff liaison to the Englewood Transportation Advisory Committee; attends & presents at monthly evening meetings.
• Supervises, establishes written expectations & performance standards, and develops staff. Plans, organizes, schedules, and evaluates the work of staff. Makes recommendations related to the selection of staff, staff performance, salary increases and provides for staff training and professional development. Ensure compliance with applicable personnel guidelines and employment law.
• Responsible for fostering team building between department divisions, as well as other City departments, to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Responds to public requests, issues and staff inquiries, concerns, and complaints in a timely and effective manner.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates responses to department emergency situations.
• Facilitates and coordinates long-range planning activities.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned and required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Technical Competency - Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation, traffic & storm water systems maintenance including the ability to perform project & program planning, budgeting and execution/implementation.
• Ensures Accountability – Follows through on commitments and makes sure others do the same.  Acts with a clear sense of ownership.  Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures.  Establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results.     
• Drives Results – Has a strong bottom-line orientation. Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks.  Has a track record of exceeding goals successfully.  Pushes self and helps others achieve results.
• Communicates Effectively – Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.  Attentively listens to others.  Adjusts to fit the audience and the message.  Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization.  Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
• Instills Trust – Follows through on commitments. Is seen as direct and truthful. Practices what he/she preaches.  Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Identifies and creates the processes necessary to get work done.  Separates and combines activities into efficient workflow.  Designs processes and procedures that allow managing from a distance.  Seeks ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering.
• Customer Focus – Gains insight into customer needs. Identifies opportunities that benefit the customer.  Builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations.  Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships.
• Computer Skills - Strong skills needed to create reports and analyze and interpret data.
• Communication – Advanced interpersonal skills required to establish and maintain positive working relationships with City Council, department heads, board members, architects, engineers, attorneys, contractors, developers, and the public. Strong leadership skills needed to provide direction and feedback to staff.  Advanced communication skills needed to prepare and deliver presentations, and to plan and conduct meetings.
  • Advanced conflict resolution skills needed to diffuse situations and resolve issues. Ability to relate to and communicate with disparate populations and employee groups.
• Analytical – Advanced skills required to interpret department and community needs.  Also needed to analyze data, recognize trends and resolve complex issues.  Must be able to prepare and interpret specifications and designs.
• Project Management – Advanced skills needed to plan, organize and coordinate the activities of a diverse department.  Also needed to manage multiple projects concurrently while preparing for future events
• General Management – Advanced skills needed for budget management and to develop and administer policies and procedures.  Also required to effectively supervise department employees.
• Mathematical – Strong skills required for financial and budgetary processes.

PREPARATION AND TRAINING

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Environmental Science or related field required.
• Advanced degree in one of these fields desired. Formal leadership and business administration training desired.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ increasingly responsible experience in Public Works administration or engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.

Certifications and/or Licensures

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer in the state of Colorado required. 
• Certified Flood Plain Manager (CFM) preferred.

Required Driver’s License

• Valid Colorado driver’s license and a clear or acceptable MVR

An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted.

SALARY RANGE

$123,380 - $185,070/Annual Salary

BENEFITS

The City of Englewood offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, and vision.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in an office environment and in an industrial environment.  May work near moving mechanical parts; exposed to fumes, pathogens, airborne particles and various chemicals, some of which may be toxic.  The employee is exposed to various conditions including noisy, hot and cold conditions.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open until filled

Salary : $123,380 - $185,070