Engineering Department Manager

The Utilities Engineering Division Manager oversees and provides direction to the Engineering Division of the Utilities Department including management of capital improvement program, development review, infrastructure inspections, engineering, and project management. Position reports to the Assistant Utilities Director

• Manages the operations of the Engineering Division, including developing short- and long-range goals, objectives, capital improvement, and operating budgets, and coordinates with other departments and agencies.
• Directs, plans, organizes, manages, and supervises all activities of personnel involved in Engineering Division.
• Directs Engineering Division on complex projects, including defining scope, selecting consultants, negotiating contracts, amendments and change orders, preparing and monitoring project schedules.
• Oversees the preparation of preliminary and final designs and construction plans, cost estimates, bid specifications, and engineering reports for projects.
• Plans, directs, and conducts major special studies and projects as assigned and supervises the preparation and presentation of reports, findings, and recommendations.
• Reviews and evaluates development plans submitted by developers, landowners, and engineers for adequacy of application and conformance to City Standards.
• Manages, organizes, administers, and implements the annual Capital Improvement Plan and budget.
• Oversees preparation of Standard Operating Procedures, engineering documents, agreements, maps, legal descriptions, resolutions, and ordinances.
• Manages the training of all personnel involved in the areas of responsibility.
• Maintains accurate and detailed system records; ensures compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
• Participates in the selection, promotion, appraisal, and discipline of division personnel.
• Pursues grant opportunities and grant management pertaining to Utilities engineering projects.

• Contributes to the creation of departmental presentations and may present for Commission meetings, other formal conferences, regulatory agencies, etc.

• • Provide support for the Operations division through communications to understand their needs in meeting operational, compliance, and health & safety goals.
• Manage consultant teams, including selection, contract administration, and review of work during the project studies, design, permitting and construction phases.
• Manage the City's responsibilities for construction administration, including response to RFIs, review and processing of change order requests, and review and approval of invoices.
• Monitors all division activities and advises Assistant Director and Director of Utilities on same.
• In the absence of other managers within the Utilities Department may be assigned to manage those departments on a temporary basis.
• Performs duties of Utilities Director or Assistant Utilities Director in his/her absence.
• (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)

• Knowledge of environmental/civil engineering principles/practices, procedures/processes, concepts/design methods, and operations for utility infrastructure projects including site development and construction.
• Knowledge of zoning, municipal and administrative codes, construction practices, material standards, codes, and land use planning and zoning concepts.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including engineering laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of principles of mathematics as applied to engineering work.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of project and construction management.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations with particular reference to federal and state utility regulations.
• Fundamental knowledge of GIS, hydraulic network modeling and analysis, and asset management systems.
• Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skilled in using computers for data entry, word processing and accounting purposes.
• Ability to demonstrate engineering judgment in order to achieve results consistent with objectives.
• Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and inspect the work of all department staff engaged in areas of responsibility.
• Ability to organize effectively.
• Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment.
• Ability to create public presentations and present in a professional setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly both orally and in writing, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a team environment and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the public.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering or related field is required. A master's degree is preferred.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible utilities engineering management experience.

(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession or ability to obtain a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire.
• Complete FEMA ICS-100, ICS-200 and IS-00700 certifications within six months of hire.

The City of North Port, FL is an Affirmative Action/ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.

All benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days.

Aetna – Health Insurance

The City offers eligible employees the choice of 2 Open Access In Network plans and 1 Open Access PPO Plan. Premiums and co-pays are dependent upon your plan choice.

Cigna Dental– Dental Insurance

The City's dental plan is a PPO plan providing eligible employees with in network or out of network options. You are entitled to two (2) preventive care treatments per calendar year (6 months apart). There is a $1,500 lifetime maximum for Orthodontia (children up to age 19). Premiums will depend on which tier you choose.

EyeMed Vision Care – Vision Insurance

The City's vision plan allows eligible employees to stay in network or go out of network. Your co-pays will vary depending on the network you use. You are entitled to an exam, frames and lenses once every 12 months.

Cigna Life - Life, Voluntary Life, Dependent Life Insurance

The City offers eligible employees a basic term life insurance benefit equal to their annual salary up to a $75,000 maximum at no charge. You can purchase additional voluntary life insurance for yourself and your dependents.

Cigna – Short Term Disability

The City provides short term disability coverage to all eligible employees at no cost to the employee. This coverage is used in the event of an accident or illness outside of work. The plan pays 66.67% of your weekly salary up to a maximum of $1,000. Benefits begin on the 31st day of your disability. The City offers a buy-up to the Short Term Disability Benefit with a 7 day wait period.

E-Flex – Flexible Spending Account

A flexible spending account helps you pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, eye care, daycare and other expenses, with tax deferred money deducted from your paycheck each payroll. The maximum annual election is $2, Over-the-counter medications must be accompanied by a doctor's prescription although other medical supplies will still be eligible for reimbursement. This is a voluntary benefit.

Trustmark– Supplemental Polices

Trustmark Insurance Company offers voluntary supplemental Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident and Universal Life policies which are paid for by the employee.

LifeLock Benefit Solutions

Protect your personal information and defend against attacks with 24/7, proactive identity theft protection from LifeLock. This is an employee paid voluntary program.

ICMA-RC - Deferred Compensation Plans

The City offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in a deferred retirement plan. The money that is deducted from your paycheck each payroll is put into this account and is tax deferred at the end of the year. One-on-one meetings with each company are held quarterly so employees can speak with the representative confidentially on preparing for their retirement. This is a voluntary program.

Florida Retirement System – FRS

Eligible employees are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System with an 8 year vesting period. Employees contribute 3% of their gross earnings per payroll which is subject to change with the IRS.

Cigna – Employee Assistance Program

The City offers this program to all employees. This is a confidential counseling program for employees and their families. The City pays for 3 visits and if you choose to continue, you would use the specialist co-pay on your insurance plan. Counseling can include stress, alcoholism, family problems, marriage difficulties, financial trouble, depression, work/life and more.

VPI - Veterinary Pet Insurance

The City offers Pet Insurance as a voluntary benefit. This benefit is not payroll deducted.

Florida Prepaid College Board

Employees are eligible to enroll in college savings programs as well as 529 plans.

Educational Assistance Program

Employees are eligible for job-related or degree required educational assistance reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal year (subject to the availability of funds).

Paid Holidays

The City observes 13 paid holidays per year.

Sick Leave and Annual Leave

Full time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month starting on the first day of employment. Accruals and usage will appear on your pay stub each payroll. Full time employees accrue annual leave (vacation) bi-weekly, based on years of service.

Sick Leave Incentive

Employees receive an incentive of up to four (4) days per calendar year for every 250 hours remaining in their sick leave bank. Sick leave incentive days cannot be carried over to the next year.

Personal Leave

Employees are eligible for a maximum of two (2) personal leave days per calendar year when they have accrued 96 or sick more hours. This leave is approved by the department director through the department leave approval process.

Bereavement Leave

Employees are entitled to five (5) days of bereavement leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member. Employees should check the personnel policy or union contracts, whichever is applicable, for the definition of an "immediate family member".