City Engineer

City of Globe•Globe, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City Engineer performs highly responsible engineering work of an administrative and technical nature directing activities of the Engineering Division. The employee is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating engineering, subdivision development, and public works design and construction. The City Engineer is the City's highest level engineering authority and will assist in the coordination of: policy implementation, development of short- and long-range goals and objectives, development and implementation of all components of the division strategic plan, the coordination of all engineering functions, overall project preparation, and the development and control of project schedules; capital improvement planning; asset management; regulatory compliance; project administration; consultant and contractor coordination; and technical support to Public Works operations. The City Engineer assists in projecting a broad plan for public improvement and advises the Deputy Public Works Director, Public Works Director, Deputy City Manager, City Manager, City Council, and other departments on engineering matters. The City Engineer is expected to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in accomplishing program objectives and is held responsible for the effectiveness of division operations. The City Engineer functions as a working manager, serving as both the City's principal engineering advisor and a hands-on project manager for infrastructure, development review, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and day-to-day public works support. This class performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduation from an ABET-accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, including municipal public works, infrastructure, development review, or capital improvement project experience; and at least three years of project management, or consultant/contractor management experience.
Must be registered in the state of Arizona as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering, or be licensed as a Professional Engineer in another state with the ability to obtain Arizona registration within six months of hire date.
Possess a valid Arizona Driver's License by hire date.
Ability to respond to emergencies outside normal business hours may be required.
Experience with Microsoft Office is required.

Nice To Haves

A Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or a closely related field is preferred but not required.
Previous municipal or public agency engineering experience, experience administering capital improvement projects, and experience working with consultants and contractors are preferred.
Preferred certifications include Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) and Project Management Professional (PMP).
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam Revu, asset management software, work order management software, other similar software is preferred.
Experience with rural communities, small municipal governments, water systems, wastewater systems, streets, stormwater, utility relocation, grant-funded projects, FEMA Public Assistance, USDA Rural Development, WIFA funding, ADEQ-funded projects, ADOT-funded projects, CMAR delivery, Design-Bid-Build delivery, design standards development, and emergency procurement is desirable.
Strong leadership, strong communication skills, sound engineering judgment, excellent organizational skills, high ethical standards, strong customer service orientation, ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborative leadership style, strong problem-solving abilities, and fiscal responsibility.

