DWM Civil Engineering Manager I (OWP)
About The Position
Manages professional/technical engineering projects including engineering design and review, standards, survey work, inspections, and other engineering project components. This position may be responsible for the day-to-day Management of the Site Development Section within the Office of Watershed Protection, Department of Watershed Management. Site Development provides technical review of all construction plans, both public and private sector, which involve “earth disturbing activities” within the City Limits of Atlanta. This review serves to enforce both Georgia state laws regarding erosion and water quality, and City of Atlanta standards for sanitary sewer design and capacity, paving, grading, drainage, and storm water management. This position is responsible for assisting in overseeing and managing engineering, contractual, and financial activities for this program area. This employee will interface with the Site Development Manager, Bureau Directors, the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, and Law Department. This employee will identify engineering and technical needs, and manpower requirements for the program area. Reviews and critiques all engineering documents submitted by applicants for Building Permits. This employee will be responsible for the work activities of as many as twenty staff including engineers and technical staff. This position may require you to work independently and only report to the supervisor when necessary approvals or other direction is required. Direction received is general and focuses more on long-term and short-term operating objectives, managerial effectiveness, and operating results. This level would be considered "middle" management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field
- 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in engineering, water resources management, environmental policy, land use planning, hydrology, or a closely related technical area.
- Knowledge of technical terminology
- Knowledge of construction projects - administrative or field
- Knowledge of engineering, water, sewage, procurement, hydraulics, and geotechnical processes and terminology
- Knowledge of legal requirements of water conservation laws & ordinances; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of water resource management and watershed science
- Knowledge of grant writing and grant management
- Skilled in computer and software(s)
- Skilled in administrative and managerial
- Skilled in inter-personal and team working
- Skilled in communicating verbally and written
- Ability to develop relationships and partnerships
- Ability to write clear and concise technical documents
- Ability to read, understand, and prepare legal documents
- Ability to effectively negotiate resolutions of conflicts among citizens, neighbors, elected officials and staff,
- Ability to efficiently manage a government office open to the public
- Ability to interact effectively with various personality styles and with upper departmental management or elected officials
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
- Ability to interpret laws, regulations and guidelines
- Ability to utilize Microsoft Suites and Project Management programs
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering and/or a related field
- 6 years of progressively responsible management experience in engineering, water resources management, environmental policy, land use planning, hydrology, or a closely related technical area.
- Possession of a certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer is highly desirable.
- Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) Level II Certification must be obtained within 6 months.
Responsibilities
- Review all aspects of engineer drawings, studies, hydrology reports, etc.
- Provide written comments pertaining to permitting
- Route plans through the permitting process, track the status of program in the review process by maintain project specific computer software, review contractors compliance with City of Atlanta minimum design standards
- Provide written comments pertaining to reviews
- Route plans through the plan review process
- Tracks the status of plan in the review process by entering data in software(s)
- Provide point of contact for applicants needing advice
- Concern minimum design standards
- Provide guidance to applicants on required standards concerning all permitting matters
- Enforce City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances concerning engineering design requirements
- Enforce City of Atlanta and Official Code of Georgia requirements for Soil and Erosion Control Standards and Best Management Practices as pertains to Program
- Review and enforce City of Atlanta, as well as the State of Georgia Stream Bank Buffer requirements
- Coordinate with other agencies as necessary, e.g. Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Soil and Water Conservation District
- Provide guidance and advice regarding Easement, Right of Entry Agreements, access requirements, and Indemnity Agreements
- Provide guidance and enforce City of Atlanta Bonding requirements
- Overview and minimize, as necessary, impact of contractor’s access arrangements on City’s existing easements
- Check tax records as necessary concerning sewer connections to City Wastewater system
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
