Department

Development Services

Location

COA Municipal Building

Position Type

FT Employee

Salary

Requisition

202506

Open Date

06/25/2026

Close Date

09/30/2026

Description

DEFINITION OF CLASS

Performs responsible professional and managerial work involving engineering review, capital project management, infrastructure planning, and development-related activities within the Development Services Department. This position oversees engineering review of public and private development projects, manages assigned capital improvement projects, administers infrastructure and transportation-related grants, and coordinates with local, regional, and state agencies. The employee supervises assigned technical staff and serves as a liaison between Development Services and other City departments, consultants, developers, contractors, and the public.

Work involves the exercise of independent judgment and technical expertise in the planning, coordination, and implementation of development and infrastructure projects. The employee works closely with Planning, Codes Enforcement, Building Officials, Public Works, Utilities, Parks and Recreation, and other departments to ensure coordinated project delivery, regulatory compliance, and effective customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES PERFORMED

• Manages and coordinates the review of development-related engineering submittals, including site plans, subdivision plats, construction plans, traffic studies, stormwater reports, utility plans, and related documents to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and engineering practices.

• Provides engineering oversight and technical support for public and private development projects, serving as a liaison between developers, consultants, contractors, utility providers, regulatory agencies, and City departments.

• Plans, coordinates, and manages assigned capital improvement projects, including project development, budgeting, design, permitting, bidding, construction administration, and project closeout.

• Assists in the development and administration of the City's Capital Improvement Program, including project prioritization, cost estimating, funding strategies, and long-range infrastructure planning.

• Coordinates project implementation with City departments, consultants, contractors, utility providers, and governmental agencies to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.

• Monitors project schedules, budgets, contracts, change orders, and construction activities to ensure compliance with project objectives and contractual requirements.

• Represents the City on regional transportation, infrastructure, and planning committees and serves as the primary liaison with state and regional agencies on engineering and transportation-related matters.

• Identifies, pursues, and administers federal, state, and regional grant opportunities related to infrastructure, transportation, parks, recreation, and community development projects.

• Supervises assigned technical staff, including assigning work, providing guidance and training, conducting performance evaluations, and promoting professional development.

• Assists with departmental budget preparation, strategic planning, policy development, and implementation of engineering standards and procedures.

• Responds to citizen inquiries and concerns regarding development projects, transportation issues, drainage concerns, infrastructure improvements, and other engineering-related matters.

• Prepares reports and presentations and represents the department before City leadership, boards, commissions, elected officials, developers, and the public.

• Leads special projects, studies, and initiatives as directed.

• Reports to work as scheduled.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a degree in engineering.

• Minimum eight (8) years’ practice in the field of civil engineering with considerable experience in managing projects with at least three (3) years’ experience as a licensed professional engineer.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written communications.

• Ability to respond to verbal inquiries from management, staff, and customers.

• Ability to express information or ideas clearly, concisely, and convincingly both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to effectively work with customers/developers in resolving in solving development related problems or issues.

• Extensive knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of engineering.

• Extensive knowledge of the laws governing and current practices in the design and construction of municipal infrastructure.

• Extensive knowledge of transportation planning and traffic engineering principles.

• Ability to plan and project manage capital improvement projects.

• Extensive knowledge of construction contract administration and procurement procedures.

• Understanding of grant administration and compliance requirements.

• Ability to read, interpret and monitor compliance with construction plans and specifications.

• Ability to plan, assign, and review the work of others.

• Skilled in the operation of a personal computer, including spreadsheets, word processing, along with specialized engineering or project management software applications.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to learn new procedures and to apply the same to a variety of tasks.

• Ability to analyze engineering problems and recommend solutions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a Professional Engineering license issued by (1) the Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners, or (2) a state having reciprocity with the Tennessee Board (Tennessee license required within one year of employment).

• Possession of other certifications identified by the Department Director.

• Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license issued by the State of Tennessee.

• Possibility to obtain Certified Floodplain Manager’s Certificate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance;

stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in office settings; However, some outdoor work is required while inspecting actual or potential developments sites, construction projects, or other public works facilities as necessary. The employee occasionally works near moving machinery and may be exposed to wet, dry or frozen ground, cold, hot or humid conditions, as well as wind, rain, snow and dust. On rare occasions the employ may encounter fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.