Engineering and Inspections Director

City of Greensboro • Greensboro, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Greensboro is seeking an innovative and strategic Director to lead its Engineering and Inspections function and help shape the infrastructure, development and built environment of one of North Carolina's largest and fastest-evolving communities. This is an opportunity to move beyond managing an engineering function—to help shape the future of a city committed to becoming the nation's most desirable mid-sized city. Reporting to the Assistant City Manager, the Engineering & Inspections Director oversees a department of more than 200 professional staff and an annual operating budget exceeding $23 million. The role partners closely with the City Manager's Office, City Council, and outside agencies. The Engineering & Inspections Director will play a central role in advancing several interconnected City priorities: Planning and implementation of a regional approach to wastewater treatment in partnership with the Water Resources Department, planning for long-term City use and needs, and implementation of the facility study currently underway, upgrading software and modernizing systems for development services and engineering project tracking to ensure internal and customer-facing satisfaction and accountability, and partnering on the City’s internal Infrastructure & Development Working Group (including, but not limited to Transportation, Planning, Water Resources departments) for the City’s future growth and infrastructure readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Structural Engineering OR Bachelor's Degree supplemented by specialized training in Construction, Plan Development and Review
• 10 years of related experience required

Nice To Haves

• Certified Building Code Official by International Code Council (ICC) is preferred.
• Certification of Registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the Engineering & Inspections Department's four divisions of Business & Technology, Facilities, Development Services, and Engineering
• Meet with contractors, developers, engineers, architects, and utility company representatives to ensure improvement projects are completed within City guidelines
• Visit construction sites of major infrastructure and facility improvements to determine progress, problems, and quality of work performed; evaluate conditions and management issues
• Manage and participate in the development and administration of the Engineering & Inspections Department budget
• Provide responsible staff assistance to the Assistant City Manager; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence; provide information and make presentations to City Council regarding Engineering & Inspections projects and activities
• Oversee the administration and acquisition of professional and construction services
• Provide staff support to a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional group meetings; build awareness of new trends, technology, and innovations related to the position

Benefits

• Meaningful careers
• Competitive benefits
• Wellness resources
• Programs designed to support their professional and personal well-being
• North Carolina Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (NCLGERS), which includes a 6% pre-tax employee contribution and a City-funded employer contribution, with vesting after five years.
• Supplemental retirement savings opportunities include participation in a 401(a) plan with a 3.25% City contribution based on base salary, as well as 457 / Roth 457 and 401(k) / Roth 401(k) plans.
• For highly experienced executives, the City may recognize prior public sector service through adjusted leave accrual rates and initial leave balances, consistent with established policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive