| IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate for this position possesses a high level of both technical and leadership
skills. The candidate has experience with managing large complex projects, working effectively
with political bodies, knowledgeable on the principles of asset management, an understanding
of labor relations and human resources policies and procedures. They also possess a working
knowledge of environmental and regulatory requirements for wet utilities. They are an effective
and collaborative manager, have experience in building strong teams, possess political acumen,
and provide and encourage excellent customer support. Experience in water, wastewater, and
drainage utilities is highly desirable.
DEFINITION
Under general administrative direction, the Engineering Manager plans, assigns, directs, and
reviews the activities of an Engineering Division of a City department including planning, design
and construction of capital projects; reviews and approves infrastructure for new developments;
provides technical expertise and direction; develops division policies, procedures goals and
objectives; plans, reviews, and monitors budgets.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This multiple-incumbent classification is responsible for the planning, prioritization, funding,
designing, constructing and inspecting capital projects for various City operations. Duties are
primarily administrative/managerial in nature, and the incumbent performs work involving
significant authority over various day-to-day operations within the assigned Engineering
Division. The incumbent interfaces frequently with public officials, State/Federal/local agencies,
other public/private organizations, and the general public. This classification is distinguished
from the lower classification of Principal Engineer in that the latter manages a unit within an
Engineering Division, while the Engineering Manager has overall administrative oversight for an
Engineering Division, and may assume responsibility for the department in the absence of the
Director. The Engineering Manager is distinguished from the department Director in that the
latter assumes responsibility for the entire Department.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Minimal direction is provided by the Department Head. Responsibilities include the direct and
indirect supervision of management, supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Division; assists
the department Director in long term planning issues; supervises and participates in the
preparation and administration of the Division budget; plans, organizes, and directs all
Division functions.
• Directs public outreach and informational efforts; represents the Department at a variety
of meetings; assists the Director in explaining and interpreting division and departmental
policies, problems, and proposals to City officials, other agencies, and the general public;
and coordinates activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections, and with
outside agencies.
• Selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates supervisory, professional and technical
subordinates; directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of subordinates through the
supervising engineers; confers with subordinates regarding project priorities and
progress.
• Reviews proposed and new legislation and determines impact to Division activities; keeps
informed of changing laws, rules, regulations as related to the Division; ensures
compliance with all Federal, State, and local rules and regulations and ensures compliance
with applicable codes, design and construction standards.
• Supervises, and participates in the preparation of capital improvement programs and
budgets; supervises the development of plans and estimates for construction and major
repair of public works, transportation, public facilities and/or utilities systems; reviews
and signs engineering drawings, work orders, and purchase orders; participates in the
selection and management of contractors and consultants; supervises, and participates in
the preparation of special engineering studies and reports.
• Serves as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees on public works,
transportation, public facilities and utilities engineering matters; prepares and presents
agenda items to the City Council.
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily
performed by each individual holding this classification.
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