SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #125 - SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Community Works/Engineering

WORK LOCATION: Annex, 805 Municipal Drive

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular/Full-Time

PAY GRADE: P - Exempt

PAY RANGE: $71,220.57 - $110,733.00/Annually

DAYS WORKED: Monday-Friday

HOURS WORKED: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED: Until Filled

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Works under the guidance of the City Engineer, plans, designs, and directs construction of City capital improvement projects as assigned. May work independently on various projects when assigned.

Will present proposals and presentations to the public and City Council as needed.

Exercises supervision over clerical, administrative, and professional staff as assigned.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.

Prepares composite reports from individual reports of subordinates.

Prepares engineering budget in assigned area of responsibility.

Works with and directs Engineering Consultants and Central Purchasing in preparation of award of bids and contracts.

Works with O&M Management to develop construction schedules and designs for the water and wastewater system. Organizes all components of the Pavement Management System from condition survey to completion, including scoping, budgeting, design, bidding, award, scheduling, noticing, traffic control, treatment type selection, Cost estimates, fund management, inspection, QA/QC, and as-builts.

A critical component is to keep The Community Works Director up to date and informed to all developments. Tasks provided by the Director shall take precedence unless otherwise directed in writing. A sense of urgency, project schedule development and tracking to insure meeting all deadlines. Foreseeing and creating documents and necessary reminders to eliminate all project bottle necks with on time delivery. Managing to insure any scheduling changes are well in advance with no last minute or past due issues.

Works with NMDOT to prepare/submit grant applications, schedule projects once awarded, coordinate getting contracts with NMDOT executed, preparing cost estimates, acquire right of way, design (or oversee consultants) and all related steps in the TIP/STIP process.

Reviews plats for compliance with codes and standards in relation to water and wastewater issues, and recommends proposed changes to Planning and Zoning Commission or Administrative Review Board.

Performs technical research and economic analysis in regard to capital improvement projects or as requested from other departments.

Supervises one or more divisions of the department. This may include other PE=s, engineering staff, and non-engineering staff.

Develops plans for long-range needs of operating facility capabilities, including population forecasting and expansion requirements.

Evaluates current operation of City facilities and prepares design for improvement and modification.

Writes technical solutions and makes presentations to the City Council and public related to engineering construction problems.

Reviews planning memorandums and makes comments on suitability of requests with respect to engineering considerations.

Must be able to perform accurate design calculations and cost estimates. Inaccuracy in design could result in structural failure. Inaccuracy in cost estimates might cause improper economic decisions.

Must be capable of making decisions in the field on short notice. Must be capable of evaluating quality of construction for acceptance.

Insures projects are delivered on time, in Budget, meeting all specifications and expectations.

Enforces and follows up on all contractors obligations to meet all city specifications, standards and project schedules.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

May sit on City and community committees to represent the City on various issues.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or a closely-related engineering field. Must have 5 years of post graduate experience with P.E. license in New Mexico.(Additional education or degree may count toward experience required)

Extensive background checks required.

Valid state driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years, or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.

Working knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods as applicable to a municipal setting. Familiarity with applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting Division activities. Must also be familiar with New Mexico land and survey laws.

Must possess a working knowledge of drafting and drafting techniques, AutoCAD 2008, and the ability to understand and interpret working plans and drawings. Ability to make field changes to enhance projects or correct oversights.

Requires considerable ability in communicating effectively both orally and in writing with employees, contractors, governmental agency representatives, City officials, and the general public. Ability to conduct necessary engineering research and compile comprehensive reports.

Must be able to work with minimal direction, following initial instructions, in an accurate and timely manner. Ability to meet time and cost constraints with accuracy, following appropriate guidelines.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.

Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Must be able to operate, with proficiency, a personal computer and various software packages with an emphasis on MS Word, Excel, and AutoCAD. Must also be able to operate standard drafting tools, surveying equipment, including level, theodolite, motor vehicle, phone, and mobile radio.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the review of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job included close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Must be a Professional Engineer in the State of New Mexico at time of appointment.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V.

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