Town Engineer - Deputy Director of Public Works
The Town is seeking an Engineer who will serve as the Deputy Director of Public Works. The primary function of this position is to perform professional civil engineering work associated with Town infrastructure and assist in the planning, direction, management, and coordination of all departmental activities, spanning water/wastewater systems, stormwater, roadway infrastructure, solid waste, and related operations. This role provides essential professional engineering support, project management, budgeting, and capital improvements oversight. The position also assists with site plan review for the Planning and Zoning Department as needed for submitted applications. The position exercises substantial independent judgment and may serve as Director in the Director's absence. The Town offers a competitive benefits program including participation in the Virginia Retirement System; health, vision, dental, wellness, and employee assistance benefits; 14 paid holidays; disability, life, and supplemental insurances; Leads and performs professional civil engineering work and coordinates with consulting engineers as required; Directs the investigation, development and design of a variety of engineering projects; Assists in the site plan review process for the Planning and Zoning Department. Assists the Director in developing and implementing departmental policies, objectives, strategic plans, and performance measures. Acts as a key advisor to the Public Works Director on matters of departmental planning, budget management, staffing, and operations. Assist in planning, implementation, and supervision of departmental projects and ongoing programs across multiple infrastructure and utility systems. Assists in managing the daily operation and maintenance activities of water/wastewater systems, stormwater, roadway infrastructure, solid waste, and related operations. Supports the technical review and preparation of engineering plans, cost estimates, specifications, and reports. Participates in the design, development, bidding, and management of capital improvement projects. Reviews and approves private development proposals, including plats, stormwater management plans, and water, sewer, and street improvements; Assists in ensuring departmental compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (including EPA, DEQ, VDOT, Town code, etc.). Assists with department budget and grant management - tracks expenditures, forecasts future funding needs, and assists with grant and funding applications. Participates in asset management and long-range planning efforts. Serves as technical advisor and point of contact for residents, businesses, and developers in responding to inquiries and resolving complaints regarding public works services or infrastructure concerns. Participates in recruiting, training, performance evaluation, and discipline of Public Works staff. Assists in developing staff training programs and succession planning. Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years in civil engineering work, or equivalent combination of accepted education and experience, including supervisory experience, that would provide the minimum required knowledge, skills and abilities to carry out the essential functions of the position; direct experience in GIS development, AutoCAD or other computer-aided design programs; experience in public works administration or municipal government operations preferred. Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field Current residential, commercial, public works, and other civil engineering design and construction methods, materials, principles and practices. Methods, procedures, and standard practices of civil engineering applicable to public works programs, projects, and functions. Project management methods and contract negotiation and administration. Federal, state, local, and other applicable environmental and safety statutes, safety training and safe work practices, ordinances, and codes. ~ General knowledge and skills in GIS/GPS/Surveying Management skills to analyze programs, policies, and operational needs. Effective supervisory and leadership skills including training and development. Research methodology, statistical analysis, and evaluation of research data. Standard business software tools such as database management, word processing, spreadsheet, email, and Internet browser programs. Read and interpret engineering, legal, technical, regulatory, and operational documents, manuals, journals, blueprints, specifications, and diagrams. Research, analyze and interpret data and make recommendations. Negotiate contracts and contract changes with engineers, developers, and contractors. Make sound decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and established policies. Prepare, maintain and ensure records, documents, financial accounts, and related reports are maintained in accordance with state and Town requirements. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, elected officials, subordinate supervisors and staff, contractors, other agencies, and the public. Develop long range planning and strategies related to current and future growth and operations. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with the public, peers, Town Council and other Town employees. Demonstrate effective customer service and interpersonal skills with the public, Town employees, supervisors and managers, other public agencies, applicants, and vendors. Effectively manage, organize, and delegate a high-volume workload with multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. Operate standard office equipment and a computer including program applications appropriate to assigned duties. Work independently, with minimal supervision, and make appropriate decisions in the absence of a supervisor. Work is performed in a normal office environment and in a field environment at construction sites that include exposure to adverse weather conditions, heavy construction equipment, and traffic. Duties may require some evening, weekend, holiday and/or on-call work. Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, dexterity, and balance which permits the employee to sit for long periods, operate computers and related equipment, travel to visit various work sites throughout the Town, reach with hands and/or arms to manipulate large documents such as blueprints and occasionally required to climb stairs, stand and/or walk for long periods, climb or balance, stoop and kneel, crouch, and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Visual acuity is required for depth perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
