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City of Durham Engineering Manager- Development Review in Durham, North Carolina
Engineering Manager- Development Review
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Engineering Manager- Development Review
Salary
$90,002.00 - $144,020.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Job Number
24-05215
Department
Water Management
Opening Date
12/19/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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Position Description
Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $90,002 - $144,020
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., flexible
The City of Durham’s Department of Water Management (DWM) wants YOU to join our team of more than 380 talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water and sewer services for the residents and businesses of Durham. Our mission is to provide cost effective water and wastewater services that meet customers’ expectations and all regulatory requirements. If you have a passion for managing vital water resources, protecting the environment, and providing excellent customer service then bring your skills and talent to Durham! DWM owns and operates two surface water treatment plants, two large high hazard dams, two water reclamation facilities, approximately 1,300 miles of water mains, six water storage tanks, and a collection system with 1,200 miles of gravity mains, 33,000 manholes, and 65 lift stations. And we’re constantly growing; there is a strong development interest in Durham.
DWM is hiring an Engineering Manager within the Development Review Division. The position will focus on development, but will also require coordination with staff from various departments and divisions to achieve work goals. The position has heavy interaction with design consultants, maintenance and operations staff, inspection and engineering staff, and developers. The position also coordinates with other City departments like Public Works and City-County Planning. The position requires independent evaluation and analysis of complex engineering issues, and the exercise of professional judgment. This position will also manage Principal Engineers and paraprofessionals within the Development Review Division.
Duties/Responsibilities
Development plan reviews and inspections; makes decisions regarding infrastructure acceptance; reviews and approves plans, specifications, and other technical information; and ensures informational accuracy and compliance with requirements, standards, and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures
Advises City departments and external agencies; convenes and facilitates meetings; responds to and investigates requests and inquiries; resolves escalated complaints
Manages programs and assigned department operations; develops operational policies and procedures; establishes unit goals; creates work plans and processes; identifies locations/areas requiring improvement
Serve as a lead worker, assigning work and monitoring work completion or supervising paraprofessional and support staff, to include conducting performance evaluations; coordinating training; and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures
Drafts City Council and public communications; assists with the coordination of and/or attends public meetings
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a directly related field
Five years of professional engineering experience in the area of assignment,
Two years of supervisory experience.
A North Carolina Professional Engineer Registration or equivalent as determined by the City (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)
Valid North Carolina Class "C" Driver's License; if out-of-state, must obtain a NC license within 60 days of hire
Additional Preferred Skills
Experience with development review for a client or employer
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to design, permitting, and operation of collection and distribution systems
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Be an effective relationship builder while working and supervising within a team concept
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
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Do you possess at least a B.S. degree in engineering?
Yes
No
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How many years of related experience do you have?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 5 years related experience
5 years but less than 9 years related experience
9 or more years related experience
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How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory/management capacity?
No supervisory experience
Some supervisory experience but less than 1 year
1 year experience but less than 2 years
2 years experience but less than 6 years
6 or more years supervisory experience
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Do you have a North Carolina Professional Engineer Registration (or equivalent as determined by the City) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire?
Yes, I have a North Carolina Professional Engineer Registration, or equivalent as determined by the City
No, I do NOT have a North Carolina Professional Engineer Registration or equivalent as determined by the City, but I AM willing and able to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
No, I do not have a North Carolina Professional Engineer Registration or equivalent as determined by the City and I am NOT willing or able to obtain within 6 months of hire
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Have you performed development review for a client or employer?
Yes
No
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Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire).
I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license.
I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days.
I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
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