Job description

Position Summary

Under general direction of the City Council. This position oversees major utility studies, serves as the responsible engineer for the design, preparation of plans and specifications, and construction of capital improvement projects; ensures compliance with engineering practices and standards; administers consultant contracts; coordinates policy issues and strategic planning; and supervises assigned personnel.

Essential Job Functions

· Directs and coordinates the general operations of the Engineering department and works with related boards and commission to ensure efficient and effective operations.

· Directs the development of plans, studies, maps, policies and strategies for the implementation of development programs for the City.

· Coordinates the development of plans including prioritizing, scheduling and coordinating efforts of citizen groups, other agencies, consultants, developers, etc., and supervises the design and compiling of finished products.

· Directs, coordinates, and evaluates the activities, programs and services of the Department.

· Provides interpretation and application of rules and regulations pertaining to ordinances and programs that are the responsibility of the overall department.

· Works with elected officials, City staff, NDDOT staff and/or contracted engineers in planning, implementing, and completing City infrastructure projects to make sure City needs are met through the construction of said projects.

· Ensures that operations are compliant with State, Federal and Local regulations to include: providing regulatory oversight; making recommendations for improvements in processes and procedures; and to plan improvements necessary to insure compliance.

· Oversees and supervises traffic control system, street lighting and utility location.

· Works with City Administrator and other Public Works department staff in development of policies regarding operations of the engineering department.

· Establishes goals and objectives for the engineering department to insure compliance with City Council policy directives and applicable local, state or federal laws, rules and regulations.

· Prepares and submits budget proposals and Capital Improvement Plan.

· Serves as the community Floodplain Manager to review and grant or deny development applications for projects within the community’s designated floodplain boundaries.

· Oversees the creation of Special Assessment Districts.

· Performs other duties of similar nature or level as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $83,773.60 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Watford City, ND 58854: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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