The City of Westminster Public Works Department is currently offering an exciting career opportunity for experienced engineering professionals interested in the position of Senior Engineer.
Under general direction, the Senior Engineer plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews the work of engineering staff in one or more functional areas within the Engineering Division; supervises, plans, and coordinates complex professional engineering activities including environmental programs/planning and compliance, design, construction, and land development engineering; manages and oversees the City's NPDES and Flood Management programs; ensures that functions meet all applicable laws, regulations, and City policies; coordinates division activities with other City departments and outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Deputy City Engineer and others; and performs related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Analyzes civil engineering plan design, specifications, consultant, and staff comments in accordance with design requirements and municipal and intergovernmental standards and regulations; recommends approval or additional engineering conditions and changes.
- Performs plan check on construction documents received from consulting firms for both Capital Projects and Land Development projects as needed.
- Meets and confers with contractors, engineers, developers, architects, a variety of outside agencies, and the general public in acquiring information and coordinating engineering matters; provides information regarding City development requirements.
- Inspects and verifies work in progress and completed work of assigned employees and contractors for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
- Provides input in the development and administration of the assigned division's annual budget and the capital improvement budget.
- Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of professional engineering staff in the Engineering Division within the Public Works Department; trains staff in work procedures; evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion.
- Responds to and resolves various issues with residents, other department representatives, and outside agencies in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
- Serves as a liaison for an assigned functional area with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; attends meetings, as necessary; participates on a variety of boards, commissions, committees, and task forces; attends and participates in professional groups; stays abreast of new trends and innovations.
- Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; assists in developing policies and procedures such as procedure guidelines, design standards, and standard plans and specifications while ensuring that operation and maintenance, financial, regulatory, and legal requirements are met.
- Develops and reviews staff reports related to engineering activities and services; may present information to the City Council and various commissions, committees, and boards; performs a variety of public relations and outreach work related to assigned activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
To review the detailed job description and submit your application, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/westminster/jobs/4676073/senior-engineer
