Chief Engineer

Overview The purpose of this position is to perform responsible engineering work in the planning, design, and construction of a variety of public work projects, to provide technical consultation and assistance to City departments, and commissions, to oversee the inspection of construction projects and to manage and maintain the City’s infrastructure system. The work is performed under the direction of the Director of Public Works. Duties and Responsibilities Supervises department personnel; provides instruction and training; plans, coordinates assigns and reviews work; allocates personnel and maintains standards. Manages and oversees the operation of the Engineering division. Prepares budget. Reviews plans and meets with developers and other engineers to ensures conformance with zoning and subdivision regulations; inspects construction; sets bond amounts and makes field changes as needed. Oversees the work of contractors. Manages and oversees a variety of construction and infrastructure projects. Designs construction projects; prepares and supervises the preparation of plans, specifications and designs for public work projects. Coordinates projects with other departments and utilities. Responds to inquiries and complaints from citizens and the public. Prepares cost estimates. Approves payment requisitions. Prepares a variety of reports, documents and correspondence. Provides technical assistance and consultation to other departments and professionals. Performs other related functions as assigned or required. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required—Master’s degree preferred—and eight years of progressively responsible Civil Engineering/management experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Position requires Professional Engineer certification and the possession of a valid Connecticut driver’s license. Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication Requires the ability to perform mid to upper-level data analysis including the ability to coordinate, strategize, systematize and correlate, using discretion in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations within an organizational framework. Requires the ability to implement decisions based on such data, and oversee the execution of these decisions. Ability to manage and direct a group of workers, including the ability to provide counseling and mediation. Ability to persuade, convince and train others. Ability to advise and interpret regarding the application of policies, procedures and standards to specific situations. Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information such as environmental impact statements, water test results, studies, time sheets, specifications and plans, cost estimates, regulations, maps, manuals, standards, procedures and non‑routine correspondence. Requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing with the Director of Public Works and all division personnel, other City departments, engineers, developers, home and business owners, commission/council members, state and federal agencies and the public. Mathematical Ability Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentages, fractions and decimals; requires the ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebra and geometry. Physical Requirements Requires the ability to operate, calibrate, and perform adjustments on equipment, machinery and tools such as a computer and other office machines, CADD workstation, printer/plotter, digitizer, digital camera, total station, survey and drafting tools, a vehicle, and/or related materials used in performing essential functions. Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing skilled movements such as rapid keyboard use. Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects and materials of moderate weight, up to twenty pounds. Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes and sounds associated with job‑related objects, materials and tasks. Environmental Adaptability Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors may cause discomfort and poses a limited risk of injury. Equal Opportunity Employment The City of Middletown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. PI279869598 #J-18808-Ljbffr