Job Description

About This Position

Job Description:

Supervising Engineer

Purpose:

Under nominal direction, this position is accountable for managing or supervising and implementing engineering functions of a major division, program, or activities including budgeting, staffing, development of policies and procedures, and providing support to accomplish overall goals and objectives of the City of Austin.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Provides technical advice and direction to internal and external customers. Manages, coordinates, implements, or monitors projects or programs, including the review of plans and development proposals for impacts related to project or program. Recommends revisions and permit requirements to mitigate negative impacts of development and assures plans conform to City policies. Resolves conflicts in difficult situations.
• Develops, manages, and monitors the budget of projects. Assists in developing, managing, and submitting proposed budget forecast planning for short- and long-term City planning.
• Develops and implements standard operating procedures, policies, codes, and ordinances by applying advanced technical knowledge and applying changes to meet departmental business goals and objectives. Monitors projects for regulatory compliance.
• Develops and evaluates a variety of projects, programs, or plans. Develops long- and short-term planning and strategies for programs.
• Develops design criteria. Reviews or approves plans and specifications, change orders, and estimates.
• Negotiates contract terms, fees, and scope of contract including reviewing monthly progress reports, verifying final quantities and costs, compiling requisite documentation, reviewing change orders, and auditing as-built records. Acts as a liaison among consultants, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, fabricators, suppliers, and the City. Negotiates problems of changes, errors, or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements.
• Attends meetings and conducts presentations to City Council, boards and commissions, and other related agencies. Coordinates and cooperates with other agencies, departments, divisions, and private utilities involved in or affected by project(s).
• Interacts with internal and external customers to assess needs by responding to inquiries from the public and other departments about the process, requirements, and procedures of the development process. Investigates and resolves complaints from the public.
• Reviews and evaluates technical and management audits.
• Develops training and team building programs by determining business needs and scope of work performed by personnel and implementing programs.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of supervisory and/or management skills to programs, projects, and personnel.
• Knowledge of diversified and fundamental scientific and civil engineering concepts, phenomena, and relationships and utilizes such changes in solution of theoretical or practical civil engineering problems.
• Knowledge of advanced mathematical techniques such as trigonometry, calculus, and coordinate geometry.
• Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and techniques of assigned discipline.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following disciplines: Civil, Environmental, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, and/or Electrical engineering terminology and techniques.
• Knowledge of City of Austin budget planning, purchasing, and contract policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicability of established engineering principles and methods.
• Knowledge of phases of the plans review and inspections processes.
• Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements within the Local and State ordinances and laws.
• Skill in oral and written technical or general communication including preparation of written reports.
• Skill in negotiations and handling conflict resolution.
• Ability to rapidly and accurately perform more complex engineering computations, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to communicate and provide direction to peers and assigned personnel.
• Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific civil engineering problems and provide practical and cost effective solutions.
• Ability to observe, compare, or monitor objects and data to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, plus eight (8) years of related experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer, including two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, must have the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in hyrdrologic and hydraulic modeling
• Construction experience in natural creeks, rivers, or streams
• Enthusiasm for civil service, environmental protection, and water resources
• Design experience for urban drainage systems, both open channel and storm drain
• Knowledge of City of Austin code and criteria

Notes to Candidate:

Notes to Candidate:

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position will lead and supervise the Open Channel Engineering team within the Creek Flood and Erosion Division of the Project Design and Delivery Branch within Austin Watershed Protection. The mission of Watershed Protection is to protect lives, property, and the environment from the impacts of flooding, erosion, and stormwater pollution. The purpose of the Project Design and Delivery Branch (PDD) is to provide efficient and effective project delivery services for in-house and capital improvement program (CIP) projects that accomplish WPD mission priorities. The Open Channel Engineering team is a design team that delivers CIP and in-house projects. In-house design projects are assigned for all missions (flood, erosion, and water quality) and drainage assets (pipes, ponds, and channels). CIP projects generally focus on open channel, detention pond, and creek assets. The team's supervisor is integral to the team's ability to navigate the project delivery process.

The supervisor of this team will have the opportunity to fully charter the Open Channel Engineering program using the Department's recently completed Channel Asset Management Plan to implement projects that are not prioritized through the other mission programs. This supervisor will collaborate with the supervising engineers for the Creek Flood Risk Reduction and Stream Restoration teams to collaborate on projects that can accomplish multiple mission goals.

The Open Channel Engineering team is a design team with accomplished, collaborative, and dedicated staff. The culture of the Creek Flood and Erosion Division embodies the STEWARDS values of the Watershed Protection Department: Sustainability, Teamwork, Equity, Wisdom, Accountability, Resilience, Dedication, and Service.

LOCATION:

505 Barton Springs Road,

Austin, Texas 78704

SALARY RANGE:

Min: $112,600.00 - Mid $144,700.00, depending on qualifications and experience.

DAYS AND HOURS:

40 hours per week, Monday – Friday with the ability for a 60% telework schedule within a two-week period after initial training period. Exceptions may apply subject to the business needs of the department.

May require working outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs.

EDUCATION:

Education verification will be conducted on the top candidate.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

Must be a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, must have the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six (6) months of employment.

TRAVEL:

If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Program in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:

Job Offer is contingent on passing a Criminal Background Investigation.

BENEFITS:

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click here for more information.

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