JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Engineering Design Manager

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  September 1991

 

ORG/POS #: 

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To review plans of proposed subdivisions and commercial buildings for compliance with street and drainage master plans and ordinances and to determine potential effects on existing street and drainage systems.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general direction from the Civil Engineering Manager.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Reviews plans and plats of proposed subdivisions to determine compliance with master street and drainage plans and ordinances and to review the feasibility of proposed street and drainage systems.

 

2.         Visits sites for proposed subdivisions to become familiar with their physical characteristics.

 

3.         Recommends street, gutter, curb and drainage system configurations required for proposed subdivisions to conform with street and drainage master plans and ordinances.

 

4.         Reviews final plans for subdivision, street and drainage systems to assure conformance with street and drainage master plans and previously approved plans.

 

5.         Receives and reviews reports on subdivision development for compliance with approved plans.

 

6.         Maintains records related to subdivision projects; provides information on completed projects to developers, engineers and members of the public as required.

 

7.         Reviews plans for commercial buildings to determine the effect construction will have on the existing street and drainage systems; notifies engineers, architects or developers of off-site improvements in streets, curbs, gutters or drainage systems required for conformance with master plans and ordinances.

 

8.         Answers questions and provides information to contractors, engineers, developers and members of the public regarding subdivision projects, required off‑site improvements for subdivisions, commercial buildings and drainage projects.

 

9.         Composes correspondence regarding approval or disapproval of subdivision or commercial building plans and changes or improvements required for approval.

 

10.       Performs other related duties as required.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Attends Planning Commission meetings to provide information, answer questions and review alternative proposals.

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2.         Reviews plans prepared by other Civil Engineers to ensure compatibility with related projects and approved master plans and ordinances.

 

3.         Recommends street or drainage projects needed to implement portions of master plans or to accommodate development.

 

4.         Prepares reports for use by the City Engineer listing the status of Civil Engineering projects.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Provides general supervision to one Engineering Specialist (Engineering Design).

JOB SPECIFICATION

ENGINEERING DESIGN MANAGER

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of considerable difficulty in reviewing plans for proposed subdivisions and commercial buildings for compliance with street and drainage master plans and in providing related information to engineers, developers, citizens, and the Planning Commission.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  September 1991

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Reviews plans and plats of proposed subdivisions to determine compliance with master street and drainage plans and ordinances and to review the feasibility of proposed street and drainage systems.

 

Visits sites for proposed subdivisions to become familiar with their physical characteristics.

 

Recommends street, gutter, curb and drainage system configurations required for proposed subdivisions to conform with street and drainage master plans and ordinances.

 

Attends Planning Commission meetings to provide information, answer questions and review alternative proposals.

 

Reviews final plans for subdivision, street and drainage systems to assure conformance with street and drainage master plans and previously approved plans.

 

Receives and reviews reports on subdivision development for compliance with approved plans.

 

Maintains records related to subdivision projects; provides information on completed projects to developers, engineers and members of the public as require.

 

Reviews plans for commercial buildings to determine the effect construction will have on the existing street and drainage systems; notifies engineers, architects or developers of off-site improvements in streets, curbs, gutters or drainage systems required for conformance with master plan and ordinances.

 

Reviews plans prepared by other Civil Engineers to ensure compatibility with related projects and approved master plans and ordinances.

 

Recommends street or drainage projects needed to implement portions of master plans or to accommodate development.

 

Answers questions and provides information to contractors, engineers, developers and members of the public regarding subdivision projects, required off‑site improvements for subdivisions, commercial buildings and drainage projects.

 

Composes correspondence regarding approval or disapproval of subdivision or commercial building plans and changes or improvements required for approval.

 

Prepares reports for use by the City Engineer listing the status of Civil Engineering projects.

 

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Performs other related duties as required.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Considerable knowledge of Civil Engineering principles and practices.

 

Considerable knowledge of engineering mathematics.

 

Considerable knowledge of City policies, procedures, and ordinances governing street and drainage construction.

 

Familiarity with the principles of urban planning and development.

 

Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.

 

Ability to design assigned street and drainage projects.

 

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

 

Ability to review construction plans and specifications for feasibility and compliance with City policies, procedures, and ordinances.

 

Ability to detect discrepancies in construction work.

 

Ability to communicate effectively with developers, engineers, members of City boards and commissions, and members of the public.

 

Ability to maintain detailed files and records.

 

Ability to direct the work activities of assigned paraprofessional staff.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: 

 

Completion of a college degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; at least two years of experience at the level of Civil Engineer II; at least one year of supervisory experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

 

Must possess or be able to obtain registration as a Professional Engineer.