District Engineer

District Engineer

Pay Range: $117,200- $172,047

JOB SUMMARY: Oversees the design and construction of projects for the District; responsible for the development and implementation of capital projects including the Capital Improvement Program; coordinates assigned activities with other District Teams and outside agencies. Receives administrative direction from the General Manager.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop, plan, and implement goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures.

• Supervise the formulation of long-range plans to meet infrastructure needs.

• Supervise, coordinates, reviews, and approves all capital improvement engineering activities.

• Supervise, coordinates, reviews, and approves water system improvements for private development and in-house projects.

• Supervise the preparation and design improvements for public works project activities.

• Determine scope of engineering projects; oversees preparation of Requests for Proposals and contracts for consulting services; oversees contract negotiations, reviews and approves plans of consulting engineers; make technical engineering decisions and establish technical criteria and standards.

• Supports Information Technology (IT) services. Reviews and provides guidance for standard operating procedures, consultant support, purchases, and other relevant functions of the District’s IT systems.

• Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the Engineering Team budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments.

• Prepare Board of Director agenda items relating to capital improvement projects and other Engineering Team related activities.

• Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; establish and monitor employee performance objectives; prepare and present employee performance reviews; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to mentor and correct deficiencies; and implement disciplinary procedures.

• Supervise and coordinate the District’s Blue Stake and GIS program.

• Attend and participate in meetings and conferences with District Board of Directors and committees, public officials and professional organizations.

• Meets with consultants, developers, contractors and public regarding upcoming work and new developments.

• Develops strategic partnerships and contacts with community representatives, external agencies and other organizations regarding relevant issues facing the District.

• Accomplishes or approves cost estimating for capital projects, assists in financial analysis for capital improvements.

• Provide information to the public; respond to and resolve citizen inquires and complaints.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; eight years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience including five years of supervisory responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering, land surveying, construction management and contract administration.

• Applicable laws and regulatory codes related to development and engineering design.

• Principles and practices of organization, administration, and personnel management.

Skilled in:

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, management, contractors, and the public.

• Use of personal computers, tablets and associated information technology devices, and software.

• Oral and written communication.

• Development and administration of operating and capital budgets.

Ability to:

• Exhibit integrity, initiative, and innovation.

• Supervise the preparation of engineering records and prepare comprehensive technical reports.

• Make complex engineering calculations and prepare engineering plans and specifications.

• Prepare and monitor a Team budget.

• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned personnel.

• Present and speak in front of public groups and the media.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The primary duties are performed in the office with occasional field visits that may include exposure to adverse weather conditions.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull materials weighing 5 – 20 pounds on occasion.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License.

• Registered as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Arizona.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.