City Engineer

SUMMARY

Oversees engineering design, provides technical engineering support, reviews private development proposals, and is responsible for the administration of capital improvement projects. Resolves public technical questions and develops engineering solutions for public projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned as needed)

1. Design and approve city infrastructure including street, drainage, water and wastewater distribution facilities.
2. Review and approve all drainage, erosion control, water and wastewater plans submitted.
3. Review and approve all residential and commercial development plans submitted.
4. Develop short and long-range goals for drainage and street capital improvement plans in the City.
5. Prepare cost estimates; contract documents; and time schedules for all capital improvement projects.
6. Coordinate with and direct engineer consultants, contractors, and inspectors on all capital improvement projects.
7. Review applications for development permits for compliance with zoning requirements and other applicable city ordinances and make recommendations to the Planning Commission and Board of Directors.
8. Develop and improve zoning, subdivision, and street regulations to improve the quality of life in the City.
9. Provide technical assistance to the other departments in the City when requested.
10. Provide information and assistance to developers, engineers, and property owners about zoning and development requirements within the City planning area.
11. Develop and implement a Flood Control Management Program in the City.
12. Develop and implement a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System and Storm Water Management Program in the City.
13. Performs supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. These include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Exercises administrative direction over engineering technical and clerical staff and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws. 

QUALIFICATIONS 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. Tools and equipment used: Computer, engineering software, laser level, scientific calculator, plotter, and other office equipment. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.) from a four (4) year college or university with an accredited engineering curriculum; a minimum of two years’ experience as a professional engineer in a governmental setting; two (2) years’ minimum supervisory experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (if required) Professional Civil Engineer Registration and License in the State of Arkansas or ability to obtain within six months and possess a valid state driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ¬¬¬¬25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include; close, distant and color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.