Purpose:

Under nominal direction, this position is accountable for planning, directing, and controlling resources required for the engineering, construction, and maintenance of major existing and future engineering projects. This position is responsible for managing a division(s) within a department and personnel who are performing engineering functions.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Manages, coordinates, implements, and/or monitors projects/programs including the review of plans and development proposals for impacts related to engineering project/program. Recommends revisions and permit requirements to mitigate negative impacts of development and assures plans conform to City policies. Approves construction plans.

Manages contracts by reviewing monthly progress reports. Acts as a liaison among consultants, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, fabricators, or suppliers and the City. Negotiates problems of changes, errors, or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements. Resolves conflicts in difficult situations. Reviews, evaluates, and prepares replies to technical and management audits. Is the interdivisional liaison for coordinating the various phases of designing, planning, and preparation of project details.

Interacts with internal and external customers to determine business needs by responding to inquiries from the public and other departments about the process, requirements, and procedures of the development process. Investigates and resolves complaints from the public.

Develops and implements standard operating procedures, policies, and ordinances by applying advance technical and managerial knowledge and applying changes to meet departmental business goals and objectives. Monitors projects for regulatory compliance.

Monitors projects for legal compliance by applying engineering principles; contract and purchasing policies; and affected ordinances, codes, and regulations.

Markets programs to various customers.

Develops and monitors budgets for multiple CIP projects, programs, and/or divisions. Is responsible for projects by developing, managing, and submitting proposed budget forecast planning for short- and long-term City planning. Develops long- and short-term planning/strategies. Coordinates, monitors, and manages grants.

Attends meetings and conducts presentations to City Council, Boards, Commissions, etc. in managing programs/projects. Solicits and assesses third-party needs and requests by reviewing and providing solutions.

Develops and conducts training by determining business needs and scope of work performed by personnel and implementing programs. Provides technical advice and direction for assigned division, project, or program personnel. Develops design criteria and develops and monitors performance criteria.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of management skills to programs, projects, and personnel.
• Knowledge of diversified, fundamental scientific and civil engineering concepts, phenomena, and relationships and utilize such changes in solution of theoretical or practical civil engineering problems.
• Knowledge of advanced mathematical techniques such as trigonometry, calculus, and coordinate geometry.
• Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and techniques of assigned discipline.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following disciplines: Civil, Environmental, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering terminology and techniques.
• Knowledge of City of Austin budget planning, purchasing, and contract policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicability of established engineering principles and methods.
• Knowledge of phases of the plans review and inspections processes.
• Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements within the Local and State ordinances and laws.
• Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication including preparation of written reports.
• Skill in negotiations and handling conflict resolution.
• Skill in analyzing complex data from various sources, synthesizing collected information, and developing sound decisions/recommendations.
• Skill in developing, reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating contracts for services and/or materials.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously within approved budgets.
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering and technical data related to assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to perform more complex engineering computations, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry, rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to communicate and provide direction to peers and assigned personnel.
• Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific civil engineering problems and provide practical, cost effective solutions.
• Ability to observe, compare, or monitor objects and data to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a field related to the job, plus eight (8) years of experience in engineering, including six (6) years of experience which were acquired after licensing as a professional engineer and including four (4) years of experience before or after licensing which were in a supervisory capacity.
• Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for up to one (1) year of experience.
• Graduation with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for up to two (2) years of experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, must have the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to achieve the highest level of customer service to the Austin residents as well as applicants/ developers.
• Ability to oversee all aspects of transportation review that includes (but not limited to): all residential and commercial development applications, zoning review, PUD review, site plan review, subdivision review, preliminary plan review, Transportation Impact Analyses (TIAs), and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plans. Bring in context-sensitive, and innovative mutually agreeable solutions to complex transportation development issues through the effective oversight of a team of engineers, planners, and administrative staff. Respond timely and effectively to issues in neighborhoods associated with new developments.
• Ability to facilitate collaborations with other regional transportation partners and agencies to provide a seamless and fully integrated transportation development review regardless of jurisdiction. Effectively interact in oral and written formats with the public, community leaders, and elected officials in a timely, competent and professional manner. Produces technical presentations appropriate for a variety of target audiences which foster understanding, demonstrate innovation, and establish credibility.
• Ability to foster positive teambuilding and skillset growth of engineering and planning staff through referent leadership, entrepreneurial thinking, and effective technical mentoring.
• Demonstrated transportation development industry leadership through successful planning and implementation of state-of-the practice transportation planning, engineering as well as development planning and engineering concepts and principles. Actively participates at local and national levels to facilitate the development and dissemination of technical information germane to advancing the art and science of transportation development planning and engineering.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.
   

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