Engineering

Under the general direction of the Mayor,  the City Engineer serves as the senior engineering official for the municipality and is responsible  for planning, directing, and overseeing all operations of the Department of Engineering. Under  the general direction of the Mayor, the incumbent in this position plans and directs the operations  of the Department of Engineering. The incumbent provides executive leadership for the City’s  short- and long-range engineering, infrastructure, traffic, permitting, and building maintenance  functions. Operations are monitored through both direct and indirect supervision of subordinate  managerial and technical staff, including licensed engineers, project managers, and facility  maintenance personnel. The City Engineer maintains frequent, substantive contact with Federal,  State, regional, and local government officials regarding regulations, funding, emergency  response, and project coordination. The incumbent also provides consultation and support to City  departments on engineering and capital project matters.

The incumbent in this position performs technical field or office engineering work.  Work activities are performed in accordance with instructions from or plans prepared by an engineering superior.  Some independence is allowed for the completion of assignments.  Advice and assistance is available from professional superiors. Work may include the supervision of subordinate staff in field or office work. The incumbent is evaluated and reviewed by a technical superior through discussion or analysis of work performed or reports prepared.