Responsibilities

Planning, directing, and coordinating engineering, subdivision development, and public works design and construction.
Assisting in the coordination of policy implementation, development of short- and long-range goals and objectives, development and implementation of all components of the division strategic plan, the coordination of all engineering functions, overall project preparation, and the development and control of project schedules; capital improvement planning; asset management; regulatory compliance; project administration; consultant and contractor coordination; and technical support to Public Works operations.
Assisting in projecting a broad plan for public improvement and advising the Deputy Public Works Director, Public Works Director, Deputy City Manager, City Manager, City Council, and other departments on engineering matters.
Exercising considerable judgment and discretion in accomplishing program objectives and being held responsible for the effectiveness of division operations.
Functioning as a working manager, serving as both the City's principal engineering advisor and a hands-on project manager for infrastructure, development review, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and day-to-day public works support.
Communicating with the general public, other City employees, vendors, management, contractors, and public officials to provide information and give direction in the coordination of City project design and construction.
Preparing various written documents including council reports, memos, studies, and correspondence, engineering reports, technical specifications, cost estimates, grant documentation, reimbursement requests, RFQs, RFPs, IFBs, agenda items, and project closeout documents in order to evaluate progress and respond to information requests.
Providing verbal reports to City management and the City Council.
Presenting technical recommendations before City Council and committees, coordinating with multiple agencies, and resolving citizen concerns involving infrastructure and development issues.
Reviewing the work products of others to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, federal regulations such as the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), state regulations such as the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), or other standards/guidelines including Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) or APWA Standards, Arizona Revised Statutes, ADEQ regulations, OSHA safety requirements, FEMA Public Assistance requirements, EPA regulations, environmental permitting requirements, floodplain regulations, ADA requirements, building codes, subdivision regulations, procurement laws, Open Meeting Law, and Public Records Law.
Inspecting, monitoring, and evaluating work to determine compliance with plans, specifications, and requirements.
Performing field inspections of construction sites and infrastructure assets, including streets, water, wastewater, stormwater, drainage, bridges, culverts, utilities, parks, and other City facilities.
Operating a motor vehicle requiring a standard Arizona Driver's License to attend meetings and inspect various job sites.
Operating a variety of standard office equipment including a personal computer.
Preparing updates on project schedules for management.
Assisting in the preparation of the five-year capital improvement plan and the annual budget.
Supervising or coordinating the work of Engineering Technicians, Engineering Inspectors, GIS Technicians, interns, consultants, and contractors.
Prioritizing own work, with the ability to communicate the needs for departmental staff.
Resolving procedural, operational, and other work-related problems such as design problems or scheduling conflicts, or contractual conflicts, by meeting with staff, impacted agencies, contractors, consultants, developers, architects, etc.
Coordinating work activities and program functions with other City departments, other cities, and other agencies.
Conducting research and analyzing data regarding the design and construction of City projects, pavement management, water distribution, wastewater collection, stormwater drainage, flood control, traffic engineering, utility coordination, and capital improvement priorities.
Assisting in the Public Works Department budget, developing project budgets, monitoring project expenditures, preparing cost estimates, reviewing pay applications and change orders, and recommending funding strategies.
Comprehending and making inferences from written material such as consultant reports and contract documents.
Understanding and interpreting blueprints, schematic drawings, and layouts to ensure compliance with specifications and other requirements.
Providing engineering support during emergencies, assessing infrastructure damage, coordinating emergency repairs, assisting with possible DEMA/FEMA documentation, and supporting disaster recovery efforts.
Reviewing engineering plans, subdivision plats, development plans, utility plans, drainage reports, traffic studies, permits, and plans pertaining to Engineering and City infrastructure.
Preparing engineering reports, technical specifications, cost estimates, and technical recommendations.
Performing field inspections and resolving engineering problems affecting City infrastructure.
Providing technical expertise for water, wastewater, streets, stormwater, drainage, bridges, culverts, traffic, pavement, utilities, parks, cemetery, and facilities maintenance.
Managing Capital Improvement Projects and assisting in the coordination of special projects from development through delivery.
Organizing and monitoring projects, selecting suitable strategies and objectives, monitoring schedules, and meeting project deadlines.
Assisting in project scopes, budgets, funding plans, schedules, procurement methods, and delivery strategies.
Reviewing pay applications and change orders, conducting construction meetings, tracking project budgets, and performing project closeout.
Providing engineering support for Public Works divisions and other City departments.
Reviewing subdivision, commercial, and residential development applications.
Coordinating utility extensions and ensuring compliance with City standards.
Coordinating with Planning, Building, Development Services, and other departments.
Ensuring compliance with federal regulations, state regulations, local ordinances, environmental permits, ADA requirements, and City standards.
Coordinating permits and environmental reviews.
Serving as City Floodplain Manager if assigned; coordinating with FEMA on floodplain issues, ensuring compliance with State, Local, and Federal floodplain ordinances, maintaining floodplain certification, and completing continuing education requirements.
Advising Public Works departments and construction activities on compliance with federal and state regulations and standards.
Conducting grant research by carefully reviewing and selecting opportunities for Public Works and other City departments.
Assisting with grant applications, project managing grant-funded projects, assisting in the preparation of reimbursement requests, maintaining grant documentation, and assisting in the coordination of grant reporting.
Recommending funding strategies and helping maximize use of existing project and departmental budgets.
Assisting in the development of RFQs, RFPs, IFBs, and related procurement documents for engineering and public works projects.
Evaluating consultant proposals and recommending contract awards.
Assisting in the negotiation of professional service agreements and administering engineering contracts.
Regularly coordinating with consultants and contractors for Public Works and the Engineering Department as assigned.
Preparing Council Staff Reports and agenda materials.
Presenting projects before City Council and attending Council and committee meetings as needed.
Providing technical recommendations to City management, elected officials, boards, committees, residents, developers, and partner agencies.
Assisting with emergency procurement when required.
Assisting in preparing and implementing the five-year capital improvement plan and annual budget.
Assisting and developing long-range plans impacting City infrastructure.
Developing a maintenance plan for City infrastructure that includes but is not limited to roadways, sidewalks, and drainage facilities.
Supporting asset management and pavement management practices.
Lending construction expertise to ongoing construction projects throughout the City.
Serving as the City's principal engineering advisor across infrastructure-related matters.
Other duties as assigned.