Assistant City Engineer

2 weeks ago

Odessa, United States City of Odessa Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Assistant City Engineer

Summary: Under general supervision, plans, designs, and manages infrastructure projects for the Public Works Department (PWD); assists the City Engineer with technical reviews, design development and evaluation, and project management; assures compliance with state and federal regulations and City policies, procedures, and goals.Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Assists with directing City Engineering division operations, projects, programs and staff.
  • Plans, designs, and manages municipal infrastructure projects, including water, sewer, streets, drainage, pavements and floodplain management components; writes technical and analytical reports and makes technical estimates of a specialized nature.
  • Manages engineering, surveying and technical drafting operations and staff.
  • Manages floodplain ordinances and issues; reviews building plans within the flood zone and assists homeowners with insurance and construction regulations; explains flood hazards, rules, regulations, and the permitting process; prepares elevation certificates and letters of map change.
  • Maintains records and generates reports for compliance with federal disaster management programs, including National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Community Rating System (CRS); maintains floodplain management maps and Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) maps.
  • Reviews building permits/subdivision plans for compliance with City construction standards and ordinances.
  • Develops statistical/predictive models for water and sewer distribution, hydraulics and hydrology.
  • Directs, coaches and trains staff and evaluates performance; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, workload, resource allocation, quality standards and technical issues.
  • Manages the collection, analysis and reporting of engineering project data; reviews technical documents and other records to evaluate data quality and accuracy; identifies and corrects errors and inconsistencies in documents and reports; coordinates plans and issues with other state and regional agencies.
  • Analyzes operational information, evaluates trends and assures engineering issues are properly addressed and resolved; encourages new ideas and collaborative approaches to solving problems.
  • Supports the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
  • Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:


Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required; AND five years' experience in construction management, project management and civil engineering in the public sector required. A minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory capacity is required. AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience preferred but not required.

Knowledge of:

  • Fundamentals of civil engineering, mathematics, and physics.
  • Methods, materials, and equipment used in public works construction projects.
  • Principles and practices of government project design, bid procedures, project management, and methods of evaluating construction contract compliance.
  • Principles of evaluating and managing municipal infrastructure development and water resource issues.
  • Federal and state codes and regulations governing civil engineering, including FEMA, NFIP, and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) water quality and permit programs.
  • Principles and practices of administrative management, including personnel rules, cost accounting, budgeting, procurement, contract management, and employee supervision.
  • Principles of Information Technology, including Geographic Information Systems and AutoCAD

Skill in:

  • Analyzing issues, evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations based on findings.
  • Interpreting and applying engineering standards and procedures, federal and state rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
  • Analyzing and evaluating technical engineering data and construction documentation.
  • Checking designs, details, estimates, plans, and specifications of engineering projects.
  • Interpreting technical instructions and analyzing complex variables.
  • Reviewing and verifying mathematical calculations.
  • Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
  • Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees, officials, and representatives from other local, state, and federal agencies.
  • Supervising and leading staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
  • Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
  • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

License and certification requirements: A valid Texas State Driver's License is required. Registration as a Professional Engineer by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Certification as a Floodplain Manager (CFM) from the Association of State Floodplain Managers are required within one year of employment.



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