Engineering Services Manager - Development Review

City of Lake Oswego • Full-time • Lake Oswego, Oregon (OR), USA • $121.06k - $148.64k / year • 1d ago

Apply online: https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs

Closes: 5:00 p.m., December 6, 2024

The Position: The Engineering Services Manager will oversee the planning and programming of the private development and right-of-way focus areas for the department. This position is responsible for ensuring public infrastructure needs are addressed as a part of land use modifications and development. Interacting with the Planning and Building Department is a major aspect of this position.

Under the direction of the City Engineer, the incumbent establishes division programs and performance goals to ensure private development projects and public infrastructure is delivered according to the City’s adopted codes, land use regulations, design standards, and polices.

Key responsibilities and functions can include but are not limited to:

Prepares reports for the City Council, boards and commissions on improvement plans and applications including summarizing areas of non-conformance with codes and engineering standards, preparing lists of intent, prioritizing projects, projecting project costs, noting applications needed and making recommendations.
Performs regulatory oversight for the City on utility and/or transportation requirements; reviews and provides comments on private development projects with respect to utility and transportation infrastructure to assure compliance with City codes, regulations and master plans; prepares and files reports, and advises directors and elected officials of new or amended regulations.
Supervises technical support staff including prioritizing and developing work plans, evaluating staff performance, monitoring progress on reports and projects, interpreting policies and procedures, establishing standards, making hiring and termination recommendations, making pay rate change recommendations and providing training and development for staff.
Acts as a liaison with the other city departments, outside agencies, business and community representatives and other organizations including ensuring City’s interests are addressed, notifying public/businesses of construction projects, handling controversial issues, assisting in resolving conflicts, answering questions and complaints, providing technical assistance and developing and establishing standards.
Conducts engineering analyses for a variety of engineering systems, including roads and utilities infrastructure; prepares reports and makes presentations to elected officials, City Boards and Commissions, and neighborhood associations.
Represents the City on local and regional issues including transportation, water, sanitary sewer and surface water systems; advocates City policies and ensures City Council briefings on regional and local issues.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Private Development and Right-of-Way Focus:

Assists developers, contractors, engineers, and the public with City standards, criteria, codes, and ordinances.
Determines if encroachments within the public right-of-way will impact public facilities, and whether or not the proposed projects can or should be allowed.
Oversees staff who review and approve construction plans for private development, in accordance with the development’s conditions of approval.
Oversees and reviews engineering plans of staff and contract consultants including providing expertise, attending planning and problem resolution meetings and making recommendations. Determines when plans are complete and in compliance with codes, laws and regulations.
Manages construction inspection of public improvements for private development and public improvement projects.

Education and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field, and ten years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Required to be a Registered Professional Engineer in Oregon.

For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description for Assistant City Engineer/Engineering Services Manager at www.ci.oswego.or.us/hr.

Annual Compensation range: $121,060 - $148,642

Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employee pick up, VEBA contribution, and TriMet Hop Pass. Extra 40 hours of paid leave, annually.

Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted to by: December 6, 2024