Assistant City Engineer, (A262210-2), 216, Administration

City of Laredo • Laredo, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the City Engineer to accomplish the activities of the City Engineering Department; organizes, schedules, and completes public works improvement projects; and enforces City ordinances, codes and regulations under the jurisdiction of the City Engineer. Authorized to act as Department Director in the absence of the City Engineer.

Requirements

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the Engineering Department.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering.
• At least five (5) years of experience in the practice of civil engineering, which includes at least two (2) years in a manager capacity.
• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required. ( Copy of P.E. License must be attached to the application)

Nice To Haves

• Registered Professional Land Surveyor is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manages, supervises, and administers the work of professional, technical, and clerical departmental staff; makes recommendations to the City Engineering regarding hiring, terminations, and disciplinary actions; conducts performance appraisal of employees.
• Organizes, schedules, and assigns public improvement projects such as streets, drainage, public buildings, recreational bridges, airport, etc.; prepares plans and specifications up to the City standards.
• In conjunction with the City Engineer, prepares annual departmental budget.
• Enforces City ordinances, codes, and regulations under the jurisdiction of the City Engineer to include street cut ordinance, street paving assessment ordinance, subdivision ordinance, flood control or natural waterways, parking, lighting, and striping ordinance.
• Assists City Engineer to prepare the City's Capital Improvement Program. (C.I.P.)
• Coordinates and reviews engineering, architectural, and surveying consultant contracts; reviews and processes for payment all partial payment estimates and ensures project budgets are adhered to; review plats, re-plats; plans/specifications prepared by private engineers for private developments for compliance with City code, regulations, and standards.
• Assists other departments in preparing applications for grants.
• Provides technical assistance and advise to the Planning and Zoning Committee and other City Department Director on questions or matters related to engineering and/or code enforcement; responds accurately, timely, and thoroughly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
• Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
• Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at [phone] two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.
• City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.
• We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
• All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager