Chief Civil Engineer

Job Summary:
Chief Civil Engineers in the Merit System are responsible for planning and reviewing the work of civil engineering staff, as well as non-professional engineering staff. Incumbents in this job class are responsible for designing public infrastructure projects for the jurisdictions they serve. The types of projects they oversee and participate in can vary, but may include drainage structures, sanitary sewers, roads, bridges, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.
• Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.
• Oversees and participates in the design phase of public infrastructure projects (e.g., drainage structures, sanitary sewers, roads, bridges, culverts, etc.) using accepted civil engineering practices, jurisdiction-specific standards and specifications, and nationally recognized engineering codes, standards, or regulations.
• Interacts with parties (e.g., developers, contractors, engineers, surveyors, governmental agencies) taking part in the jurisdiction's permitting process by providing information about permit requirements and conducting reviews of permit applications and plans in order to ensure that permit applications and plans meet the jurisdiction's requirements.
• Prepares for needed infrastructure improvement projects to be completed by external contractors and engineering firms by developing the scope of the project and overseeing the process to announce, collect, assess, and accept statements of qualifications and bids from external contractors and engineering firms.
• Reviews proposed construction plans submitted by external contractors in order to ensure they safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public; use accepted civil engineering practices; and comply with applicable codes, regulations and standards.
• Oversees and manages public infrastructure construction projects that were designed by engineering consultants/contractors by ensuring the construction project adheres to any approved plan, contract or issued permit throughout all phases of construction.
• Enforces permits provided to contractors or developers by monitoring their construction and ensuring they are following the conditions of the permit.
• Interacts with members of the public, public officials and other governmental agencies to investigate complaints or provide information related to public infrastructure.

Requirements:

• A valid Driver's license.
• A Professional Engineer License from the state of Alabama or a state with reciprocity with Alabama, currently in good standing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other related engineering field.
• Experience in lead engineering capacity preparing, reviewing, or approving designs, and construction plans, including management of construction projects involving roads, bridges, storm drain systems, sanitary sewers, wastewater treatment facilities, or traffic systems.

Working Conditions:
Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Work is primarily conducted indoors in an office setting with occasional field visits to outdoor worksites. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Job may require exposure to potentially hazardous work conditions (e.g., working in and around traffic, construction zones, heavy equipment). Job may also require exposure to inclement weather when working outdoors (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.).