Plans, organizes, assigns, prioritizes and directs all activities of the engineering department including fiscal, employment and management control functions; Sets forth desired objectives, develops procedures, long range plans and proposes changes in existing methods; Prepares and administers engineering department operating budget and develops/confirms project budgets for all capital improvement plan projects.
Reviews public and private project development plans for conformance with general engineering practices and compliance with codes, regulations and standards; adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with approved plans.
Implements and assists in the Capital Improvement Program, Pavement Management Program, and other plans and master plans involving municipal infrastructure. Determines applicable codes, regulations and requirements of projects. Develops scope, estimate and schedule of projects for grant submittals.
Serves as Project Manager; Coordinate the preparation of, or develops, engineering plans and specifications; coordinates required advertising for bids; reviews construction bids and makes necessary recommendations based on lowest and best bids, competency of vendors and consultants in accordance with the selection criteria; oversees assigned projects to ensure city and contractor compliance with time and budget parameters for the project.
Coordinates the preparation of, or develops, reviews and updates the sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage and street system maps, data base, and comprehensive plans.
Maintains and updates City subdivision and public works standards; Assures as-built records of projects, and documents necessary changes for the operation and maintenance program
Responds to management, public or other inquiries and complaints relative to engineering policies, procedures or specific projects; evaluates issues and options and makes recommendations
Assists in the evaluation of transportation and traffic impacts of development proposals, permits, rezones, plats, etc.; prepares traffic, utility, and other studies and reports; develops, implements and maintains a pavement management system
Administers the flood plain management program to ensure compliance of public and private development; ensures the continued adherence of the criteria for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program and the Community Rating System.
Makes presentations to the City Council and/or the public as the need arises.
Coordinates with Federal, State, and regional organizations during the development of improvements within the City (FHWA, FEMA, ADEQ, ADWR, ADOT, NACOG).
Oversee inspection services for all public and private infrastructure improvements within the City.
Coordinates records retention for assigned functional areas and is familiar with all departmental requirements based on State of Arizona Records and City's Records Management Retention guidelines.
Performs all duties in strict compliance with appropriate safety and security standards. Ensures all applicable safety and health rules and regulations are followed.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Leads and participates in the accomplishment of organizational, departmental and workgroup goals and objectives
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned
PERIPHERAL DUTIES: Coordinates pavement management, utility asset management and geographic information system data entry; Assist on Survey Crew if required; Monitors intergovernmental actions affecting public works; Assists in the training of other City personnel in public works design and construction techniques.