City Engineer Position The purpose of this job within the organization is to manage and direct the City of Petersburg Engineering Department. The City Engineer is designated as essential personnel. This job works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports. Manages the City's engineering, construction, traffic engineering, land development, and stormwater management programs. Directs professional, non-professional, technical and other employees in planning, investigation, development and design of a variety of public works projects. Reviews and confers with the Director of Public Works for approval of plans and specifications for construction contracts. Maintains public relations by meeting with and giving talks to various groups and organizations; investigates complaints. Prepares and makes recommendations to Director of Public Works for work programs and budgets for the Division. Reviews and coordinates right of way permits and site plan approval. Enforces codes and regulations within Engineering and Stormwater Division. Attends public hearings, presents information, and answers relevant questions. Performs related work as assigned. Data Responsibility refers to information, knowledge, and conceptions obtained by observation, investigation, interpretation, visualization, and mental creation. People Responsibility includes co-workers, workers in other areas or agencies and the general public. Asset Responsibility refers to the responsibility for achieving economies or preventing loss within the organization. Mathematics requires the use of symbols, numbers and formulas to solve mathematical problems. Communications involves the ability to read, write, and speak. Judgment requirements refer to the frequency and complexity of judgments and decisions given the stability of the work environments, the nature and type of guidance, and the breadth of impact of the judgments and decisions. Complexity addresses the analysis, initiative, ingenuity, concentration and creativity, required by the job and the presence of any unusual pressures present in the job. Impact of errors is extremely serious -- affects entire organization and impacts other activities/organizations and the general public. Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Equipment usage involves responsibility for materials, machines, tools, equipment, work aids, and products. Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Safety of others refers to the level of responsibility for the safety of others, either inherent in the job or to ensure the safety of the general public. Requires a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering or a related field. Requires five years' experience in professional engineering or environmental work, traffic and/or land development; including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Valid Virginia Driver's License. Preferred Qualification: Professional Engineer's License. The City of Petersburg Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company. The City of Petersburg is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program. The City of Petersburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City of Petersburg to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
