JOB SUMMARY

Under the administrative direction of the Town Engineer, this position plans and coordinates engineering activities for the Town, including the design and construction of land development projects, construction inspection services, infrastructure improvements, traffic studies, flood plain administration, and impact fee administration. The candidate must be highly motivated and strive for success by demonstrating Little Elm’s Core Values of Integrity, Customer Service, Efficiency, and Innovation.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required. Must be a Registered Texas Professional Engineer. Five or more years of experience in Engineering and Management is required. Municipal work experience is preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

1. Must be bondable.
2. Valid State of Texas Drivers License
3. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
4. Texas Registered Professional Engineer License
5. Certified Floodplain Manager Certification preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

1. Ability to read, writes, and speaks English fluently.
2. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or authorities, or members of the local business community.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Ability to establish and meet deadlines.
2. Ability to prepare construction plans, specifications, designs, and details. 
3. Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with supervisors and other personnel.
4. Demonstrate a willingness to perform duties in a team environment.
5. Knowledge and skill in the use of a computer.
6. Skills coordinating and managing multiple projects and/or assignments.
7. Knowledge of GIS software.
8. Knowledge of civil engineering practices and principles.
9. Knowledge of construction engineering designs and specifications.
10. Knowledge of construction materials, requirements and specifications.
11. Knowledge of Town policies and procedures.
12. Skill in effective oral and written communications.
13. Skill in conducting inspections, investigations, and monitoring for compliance with rules, regulations, codes and ordinances related to Department services and programs.
14. Skill in effectively supervising and delegating duties to assigned staff.
15. Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.
16. Knowledge of AUTOCAD and/or MicroStation.
17. Knowledge of development software and digital submissions.

REASONING ABILITY

1. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished by management in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

1. An honest person with the highest ethics and impeccable integrity.
2. Assertive person who respects the role of the Town Council, Town Manager, citizens, and community organizations.
3. Participative, flexible, and open management style with the ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization.
4. A person who communicates effectively, both in writing and orally, and who can communicate in a public forum as well as with people of all backgrounds.
5. A person who is capable of surrounding himself or herself with quality staff.
6. A person who can be diplomatic and politically astute.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to operate various machines and/or equipment, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT           

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Office conditions; outdoor environment; exposure to conditions of construction sites including loud noises, dust, heavy vehicles and equipment; exposure to inclement weather; exposure to traffic and other hazards while conducting field inspections; exposure to moving vehicles and equipment, slippery surfaces, and other related conditions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS                      

1. Reviews construction plans and specifications by analyzing, calculating, and checking engineering drawings for conformance with Town standards.
2. Reviews, analyzes, and prepares comments to Development Review Committee for new zoning, development plans, plats, and site plans.        
3. Oversees preconstruction conferences and final closeout procedures to identify areas of concern and accept new infrastructure projects.
4. Responds to and resolves inquires by the general public, developers, and organizations on specific engineering projects.
5. Performs engineering studies and analyses to resolve issues arising in the areas of traffic, school zones, flood plain interpretation, and long-range planning.
6. Executes personnel related managerial and supervisory functions to include hiring, training, delegating work assignments, evaluating, coaching, disciplining, and other related tasks.
7. Represents Town at regional and area meetings and attends professional development workshops to stay informed of trends and developments in the field of municipal engineering.
8. Assists the Town Engineer with the administration of the Town’s Subdivision Ordinance and Engineering Design Standards.
9. Confers with property owners, developers, and registered surveyors regarding the preparation of development project designs.
10. Review and comment on proposed subdivision plats.
11. Interprets development-related ordinances.
12. Develops, updates, maintains, and implements the Town’s plans for public infrastructure (water, wastewater, streets, drainage) to ensure high-quality services.
13. Plans, coordinates, and directs the Engineering Division’s operations including streets, storm water systems, drainage, inspection, and engineering; assures Division’s activities are compliant with all laws, policies and regulations.
14. Evaluates and manages the Town’s Capital Improvement Program plans, and assists the Town Engineer in determining priorities and resource requirements; assures the integrity of the Engineering Department work products and procedures; reviews technical documents for accuracy and compliance with standards and practices; reviews status reports, and recommends appropriate actions.
15. Manages the development and implementation of the Town’s Capital Improvement Program, including the design, procurement, and construction processes.
16. Analyzes Engineering Departments financial and resource information; develops and manages budgets and expenditures; manages the collection, analysis and reporting of administrative, operational and financial data; reviews, approves and submits administrative, technical and analytical reports.
17. Acts on behalf of the Town Engineer in his or her absence.
18. Supervises engineering division staff.
19. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

E.O.E.  The Town of Little Elm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.