Engineering Manager, (A264210-10), 215, Engineering

Utilities Department Engineering Division Manager

Oversees the Engineering division within the Utilities Department and coordinates with other departments, consulting firms, utility companies, and contractors. Manages all projects from their design phase through construction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Supervises the division personnel within the Utilities Department; recommend hiring and training of division personnel as well as conducting performance evaluations; respond to grievance and disciplinary appeals and other personnel actions to ensure productivity and quality standards are maintained.
• Responsible for planning and organizing the improvements of the water and wastewater systems; including plant expansions, improvements and modifications, booster stations, lift stations, and line extensions.
• Prepares and implements a 10-year Capital Improvement Program.
• Coordinates with Engineering staff, consulting groups, and the City to ensure long-range demands anticipated and all facilities constructed to meet current and future demands.
• Oversees plat approval review processes for division and recommends revisions to the City and consulting firms.
• As project engineer, administer construction of water and wastewater improvements.
• Prepares, administers, and monitors the annual division operational and capital budget to ensure all interval control procedures are followed and cost effectiveness is achieved.
• Acts as an overall coordinator between the division and the City as well as utility companies, consulting firms, and contractors for all water and wastewater improvements.
• Prepares City Council agenda items for the Engineering Division and make presentations to City Council as required.
• Prepares and supervise the preparation of specifications for capital improvement projects, purchase of new equipment and estimate project costs.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties

Knowledge of:

• Modern principles and practices of Civil Engineering in the design and construction of waterworks and sewer systems.
• Basic accounting practices for project cost estimating.
• The Rules and Regulations under the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
• The principles and methods of administration, organization, and supervision.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to analyze, organize, and manage waterworks projects.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

Work Environment/Conditions and Physical Demands

Physical Effort Requirements

Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Seldom:

• Confined space

Sometimes:

• Warehouse environment

Frequently:

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site

Often:

• Vehicles

Exposures:

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Seldom:

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Sometimes:

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Travel:

Position will require the employee to travel

Seldom:

• International travel

Sometimes:

• Regional travel
• National travel

Often:

• Local travel

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited* college or university in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• At least seven (7) years of experience in the practice of civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical engineering, or in water/wastewater and subdivision development.

Foreign Education:

• Applicants who have completed education outside of the United States must submit a foreign credential evaluation completed by a professional credential evaluation agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). The evaluation must verify the U.S. equivalency of the degree and identify the comparable U.S. degree level. Applicants are responsible for obtaining and submitting the required evaluation documentation.

Note: The City of Laredo is not responsible for any fees associated with obtaining a foreign credential evaluation or educational equivalency documentation.

Valid Licenses and Certifications

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) License is required.
• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

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