District Engineer

Job Description

District Engineer

Joshua, TX

Summary

Under limited direction plans, supervises, and coordinates professional engineering work in support of a wide range of complex projects for the District;serves as manager of more complex District planning, development and or capital project engineering projects;directs the work of subordinate and consulting professional and technical engineering staff;responsible for the administration and supervision of the Engineering Department. Responsible for the coordination of activities between the Operations and the Engineering Department.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the senior management level in the professional planning and engineering series and represents the Engineering Department on the Management Team. The District Engineer is distinguished by the performance of more complex planning and engineering duties as well as broader project management and supervisory responsibilities. This position shall also be capable of reviewing and completing staff and or consultants work to a high degree of completion. Strong communication and writing skills are essential. The applicant must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to build consensus and be able to represent the District in a wide variety of concerns and interests. Incumbents work independently, seeking assistance only as new or unusual situations arise. The District Engineer will receive direction from the General Manager.

Examples of Essential Functions

• Plans, organizes, and directs designated activities in the Engineering Department;assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of staff for accuracy, suitability, and completeness.
• Coordinates the activities between the Operations Department, Planning and Engineering Department.
• Serves as a member of the District’s management team and participates in the development and implementation of District goals, policies, procedures, administrative planning, and problem resolution.
• Plans coordinates and supervises responsible planning and engineering work in connection with District Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects;manages the design of engineering plans and specifications for the construction of water, wastewater, and other related improvements.
• Recommends District policies and implements programs and actions to maintain compliance with local, regional, state and federal laws and programs related to water, wastewater, solid waste, and worker and public health and safety. Participates in the development of CIP projects for compliance with District specifications. Resolves disputes between the District and developers, contractors, engineers, and the general public relative to District policies, specifications, regulations, procedures, and ordinances.
• Decides on design procedures and interprets the application of design criteria;checks plans and specifications for accuracy of design and completeness. Interprets and applies relevant codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Provides continuing technical assistance to staff;supervises and participates in the work of subordinate planning and engineering staff and or consultants in preparation of project plans, agreement, specifications, cost estimates, and contract administration for capital projects.
• Assist in the preparation, coordination, and control of the operating and capital improvement budgets;assists in evaluating the need for and developing plans and schedules for long-range Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.
• Coordinates projects with other departments, agencies, teams, consultants, developers, and / or property owners;gives presentations to elected and appointed officials;responds to citizen inquiries and complaints and takes appropriate action.
• Tracks new or pending regulatory requirements that affect the District and provides support to meet these requirements (e.G., non-point and point discharge, drinking water quality, water conservation, air and groundwater contamination).
• Monitors and interacts in inter-governmental actions affecting the District.
• Assists in the training of other District personnel in utility design and construction standards and other areas as appropriate.
• May serve on and / or provide technical and support staff assistance to various District committees and task forces.
• May serve on various employee related committees

Required

Certification

Education