Under general direction, performs highly responsible management and professional engineering work. Supervises professional and clerical support staff delegating authority as appropriate. Supervises the design and construction of all County properties, including buildings, parks, grounds, solid waste facilities, and public safety radio communication systems. Work also involves coordinating, planning, developing and implementing proposals and programs to maintain and expand services in accordance with needs of the County, and administration of revenues.

Employee must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in all phases of work. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in contact with public officials, developers, contractors, and the general public. Reports to the Deputy County Administrator.

Hiring Salary: Depending on Qualifications

• Plans, organizes and directs all activities of Engineering Services Department employees to ensure service of current and anticipated needs of the County; anticipates municipal growth and develops strategies to render service; ensures compliance with State and federal regulations; projects manpower and staffing requirements to meet current and anticipated needs; provides input to County Administration; ensures the availability of resources and that departmental activities are accomplished in a cost-effective manner.  
• Receives and responds to inquiries, suggestions, and complaints received from individuals, civic and community groups, developers, contractors, County Administration, Board of Supervisors, County employees and representatives of other governmental agencies, etc.; meets with individuals, civic and community groups, developers, contractors, Board of Supervisors, and employees and representatives of other governmental agencies, etc., to present, promote and/or interpret departmental programs and activities.
• Develops department policies and procedures; interprets department policies, procedures, and ordinances for customers, developers, contractors, and public officials as required; confers with state, federal, and other County agencies (including the County school system) on a variety of matters to provide assistance, coordination, guidance, direction, and recommendations.
• Confers with County Administration on a variety of issues and concerns pertaining to departmental operations; researches and plans new ordinance changes to meet the needs of the community; develops, coordinates, and monitors a variety of projects; prepares and submits periodic and/or comprehensive reports to County Administration and the Board of Supervisors; makes presentations to the general public.
• Advises department heads on the status of projects involving their departments or areas of interest; provides technical support for department heads by providing architectural / engineering, planning, and other assistance as needed for requests for capital expenditure. Receives and investigates complaints, requests or inquiries from the general public pertaining to departmental services or programs, conferring with those affected and responding as appropriate; receives and investigates inquiries and complaints pertaining to personnel matters and responds as appropriate.
• Provides in-house small project design and construction services for all County departments; designs and supervises the construction of projects, including building, electrical, mechanical and civil projects.
• Develops bid specifications and follows procurement policies in the acquisition of capital projects equipment and materials; assists in the negotiation process on major public works contracts; drafts and promotes negotiating positions that will benefit the County. Supervises all administrative matters in the Engineering Services Department, including budget and grant proposal preparation and administration, capital improvement plans, accounts payable, general ledger monitoring, permitting processes, scheduling and personnel matters.
• Oversees the operation and maintenance of the County’s public safety (and public works) radio communication systems to ensure an uninterrupted level of service. Oversees County construction and engineering projects to assure quality products for reasonable costs; participates in design work being performed by consulting engineers and architects to ensure designs incorporate modern processes and materials; reviews all work submitted for Director's authorization.

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible management experience dealing with capital project delivery and land developmen

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Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Recognition as a Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) preferred.
• Possession of Floodplain Manager Certification within 12 months of accepting position.
• Pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and may be subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure he/she meets job-related physical requirements.
• To be considered, please submit a completed application, cover letter, resume, and a minimum of 3 professional references.