Division Director, Engineering- Utilities

City of Boynton Beach•Boynton Beach, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to serve as an administrative officer to assist the Director of Utilities in managing engineering personnel and activities for the Utility Department and the City, including project management, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, contracts, design, construction, inspections, locations, CADD/GIS, civil, environmental, and industrial pretreatment programs. This position will assist in overall leadership of the Engineering staff and is responsible for planning and coordinating with other utility divisions and City departments and will provide oversight for consulting engineering firms and requires individuals with great initiative and independent judgement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field
Minimum of ten (10) years previous experience and/or training in utility engineering, design, construction, project management, and utility administrative operations
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Must possess [or be able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire] and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, engages, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, mentoring, counseling, engaging, disciplining and providing timely performance feedback.
Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work.
Serves in a leadership role to supervise, provide guidance, training and mentorship to the technical and engineering professionals in the Utility Department; resolves complex engineering and construction related issues; provides direction, advice, and engineering expertise; meets regularly with the Utilities Director and Deputy Director and provides updates to management.
Division Manager responsible for keeping the Utilities Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects on track and supervising personnel in the related areas.
Duties include development and preparation of scope of service, request for proposals, invitations to bid for all CIP and construction related Utility projects, including construction engineering and inspection consultant contracts, project management, planning new projects, negotiating fees, overseeing design development, plan review, managing and coordinating construction activities, and updating Utilities design and construction standards.
Evaluates and manages resource allotment for funding as well as project management personnel.
Oversees engineering, plan review, inspections, locations, CADD/GIS, environmental, and industrial pretreatment programs.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; processes employee concerns and performs counseling and discipline as needed; interviews candidates for employment; makes hiring recommendations; and coordinates training activities and professional development.
Documents and oversees utilities system maps and as-built drawings in hard copy, AutoCAD, GIS, and other formats.
Communicates with the Department Director, Deputy Director, Managers, employees, other departments, engineers, developers, contractors, consultants, inspectors, regulatory agencies, vendors, customers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.
Performs administrative functions associated with department operations; develops/implements long and short-term plans, goals, and objectives; develops, updates, and implements policies and procedures; develops, implements and manages funding for engineering projects and programming of fiscal year funding, appropriations, encumbrances, fund transfers for projects and closure of project accounts per established City procurement procedures.
Assists with annual operating budget and CIP budget development; reviews/approves payment requisitions, invoices, and payroll documents; prepares agenda items for presentation to City Commission; coordinates emergency preparation, plans, contingencies, damage assessment, and response to potential disasters.
Coordinates procurement of equipment and contracted services; researches new products, systems, and materials; obtains pricing from contractors and suppliers; prepares specifications for materials, equipment, and services; writes, prepares, and reviews bid documents/specifications; recommends award of contracts; ensures contract compliance for all contracts and specifications.
Coordinates utility infrastructure review for Developer projects and works closely with Public Works and Development services engineering and permitting staff as needed to ensure utility infrastructure design and construction meets Utility standard details and best practices.
Compiles or monitors various administrative and statistical data pertaining to departmental operations; performs research as needed; makes applicable calculations; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares or generates reports; maintains records.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, change orders, budget documents, performance appraisals, agenda items, or other documents.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, project management systems, e-mail, or other software programs.
Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information, guidance, and assistance; takes and relays messages.
Responds to complaints and questions related to department operations; provides information, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.
Provides education, information, and outreach to the community; meets with homeowner groups and community organizations; communicates the City Commission's vision and mission; gives speeches and presentations; prepares/distributes educational materials.
Attends City Commission meetings or other meetings; serves on committees as needed; gives speeches or presentations as needed on utility infrastructure and engineering design and construction.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Operates a motor vehicle to conduct work activities.
Performs clerical tasks, which may include answering the telephone and recording messages, sending/receiving faxed documents, or copying documents.
Provides assistance or coverage to other employees and management as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.