NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Engineer Senior - Flood **HIRING INCENTIVE**
Las Cruces, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$61K/yr - $101K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Senior Engineer for the Flood Department under Dona Ana County. The role involves supervising staff, managing flood control projects, conducting flood planning, and ensuring compliance with regulations while representing the Flood Commission in various meetings.
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Responsibilities
Prepares and oversees Flood Commission projects
Plans and designs flood control projects
Reviews design work created by staff
Oversees or prepares bid documents, technical specifications, reports, or studies
Oversees property, right-of-way, and easement acquisition
Coordinates and conducts inspections to ensure compliance with standards
Manages and oversees construction projects; including RFP's, procurement, pre-bid, pre-construction, change orders, pay requests and closeout
Provides assistance in the field by performing inspections for quality control and surveying data collection activates and related special projects as assigned
Seeks funding, including preparing funding applications
Coordinates projects with local, state, and federal agencies
Represents the Flood Commission in meetings regarding flooding, flood control and long-range flood plans
Oversees the development of and adherence to long range flood control plans
Coordinates and assists in preparing forms, documents, and reports necessary for the NFIP
Supervises the administration of CRS activities, reporting and requirements
Supervises the issuance of elevation certificates, base flood elevation determinations and floodplain determinations
Oversees review for approval building plans and plats for all permitted projects and submittals
Oversees review for approval subdivision, grading and drainage plans and rock wall permits
Oversees review special use permits, zone changes, variances, and waiver requests
Attends meetings as necessary to assist staff and public with compliance reviews
Coordinates, prioritizes, and schedules work
Participates in interviews and the selection process
Supervises, mentors and trains staff
Ensures that procedures and guidelines are followed within the department
Assists with budget development, administration, and tracking
Assists with office planning and direction
Represents the Flood Commission in meetings and to the public as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Hydrology, or related engineering field from an accredited four-year college or university
Minimum of four (4) years experience in engineering and/or surveying work
Must be certified as a PE with the NM State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors
Must have or obtain certification as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) with the Associated State of Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) AND/OR New Mexico Floodplain Management Association (NMFMA) within two (2) years of employment
Valid unrestricted Driver's License required and must pass a background check
Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering and surveying
Knowledge of state and local standards for construction and design, zoning, and land use regulations
Knowledge of various software programs including AutoCAD or related programs
Knowledge of proper methods to maintain accurate records
Knowledge of computer operation, the applicable software and general office equipment
Skills in computer and GIS operations
Skills in gathering, plotting and researching applicable information
Skills in organizing and prioritizing numerous tasks
Skills in analyzing problems and making recommendations
Ability to use initiative and judgment
Ability to work independently
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
Ability to recognize matters to refer to a supervisor
Preferred
Prior experience with computers including surveying software, GIS, ArcView, and AutoCAD Civil 3D
1D-2D Modeling Experience in HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Flo-2D, SMS, Culvert Master, and/or Geo-HecRas
Supervisory experience preferred
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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