County Engineer

Dona Ana County • Las Cruces, NM

397d • $100,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The County Engineer is responsible for directing, managing, and overseeing the functions and activities of the Engineering department under the general direction of the Assistant County Manager. This role involves long-range planning, budget management, and coordination with various agencies to ensure the effective delivery of engineering services and projects for Doña Ana County.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field.
• Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible full-time experience in engineering and surveying work including five (5) years supervisory or management experience.
• Current registration with the State of NM as a Professional Engineer upon hire and to maintain at all times.
• Valid driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with County policy.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Doña Ana County and its surrounding areas.
• Skill in designing, reading, and interpreting surveying projects and construction plans.
• Ability to work independently and establish effective working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Oversees long-range Engineering and Roads planning and direction for the County.
• Provides written and oral presentations on operational and long-range planning to all levels of the organization.
• Analyzes and coordinates Engineering and Roads strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Monitors Engineering and Roads departmental expenditures to ensure the department operates within budget while meeting their goals and objectives.
• Participates as a member of the County's management team and coordinates with other departments to integrate projects of mutual concern.
• Coordinates with Federal, State, and local agencies to obtain funding assistance.
• Provides input to senior staff to improve the level and quality of services.
• Directs, coordinates, and organizes all activities and functions in the department.
• Hires, trains, and evaluates personnel; responsible for ensuring compliance with all county ordinances.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises compliance review, construction inspection, rights-of-way, and surveying activities of the Engineering Department.
• Responsible for coordination and reviews progress of all road and special projects.
• Gathers and compiles information and prepares reports and analyses in preparation for road projects to be considered in future fiscal years.
• Prepares drawings, plans, and specifications to solicit bids for projects to be awarded.
• Provides considerable technical assistance to staff and other departments as needed.
• Manages surveys of county properties, including rights-of-way, as requested.
• Attends various meetings as a representative of the engineering department.
• Inspects construction and maintenance of various projects.
• Responds to complaints and questions from the public and provides resolutions to issues.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree