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City Engineer
Company Info
City of Watford City
Watford City, ND, United States
Phone:
17014448427
Web Site:
Company Profile
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Title:
City Engineer
Location:
Watford City, ND
Job ID:
74642
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Job Description:
Essential Job Functions
Directs and coordinates the general operations of the Engineering department and works with related boards and commission to ensure efficient and effective operations.
Directs the development of plans, studies, maps, policies and strategies for the implementation of development programs for the City.
Coordinates the development of plans including prioritizing, scheduling and coordinating efforts of citizen groups, other agencies, consultants, developers, etc., and supervises the design and compiling of finished products.
Directs, coordinates, and evaluates the activities, programs and services of the Department.
Provides interpretation and application of rules and regulations pertaining to ordinances and programs that are the responsibility of the overall department.
Works with elected officials, City staff, NDDOT staff and/or contracted engineers in planning, implementing, and completing City infrastructure projects to make sure City needs are met through the construction of said projects.
Ensures that operations are compliant with State, Federal and Local regulations to include: providing regulatory oversight; making recommendations for improvements in processes and procedures; and to plan improvements necessary to insure compliance.
Oversees and supervises traffic control system, street lighting and utility location.
Works with City Administrator and other Public Works department staff in development of policies regarding operations of the engineering department.
Establishes goals and objectives for the engineering department to insure compliance with City Council policy directives and applicable local, state or federal laws, rules and regulations.
Prepares and submits budget proposals and Capital Improvement Plan.
Serves as the community Floodplain Manager to review and grant or deny development applications for projects within the community’s designated floodplain boundaries.
Oversees the creation of Special Assessment Districts.
Performs other duties of similar nature or level as required.
Requirements/Knowledge/Abilities
Supervisory principles including interviewing, training and performance management techniques.
Basic accounting and budgeting concepts.
Prepare and track budgets.
Equipment, materials, and operating procedures relevant to department functions and municipal infrastructure.
Interpret State and Federal regulations.
Prepare clear and concise reports and memos.
Monitor work flows and schedule work assignments.
Using a variety of office equipment, computer software applications and related applications.
Adapt to new situations and challenges.
Manage several projects and tasks simultaneously.
Write bid specifications.
Judgment/Decision Making
Develops strategic direction, goals, plans, and policies for the engineering department
Sets broad objectives and is accountable for overall results in the engineering department.
Authority to make decisions for the engineering department on matters of significance.
Requires a high degree of independent judgment and problem solving of complex problems. Errors in judgment could jeopardize the viability of one or more line(s) of business and/or operation(s).
Relation to Others
Responsible for the overall direction of the engineering department through subordinate managers.
Responsible for staff discipline; makes hiring and firing recommendations.
This position has high level contact with others in key positions involving areas within the City, community, business leaders, media and other dignitaries at local, state, or federal level.
Typically handles highly sensitive information.
Personally ensures problem resolution. Identifies barriers to effective communication and holds self and staff accountable for customer service excellence.
Communication includes one-on-one, frequent small group presentations, and large group presentations with an audience that may include residents, staff or other local and state officials.
Contacted directly by media and may make statements to media per policy.
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