- Provides direct management and supervision of City Engineer;
- Assists with the planning, organization and direction of Public Works programs related to engineering design, operation and maintenance of infrastructure, capital improvements, and service delivery;
- Manages construction of minor and major construction projects including water lines, building construction and demolition; prepares, submits, and receives contract documents for bids and construction projects;
- Ensures that department operations meet professional standards; local, state and federal governmental regulations; worker safety and other applicable rules and requirements through subordinate division personnel;
- Assists in professional development and leadership of division personnel to include solid waste, water operations, facilities and grounds maintenance, fleet services and safety;
- Performs duties involving instructing, assigning, reviewing, and planning work of others; maintaining standards and coordinating activities; allocating personnel; acting on employee problems; assists in the selection of new employees; issuing corrective actions/training and conducting performance appraisals; lead and support department career progression and succession planning;
- Assists in the development and implementation of department long and short-term goals, performance standards, and innovative strategies to aid the department in meeting its mission;
- Ensures the delivery of exceptional service to the community, fosters and develops partnerships with City staff, community representatives and external agencies including but not limited to, federal, state, county and regional governmental agencies;
- Assist in the development and submission of the annual department budget making operational and capital project budgetary recommendations to the Director, assuring that appropriate linkages exist between budget goals, funding limitations, and service levels adopted to meet specific City/departmental/organizational goals;
- Provide administrative oversight of departmental operational and capital improvement budget development and expense monitoring;
- Develop, review, and edit contractual agreements for property and services as needed;
- Represent the Department/Director at meetings and City Council meetings and/or work sessions; and
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field, required.
- Professional Engineering license from the State of South Carolina, required or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire date.
- Six (6) years’ of progressively responsible experience in the public works field to include experience in in engineering, solid waste, water operations, facilities and grounds maintenance, fleet services, construction or other public works related field, to include two (2) years of supervisory experience, required.
- SC Class "A" Water Distribution Systems Operator License, preferred.
- SC DHEC Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector certification, preferred.
- SC DHEC Stormwater Plan Reviewer certification, preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License with safe driving record.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations related to municipal public works operations.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of strategic planning.
- Knowledge of operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive public works program (e.g., streets, sidewalks, solid waste, water operations, facilities and grounds maintenance, fleet management, and team safety).
- Knowledge of emergency operations during disasters, events and other incidents and crisis situations, as necessary.
- Knowledge of principles and procedures of facility maintenance.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
- Knowledge of management and leadership techniques, principles, and procedures.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service, including accurate and thorough communication and the evaluation of customer satisfaction and opportunities to become a customer advocate.
- Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with vendors, contractors and City staff.
- Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations pertinent to public works operations.
- Ability to effectively lead and direct assigned divisions, projects, programs, and activities to produce desired results.
- Ability to select, motivate, and evaluate staff and provide for their training and professional development.
- Ability to apply the highest level of creative thinking, complex analysis, and reasoning to originate and develop innovative program or production concepts, techniques or procedures which can have a major impact on the nature and quality of programming or operations.
- Ability to manage situations that are often unique where precedents and/or prescribed solutions do not exist.
- Ability to research and analyze program issues, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
- Ability to foster and develop partnerships with community representatives, external agencies, stakeholders, and vendors.
- Ability to effectively handle communications that involve a high degree of difficulty (i.e., contentious confidential sensitive or political) with very diverse, very important contacts both inside and outside of the organization.
- Ability to use discretion, persuasion, conciliation, dispute resolution, and mediation or negotiation skills when dealing with and/or facilitating complex and unusual situations.
- Ability to consult on issues, presenting complex information, explaining analysis and rationale, and making recommendations with the requirement to exercise persuasion to obtain cooperation, consensus, or approval of action to be taken.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with City Administrator, City Council, Department Heads, employees and public as well as external organizations such as South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC), US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), numerous vendors, citizens, and merchants.
- Ability to ensure a high level of customer service.
- Ability to respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for information in a fair, tactful, and timely manner.
- Ability to create, present, and assist with the approval of division budgets, interpret financial reports and summaries.
- Ability to prepare budget projections, monitor monthly revenues and expenses, approve purchase orders, and make budget adjustments as necessary.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, policies and procedures, financial reports, legal documents, contracts, and governmental regulations.
- Ability to work with advanced mathematical operations methods and functions of real and complex variables.
- Ability to drive a city vehicle.
- Ability to operate general office equipment including scanner, printer, copier, telephone, and computer with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to operate and direct the use of other department-specific software, such as vehicle tracking, fixed asset management, and work order management systems.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is typically performed in an office environment and outdoors. Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Seasonal exposure to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, and respiratory hazards (e.g., dust, dirt, etc.). Frequent exposure to mechanical hazards. Occasional exposure to chemical hazards, electrical hazards, and fire hazards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Continuously requires vision, foot controls, hearing, and talking. Frequently requires standing, fine dexterity, walking, sitting, reaching, and bending. Occasionally requires handling, lifting, carrying, kneeling, and climbing. Light strength demands include exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly AND/OR walking or standing to a significant degree.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Frequently requires time pressures, emergency situations, frequent change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, and tedious or exacting work. Occasionally requires irregular schedule/overtime and noisy/distracting environment.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The City of Goose Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request ADA accommodation.
DISCLAIMER
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
The City reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.