What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Director position at City of Lebanon?

Job Description

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

ORGANIZATION : City of Lebanon LOCATION : Lebanon, OR

DEPARTMENT : Engineering Services DATE : January 2025

JOB TITLE : Engineering Director JOB STATUS : Full-time

SALARY GRADE : NU-022 FLSA Exempt : Yes

PURPOSE OF POSITION : Direct the activities of the city Engineering Department and serve as the City Engineer. Coordinate regularly with Public Works, Community Development, and outside agencies to ensure continuity of service. Provide leadership to the Engineering Staff. Serve as a city liaison to the community at large and serve on the City’s management team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : The duties listed below include, but are not limited to, the various types of work that may be performed by individuals in this classification. Any of the following duties may be performed. All employees are expected to maintain professional proficiency by attending conferences and meetings, reviewing reports, reading professional journals, and networking with others in area served; maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner; maintain regular job attendance and adherence to working hours; follow all City policies; follow all established safety rules and procedures.

Lead, plan, and assign work tasks; review and evaluate work assignments and performance for all Engineering Department divisions; maintenance of accurate and complete records of department activities. Review and stamp engineering drawings and reports as required.
Ensure the public investment in its infrastructure is protected through appropriate maintenance and replacement programs in conjunction with the city’s Public Works and Community Development Departments.
Oversees the City's utility rate-setting process and ensures that the City reviews its rate structure for the water, sewer, and storm utilities on a regular and periodic basis. Reviews and proposes new financing structures, as needed, to implement the Capital Improvement Program.
Responsible for preparation and administration of the departmental budget; maintain and monitor appropriate budgeting and expenditure controls.
Demonstrate leadership, support, and guidance for departmental staff.
May perform routine Engineering tasks as workload or staffing levels dictate.
Responsible for developing short and long-range departmental goals in conjunction with master plans for major infrastructure systems. Gather, interpret, and prepare data for studies, reports, and recommendations. Work with City Manager and Engineering Department staff to advance projects, goal, and opportunities.
Responsible for preparation and administration of the departmental budget, including all water, wastewater, stormwater, and streets capital project expenditures; maintain and monitor appropriate capital project budgeting and expenditure controls.
Responsible for providing professional guidance to members of City departments, City Council, City Manager, Planning Commission, and others on matter related to the functions of the Engineering Department as appropriate. Attend applicable City meetings as required.
Operate a motor vehicle safely and legally.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS :

Education & Experience :

A Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline or related field from an accredited university.

A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in public works engineering which includes supervisory responsibilities, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the skill set to perform the essential job functions / duties and responsibilities.

Three (3) years of experience managing staff in an engineering environment.

Three (3) years of budgetary experience, which includes forecasting, preparation, and monitoring of an annual budget.

Licenses & Certificates :

Registration as a Professional Engineer (Civil) in the State of Oregon, or the ability to acquire within six months of appointment.

Possess or obtain a valid Oregon driver license within the first 30 days of employment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

Master’s degree in civil engineering or related field is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

The qualities below reflect the working dynamic of the position.

Knowledge of :

Principles, practices, and techniques of civil engineering, engineering design procedures, project management, contract management and record keeping systems.

Public Works administration, functions, policies, and procedures, public administration and municipal government operations.

Materials, methods, and techniques used in construction, maintenance, operation, and budgeting of Public Works facilities.

Accounting principles and practices and government budgeting practices, especially municipal budgeting procedures, policies, and fiscal accounting.

Principles, practices, and policies of management and supervision of personnel.

Principles, practices, and techniques of municipal water / wastewater treatment operations and maintenance.

Skill in :

Personnel supervision.

Planning, coordinating, and directing the operations of the Engineering Department to achieve established goals and maximize efficiency.

Interpreting, understanding, and applying technical reports, statutes, rules, and regulations.

Evaluating work priorities, procedures, and processes to determine their effectiveness and efficiency.

Developing and implementing recommendations regarding work method procedures.

Interpreting fiscal and accounting procedures, ensuring conformity to appropriate standards.

Providing outstanding customer satisfaction (internally and externally).

Proficient use of Microsoft Office and applicable specialized software.

Ability to :

Communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.

Represent the City positively and effectively in meetings with others.

Establish and maintain effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.

Negotiate effective solutions to complex problems.

Handle critical emergency situations in a professional, effective, and efficient manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION : The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

None 0%

0 hrs.)

Seldom 1-10%

Up to 1 hrs.)

Occasionally 11-35%

Up to 3 hrs.)

Frequently 36-75%

3-6 hrs.)

Continuous 76-100%

6 hrs. / day)

1- 10%

11- 35%

36- 75%

76- 100%

1- 10%

11- 35%

36- 75%

76- 100%

BODY POSITIONS

PUSH / PULL

Standing

0-10 lbs.

Sitting

11-20 lbs.

Walking – Even Surface

21-50 lbs.

Walking – Uneven Surface

51-75 lbs.

Kneeling

76-100 lbs.

MOVEMENTS

ENVIRONMENTAL

HAZARDS

Bending / Stooping

Indoors

Twisting

Outdoors

Crawling

Dust

Squatting / Crouching

Fumes / Odors / Gasses

Balancing

Chemical Agents

Reach – Overhead

Biological Agents

Reach – Forward

Noise – Low

Reach – Backward

Noise – Moderate

Climbing – stairs

Noise – High

Climbing - ladder

Low Light

USE OF HANDS

Heat

Grasping – whole hand

Cold

Grasping – pinch grip

Restricted workspace

Fine manipulation / feeling

Vibration – whole body

Keyboarding

Vibration - extremity

LIFT / CARRY

JOB SPECIFIC

0-10 lbs.

Driving – vehicle / equipment

11-20 lbs.

Operate foot controls

21-50 lbs.

Seeing

51-75 lbs.

Talking

76-100 lbs.

Hearing

Extended work hours

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Usual office working conditions. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments. Infrequent exposure to outdoor construction activities occurs less than 5% of the work time. Evening meetings and some travel are required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : Responsible for 9, seldom over 10 FTE in three (3) divisions of the Engineering Department.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Works under the direction of the City Manager.

Generally Mon-Fri

8am - 5pm

40 hours a week

1.0 FTE

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