Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, addressing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, and managing employee performance.
Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.
Reviews, or oversees the review, of development projects and ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; executes city ordinances and enforces applicable building codes.
Develops drafts, updates, and implements division policies, procedures, ordinances and regulations.
Assist in the implementation of the City’s Flood Ordinance and coordination with the Community Rating System.
Consults with Director of Planning & Development, City Manager's Office, City Commissioners, and other officials to review division operations and activities, review and resolve problems, and provide recommendations.
Develops and implements division budget; monitors and authorizes expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; oversees payroll administration; coordinates application for grant funding.
Develops and implements long and short term plans, goals, and objectives for the division.
Provides professional administration and support services for utilities, development, public works, environmental management, and capital projects; provides professional and technical guidance to staff in all facets of engineering and construction activities; provides oversight and serves as a resource to staff members.
Provides recommendations to the Planning & Zoning Division regarding changes to the City's comprehensive plan; establishes plan review guidelines; partners with Director of Planning & Development to prepare and execute City redevelopment plans.
Provides technical guidance to staff in development of plans and specifications.
Evaluates and implements improvements in quality of technical service; analyzes productivity to improve delivery of services; designs new technical procedures; rebuilds technical capabilities.
Coordinates or conducts special projects/assignments as needed.
Provides information, assistance and technical expertise to contractors, developers, and property owners; responds to questions, concerns, or complaints and initiates problem resolution; discusses problem areas with property owners, property managers, contractors, or other departments; provides technical assistance and consultation to other City departments.
Meets with citizen groups, community organizations, and interested entities concerning City projects as needed.
Compiles or monitors various administrative/statistical data pertaining to department operations; performs research; makes applicable calculations; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares/generates reports.
Acts at the City’s liaison to the Transportation Advisory Committee.
Represents the City on various intergovernmental boards/committees.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Provides resources for administrative/technical training to staff members through seminars, including project management, planning and control systems for construction management, or other topics.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related field; supplemented by six (6) years previous experience and/or training that includes progressively responsible engineering practice and administration in a municipal environment or private practice. Must possess and maintain a Professional Engineering License. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in public administration, business administration, construction management, or engineering management; supplemented by ten (10) years previous experience and/or training that includes progressively responsible engineering practice and administration in a municipal environment or private practice.
