Job Information
The City of Marion City Engineer in Marion, Ohio
Title: City Engineer ID: 1002 Department: Engineering Hours: Full-Time
Description
SUMMARY: Responsible to the Service Director for: professional direction of the Engineering Department; timely execution of projects; and proper design, construction/coordination of public works projects in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Acts independently under general direction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following and other duties as assigned:
Plans, designs, and directs civil engineering projects such as: roads, streets, airport runways, bridges, sewers, and treatment plants; writes the bid specifications and advertisements for construction and maintenance of such projects.
Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects.
Calculates cost and feasibility of projects based on analysis of collected data;
Originates and/or oversees preparation of contracts, engineering studies and reports; develops plans for long and short term public improvement programs.
Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs; supervises and assigns the work of office and field personnel, i.e., Assistant Engineer, Engineering Aide, Construction Inspectors, Clerk-Secretary and Zoning Inspector.
Inspects the work of consultants for compliance with contracts; inspects construction sites and assigns inspectors to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards; may direct construction and maintenance activities.
Coordinates completion of projects with other City departments, private and public agencies.
Participates in writing of applications for and coordinates efforts to obtain Grants and Loans for public works projects; attends City Council and Council Committee meetings to assist the Administration by responding to inquiries pertaining to Engineering Department involvement in projects.
Investigates and responds to citizen complaints; monitors activities of Zoning Inspector to assure timely follow up of alleged violations, proper computer record keeping of inspections, etc.
Prepares annual department budget and monitors compliance with approved budget; oversees the handling of monies received for permits, tap in fees, etc.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises one Assistant Engineer, who supervises department's support staff in the absence of the City Engineer. The City Engineer is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the staff. Directly supervises several non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: interviewing, hiring, training; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individ
