Engineering Division Manager

THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).

Position Description

TARGET ENTRY SALARY: $106,247.70 - $138,121.88 DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS

CURRENT LISTING IS FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES

Under administrative direction, the Engineering Division Manager performs professional and administrative engineering work in the oversight, coordination, and management of all Engineering Department activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions: - Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, coordinates, and manages the operations of a division of the Engineering Department; provides management, direction, and guidance to the staff and ensures the effective and professional completion of all department activities.
• Reviews, evaluates, and determines scope of work for various work orders, projects, and contracts; attends monthly status meetings of projects, develops strategies for achieving goals, and ensures completion.
• Applies and implements technical and professional expertise to large and complex engineering projects and associated personnel; handles more complex and challenging engineering and personnel related issues and concerns, and assists customers with engineering related requests.
• Ensures that public works capital improvement projects are designed, permitted, and completed in a technically sound, timely, and professional manner; manages projects and provides direction for staff providing project management directly.
• Prepares and maintains project budgets and schedules; participates and assists in the development and implementation of budgets and resource allocation.
• Coordinates, develops, and implements the design and development of specifications for construction of city facilities; responds to utility emergencies, investigates issues, and makes recommendations for future construction and repair.
• Administers, manages, and oversees consultant agreements for engineering services provided to the City by consulting engineers and architects; monitors contract details and ensures the completion of contract deliverables, including signing off on Florida Department of Environmental Protection construction permits, clearance permits and Utility Work Schedule forms.
• Prepares reports and feasibility studies; collects data, compiles information, and presents details to directors and City decision makers.
• Plans, prioritizes, and schedules work assignments of staff engineers; manages workload and daily staff activities; handles personnel issues and provides performance feedback and evaluation; delivers technical guidance to staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

A valid State driver's license is required.

Possession of a State of Florida Professional Engineering license is required OR candidates with an out of state Professional Engineer license are also acceptable with the ability to obtain Florida license within one (1) year from hire date.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related engineering field AND five (5) years experience in professional engineering work.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of –

• Modern civil engineering terminology and principles
• Federal, State, and local permitting requirements related to engineering projects
• Drafting and civil engineering computer design and operations
• Mathematics through trigonometry and its application to field surveying and engineering computations
• Procurement, cost analysis, project management, and contract administration
• Construction, inspection, and maintenance of construction projects
• Principles and practices use in property location and topographic surveying
• Department policies and protocols

Skill in –

• Managing subordinate personnel and oversees contracted labor
• Preparing and administering budgets
• Inspecting work for compliance with plans and specifications
• Negotiating with regulatory agency staff to obtain construction/operation permits
• Preparing budgets and construction estimates
• Plans, designs, reviews, and manages difficult or challenging engineering projects
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships
• Dealing tactfully with the public
• Operating a computer with general proficiency

Health and Wellness initiatives • 100% employee health care coverage • Option for dependent health care • Life Insurance• Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement -401(a) Money Purchase Plan • Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan • Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Competitive Salaries • Tuition assistance • Training and development opportunities • Travel compensation • Military leave • Bereavement leave • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards?