ENGINEERING - City Engineer

City of Lufkin•Lufkin, TX

9d•$110,000

About The Position

Under the direction of the City Manager, the City Engineer manages the activities of Engineering Services. Work includes, but is not limited to, oversight of development review and construction permitting ensuring technical compliance with all current codes, ordinances, and criteria; acting as a project manager; planning, designing, and directing construction and maintenance of municipal facilities, and development and implementation of the Capital Improvements Program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field and Six (6) or more years experience in civil/municipal/public works engineering.
Licensed in State of Texas as a Professional Engineer or have the ability to obtain Texas registration within six (6) months from the date of hire.
Demonstrable experience in leading and supervising multiple staff.
TFMA certification as Floodplain Manager or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months from the date of hire.
Knowledge of the principles and practice of civil engineering and public works
Knowledge of construction methods, contracting, and management of civil/municipal work
Knowledge of floodplain management
Knowledge of principles and practice of land surveying
Knowledge of GIS mapping
Knowledge of laws and regulatory codes related to development and construction
Knowledge of Local Government Code procurement regulations
Skill in planning, developing and implementing development guidelines and best practices
Skill in resolving citizen complaints and concerns
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Ability to apply the knowledge and principles of engineering, organization, planning, and development as they relate to the activities of this position
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, departments, consultants, developers, other governmental agency representatives, city officials, and the citizenry
Ability to review plans and specifications
Ability to analyze complex problems and determine potential solutions
Ability to work well in stressful situations
Ability to inspect projects, record findings and documents situations

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage the design, bidding and construction of public works projects
Manage floodplain development
Provide engineering design services for some city projects
Provide technical expertise on plan review and use of proper procedure and interpretation of city requirements to ensure conformance with the city's development standards
Provide recommendations relating to engineering plans, specifications and reports on improvements and new construction for the city
Development and implementation of engineering design standards, ordinances, and procedures
Responsible for implementation of capital projects
Develop, implement, and monitor professional services
Evaluate and respond to technical inquiries from inspectors, consulting engineers, developers, and contractors
Review exhibits and descriptions for easements and right of way acquisition
Conduct site inspections as necessary for projects at all phases of construction
Evaluate and respond to public, inter-departmental, and city official inquiries