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West Virginia Employer City Engineer in Wheeling, West Virginia
MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS Bachelors degree in civil engineering with Masters degree preferred. Two (2) to five (5) years of progressive experience in in civil engineering including two (2) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity. Valid drivers license or ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in West Virginia or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment. _ KNOWELDGE, SKILLS OR OTHER QUALIFCATIONS / CHARACTERISTICS - Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as applied to municipal public works, including planning and development, design and construction, and operation and maintenance. Knowledge of methods of preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and recommendations relating to a variety of public works projects. Knowledge of codes, ordinances, resolutions, laws, recent developments, current literature and sources of information in municipal public works. Knowledge of principles and practices of management and supervision. Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution. Knowledge of principles of budget preparations and expenditure control. Knowledge of contract preparations and administration. Skill to plan, coordinate and prioritize a variety of engineering projects. Skill to prepare and present clear, concise, and competent reports, both orally and in writing. Ability to supervise and participate in the preparation and management of plans, drawings, specifications, diagrams, and sketches pertaining to public works constructions and development projects. Ability to analyze complex technical and administrative problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement creative but sound alternatives. Ability to manage, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the work of professional and technical personnel. Interpret, analyze, apply, and articulate relevant laws, rules, contracts, ordinances, regulations, and guidelines. Ability to operate efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software. ___ In accordance with City Charter, appointment is by the City Manager and serves under the general direction of the Director, Public Works to perform professional engineering work including monitoring, analysis, planning, budgeting, design, construction management, and inspection and maintenance of capital improvement projects. The City Engineer serves as a project manager and performs supervisory, engineering, and administrative work assisting in both the office and field operations of the citys building, environmental, street, and Public Works projects.
