Sr. Assistant City Engineer

City of Galveston • Galveston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family! Job Description SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, supports the City Engineer in coordinating and overseeing various engineering operations for the City; provides quality control monitoring for various public works projects. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Ensures all public and private construction projects are completed in accordance with City specifications and standards. Reviews and approves commercial plans from the City’s Building Division. Reviews and approves subdivision plats and construction plans; authors and signs approval letters. Reviews and approves certificate of occupancy requests received from the Building Division. Designs projects for either competitive bids or in-house completion. Manages outside consultants contracts to ensure quality projects are delivered timely. Reviews and provides comments on Planning Commission and zoning codes from the City’s Planning Department. Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Five years’ experience in civil engineering
• Texas Licensed Professional Engineer
• Registration in the state of Texas is required within 6 months of hire.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Knowledge of City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of professional civil engineering.
• Knowledge of engineering design and construction practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of TCEQ codes.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations affecting civil engineering operations.
• Knowledge of automated design principles and methods.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of project management.
• Knowledge of business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.
• Skill in managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
• Skill in providing efficient customer service.
• Skill in operating computerized design equipment.
• Skill in understanding and applying City policies and procedures, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Skill in working with graphic instructions, such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts or other visual aids.
• Skill in explaining City policies and procedures.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Municipal civil engineering experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all public and private construction projects are completed in accordance with City specifications and standards.
• Reviews and approves commercial plans from the City’s Building Division.
• Reviews and approves subdivision plats and construction plans; authors and signs approval letters.
• Reviews and approves certificate of occupancy requests received from the Building Division.
• Designs projects for either competitive bids or in-house completion.
• Manages outside consultants contracts to ensure quality projects are delivered timely.
• Reviews and provides comments on Planning Commission and zoning codes from the City’s Planning Department.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.

What This Job Offers

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