Engineering Services Division Chief

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Gaithersburg, MD

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : FY2025-00994

Department : Public Works

Division : Engineering Services (1351)

Opening Date : 03 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Exempt

Description

The Engineering Services Division of the City of Gaithersburg is seeking a highly skilled registered professional engineer and motivated Engineering Services Division Chief to lead and oversee critical administrative, technical, and civil engineering functions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role involves the management and supervision of major capital improvement projects, land development, strategic planning, traffic and transportation operations, as well as the inspection, repair, and replacement of bridges and culverts. Additionally, you will be responsible for construction contract management and the City's pavement and asset management systems.

The successful candidate will guide all aspects of the Division's work, utilizing independent professional judgment and initiative to drive success. This role offers a broad scope of responsibility and requires a proactive approach to ensuring the delivery of high-quality outcomes.

Starting salary for this position is negotiable within the target hiring range ($135,000 - $155,000) and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. We provide comprehensive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, long-term car, life), paid time off, generous retirement contributions, tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans, training and professional growth opportunities, and excellent work / life balance.

Job Functions

What you will do with us :

• Develop and implement Division goals, policies, and priorities; review projects and work schedules; prepare recommendations on public policy, regulations, and ordinances.
• Lead the design and construction of major municipal projects; develop cost estimates, track project budgets, and prepare comprehensive engineering reports.
• Prepare and present budgets, reports, and plans; coordinate long-term capital programs and funding with internal teams and regulatory agencies; support the development of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
• Inspect project sites, resolve complex issues, interpret specifications, and review engineering designs, drawings, and construction plans; process progress payments and change orders.
• Lead, manage, and oversee the following functional areas : Traffic and Transportation, Engineering Services and Strategic Planning, Engineering Design and Construction, Project Delivery and Management.
• Direct day-to-day operations of the Engineering Services Division; select, supervise, train and evaluate staff performance; provide mentorship and foster team development.
• Coordinate with other divisions, departments, and agencies to secure approvals, agreements, and permits for projects.
• Interact with property owners, contractors, architects, and the public on project policies, traffic, and engineering standards.
• Facilitate communication among staff, elected officials, agencies, and the public to ensure information sharing and stakeholder involvement.
• Represent the City in technical committees and public hearings; gather public input on program plans.
• Provide support for City commissions, boards, and committees as needed.
• Resolve conflicts with stakeholders, including public complaints, and ensure effective communication and problem-solving.
• Assist Department Director with budgeting, operations, staff development, and resource management; monitor expenditures and seek continuous improvement in service delivery.

Key responsibilities are highlighted above; please click to view the classification description for the Engineering Services Division Chief position. The classification description indicates the full salary range established for a position in Grade 116 in the City's FY2025 Schedule of Salary Ranges.

Qualifications

What you will need to be considered :

Additional Information

Interested applicants must submit the following to be considered :

Review of applications will begin immediately, so prompt application is strongly encouraged. The position will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.

This is a full-time salaried "exempt" position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week (not eligible for overtime compensation under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the City's personnel regulations). Attendance at some early morning / evening public meetings or events and other work outside of regular business hours is required. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.

The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The City has established an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post-accident and random testing.

For more information about the position, contact Director of Public Works and Engineering Brian Fields at 240-805-1260 or Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at 301.258.6327 or

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 12 months.

The City of Gaithersburg offers its full-time employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and professional lives. Employees are eligible on their first day of employment (unless otherwise specified). We provide employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work / life balance.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Multi-tiered coverage options (single, single spouse, single child, single children, family)

Retirement Health Savings contribution (for non-participants in medical or dental plans)

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Wellness Initiatives

Dental Insurance

Use a dentist of choice or participating dentist for increased savings

Basic or Enhanced Plans offered

Vision Insurance

Use a provider of choice or participating provider for increased savings

RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLANS

401A - Employer contribution equivalent to 8% of employee's annual base salary; fully vested after 5 years

401K - Employer 3% matching contribution on the first 5% of employee's annual base salary contributed by the employee; fully vested after 5 years

401A Supplemental - Additional 5% employer contribution to eligible employees in the Public Works and Police Departments who have physically demanding jobs on a consistent basis; fully vested after 10 years

457-deferred compensation plan and Roth IRA (employee contributions only)

PAID LEAVE

Sick Leave (13 days accrued annually; unlimited accrual)

Personal Leave (28 hours granted annually)

Holidays (11 holidays observed each year)

Volunteer Service (12 hours granted annually)

Jury duty, bereavement leave, military leave (as needed)

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans

Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Long-Term Disability & Workers' Compensation Insurance

Multilingual Stipend ($2,080 per year for eligible employees, paid biweekly)

Housing Stipend (Up to $3,600 per year for eligible employees)

Tuition Assistance (Up to $5,250 per year eligible after 1 year of service)

Healthy Lifestyle Incentives

Employee Assistance Program

First-Time Homebuyer Assistance

Ongoing Training / Personal Development Programs

Credit Union

Recreation & Leisure Opportunities & Discounts

Direct Deposit (required)

Click on the link below to view general information about the benefits available.

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Salary : $135,000 - $155,000