CITY ENGINEER

City of Ormond Beach

Job Description

City Engineer

Summary :

Under limited supervision, performs complex professional, technical, and administrative work directing and coordinating the City's Engineering Division. Position is responsible for assuring that professional engineering expertise is applied to the investigation, planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the City's infrastructure. Work is reviewed through written reports, for the attainment of goals and objectives, and adherence to established policies and procedures. This position reports to the Public Works Director and participates in the City's senior management team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Oversees the administrative and technical aspects of the planning, design, permitting, bidding, construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of the utility system, City infrastructure, and major capital projects within City limits.
• Reviews all new subdivisions and site plans.
• Reviews D.E.P. water, sewer, and reclaimed water permits.
• Administers approval by the City, oversees testing requirements, and reviews and approves the final permit certifications and acceptances by the City.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to municipal government, including civil site plan review, traffic engineering, and design work.
• Knowledge of stormwater management, and be familiar with those current rules governing. Water quality treatment; experience in Flood Plain management, including certifications as a certified Floodplain manager is highly encouraged.
• Must have transportation experience, and a familiarity with the FHWA MUTCD.
• Ability to manage municipal capital projects, including design, bid, and closeout phases.
• Coordinate the planning, application, acceptance and monitoring of grant funding programs.
• Directs the designs of special projects.
• Provides oversight on all right-of-way excavation permits issued and utility locates provided by the City.
• Provides technical assistance and coordinates engineering division work with other City departments and divisions.
• Develops operational work plans with goals and objectives for each functional area of responsibility.
• Conducts field inspections as necessary.
• Evaluates divisional activities through review of work plans, conferences, and on-site inspections.
• Prepares and monitors annual division budget.
• Represents the City and / or the department by preparing and presenting information to City boards / committees, and citizen groups.
• Provides technical and policy information and assistance to staff members, other City agencies, the City Commission, City boards / committees and citizens.
• Will serve as staff liaison for citizen advisory boards.
• Assists in preparation for, response to, and recovery from, the impacts of a wide variety of disasters or emergency situations and may be temporarily assigned to other duties, locations, and shifts.
• Meets attendance requirements.
• Promotes positive customer service environment internally and externally.
• Performs other job-related functions as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Directs the work activities of a professional and technical staff of employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and / or Experience :

Bachelor's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering or related field; Master's degree in Engineering, Public Administration, or other related field preferred. Eight to ten years progressive engineering experience in a supervisory role that includes design, construction and maintenance of public work type projects; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Requires State of Florida certification as a Professional Engineer. Certification as a Professional Surveyor and Mapper preferred.

Possession of a valid Florida drivers' license.

Qualification Requirements :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully meet the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position : 5035001

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Grade : PAY GRADE 511

Posting Start : 01 / 09 / 2025

Posting End : 12 / 31 / 9999

MINIMUM SALARY : $86,127.53

Salary : $86,128