Summary

Plans, organizes, manages, and directs engineering functions. Oversees the daily operations of the Engineering Department, which includes the Engineering Inspection Services Department, Development Engineering Services Department, Engineering CIP and Design Department, Stormwater Compliance Department, and associated Administrative Department.

Essential Functions

Plans, organizes, and directs staff in daily operations. Keeps top management informed regarding key issues and
concerns;
Plans, designs, constructs, and inspects capital projects. Works with consultants and design engineers on the design
of street, water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.
Effectively liaise with the development community to build and maintain effective working relationships and ensure
the adequacy of service delivery methods;
Serves as the City of Lubbock FEMA Floodplain Manager, manages the water and sewer pro rata and overall review
of plats for public works.
Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of engineering, inspection, and stormwater programs. Present
recommendations for improvements in policies, procedures, and operations. Implement changes as needed;
Select, train, and supervise personnel directly or through subordinate supervisors. Establish performance standards,
evaluate the performance of subordinate staff, and establish work priorities, goals, objectives, and schedules;
Develop and administer public relations effort to inform citizens or internal staff of services provided, and promote
effective citizen and staff relations;
Prepare and make presentations to City Council, regulatory officials, and public groups. Implement Council and
management policy and decisions;
Direct analyses of rates and financial status of stormwater fund. Develop recommendations to City Council regarding
rates;
Direct engineering design, bidding, and contract administration for public works projects. Act as owner's
representative for major public works capital improvement projects.
Manages and oversees operating and capital budgets for multiple cost centers. Reports and verifies charges to each
cost center and the capital projects. Works with the finance department to assure budgets are met and budget
amendments are completed.
Coordinates with other governmental agencies (TxDOT, FEMA, TCEQ, Lubbock County, etc.)
Sets priority for long range planning for development and capital needs. Works with City of Lubbock Public Works
Department to identify and secure future water resources.
Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

Completion of a bachelor degree in civil engineering ,or a related field with an additional five to seven years experience in professional civil engineering which includes management experience: or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Valid Current Driver's License

Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas

Ability to obtain Certified Floodplain Manager Certification within 24 months

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of Civil Engineering related to public works projects.

Ability to:

Plan, organize, and direct public works projects;
Develop and present sound conclusions and recommendations;
Perform professional engineering duties;
Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
Establish and maintain effective relationships with elected officials, senior management, employees, and the public;
Supervise the work of others; Prepare and administer budgets;
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Physical Requirements:

Frequently walk and stand during the shift. Occasionally lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movements in order to operate a vehicle.
Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees. Place arms above, at, or below shoulder height.
Occasionally, push and pull objects.

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Division Director of Engineering/City Engineer