Engineering Supervisor - Drainage

City of Aurora

13d•$111,895 - $139,869•Hybrid

About The Position

The Aurora Water Engineering Drainage Supervisor of Development Review is foundational to support the extensive growth within the City. This person will be responsible for assisting with developer coordination; coordination with other City departments; staff leadership/coaching/mentoring; drainage study and plan set QA/QC; and development review process improvements and efficiencies. This individual will supervise a team of engineers and technical staff and will be responsible for reviewing development and/or construction submittals and solving complex technical problems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or directly related field)
Seven (7) years utility (water, wastewater, and stormwater) infrastructure engineering experience with an emphasis on new infrastructure and development
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain licensure within six months
Certified Floodplain Manager certification or ability to obtain within six months
Driver's license with a good driving history
Intermediate knowledge of water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure
Intermediate knowledge of utility construction
Intermediate knowledge of city codes and ordinances
Intermediate knowledge of staff leadership
Intermediate knowledge of legal agreements
Advanced knowledge of relevant engineering principles and practices
Intermediate interpersonal and managerial skills
Intermediate skill in reviewing and maintaining information for accuracy and consistency
Intermediate skill in public speaking
Advanced customer service skills
Advanced skill in the use of windows-based programs
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees and all levels of management
Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to direct and supervise a diverse workforce
Ability to solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of supervisory experience and formal supervisory training is preferred
Storm drainage design, review and construction experience preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises and acts as a leader for the development review team. Manages workload, staff, and/or initiatives and holds staff accountable. Establishes team priorities, objectives, goals, and expectations.
Participates in the selection of technical engineering staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies. Tracks workload data and develops solutions to ensure performance metrics are met.
Provides leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the department’s and the City’s mission, objectives, and values.
Thoroughly understands the technical criteria implemented by the development review team and the development review process. Develops and/or updates technical criteria and workflow processes.
Resolves and approves complex technical issues and/or provides direction to team on resolution or recommendation for private development and public projects while recognizing an appropriate level of risk.
Coordinates with other City Departments (Office of Development Assistance, Public Works, Planning, Parks Recreation and Open Space (PROS), etc.) to implement cross-departmental solutions for processes and complex projects.
Reviews and/or provides oversight on reviews of developments, site plans, and civil plans for conformance to annexation agreements, intergovernmental agreements, master plans, public improvements plans, City Code, manuals, standards and specifications.
Coordinates with and represents the City with external agencies (MHFD, CDOT, etc.) to ensure City-wide Master Plans are being appropriately followed/implemented at the site level.
Performs other related duties as assigned.