Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the City Engineer, performs responsible supervisory, administrative, and professional engineering work overseeing the enforcement of the City’s land development regulations, including the Manual of Standard Designs and Details, the City Code of Ordinances, and the City’s soil erosion and sedimentation control program. Manages staff engineers and surveyors responsible for construction plans, erosion control plans, site plans, and various other development-related plan reviews; manages engineering assistants responsible for inspection of construction sites to ensure compliance with approved development plans. Performs various other related duties as required.
FLSA status:  Exempt

Telework opportunities available depending on the operational needs of the Engineering Department.  Relocation assistance negotiable.  

Examples of Duties

• Supervises the work of Engineering Department-Land Development Division personnel, which includes the management and administration of development regulations related to roadway construction, stormwater management, flood damage prevention, sedimentation and erosion control, building permits, and site plans.
• Assists City Engineer with the preparation of the division's operating budget;
• Prepares engineering designs, reports, and estimates for a variety of related projects;
• Supervises plan review and inspection of private development construction;
• Supervises surveying for a variety of construction and engineering projects;
• Prepares City Council agenda items for assigned projects;
• Responds to citizens' requests for service and provides advice on problems;
• Attends meetings and public hearings as required;
• Coordinate with other various City departments on special projects and 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an ABET accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field; and
• At least seven years of experience in civil engineering, including two years of experience supervising professional and technical staff.

Special Requirements:

• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina or another state.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license.

About City of Greenville

Greenville is regularly recognized as one of the nation's best small cities. A Forbes report in 2014 ranked the City of Greenville in the top 10 for best small places for business and careers and in the top 25 for mid-city business growth and development. For 2013-14, Greenville was ranked in the top 10 by the Financial Times for micro American cities of the future and human resources. Additionally, the Milken Institute ranked the City of Greenville in the top 10 for best performing cities (small metro) and the top 40 for pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing in 2014. The City of Greenville was also ranked in the top 20 for best small cities for information jobs and the top 50 for best small cities for job growth in 2014 by NewGeography. Greenville also boasts recognition from the America's Promise Alliance for being one of the top 100 best communities for young people.

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