NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Town Engineer - Deputy Director of Public Works
Front Royal, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Engineer to serve as the Deputy Director of Public Works for the Town of Front Royal. The role involves performing professional civil engineering work related to Town infrastructure, assisting in departmental management, and providing project management and budgeting oversight.
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Responsibilities
Serves in the capacity as the Town Engineer; Leads and performs professional civil engineering work and coordinates with consulting engineers as required; Directs the investigation, development and design of a variety of engineering projects; Assists in the site plan review process for the Planning and Zoning Department
Assists the Director in developing and implementing departmental policies, objectives, strategic plans, and performance measures
Acts as a key advisor to the Public Works Director on matters of departmental planning, budget management, staffing, and operations
Serves as Acting Director in the Director’s absence or as assigned
Coordinates with supervisors and managers to ensure efficient delivery of Public Works services
Assist in planning, implementation, and supervision of departmental projects and ongoing programs across multiple infrastructure and utility systems
Assists in managing the daily operation and maintenance activities of water/wastewater systems, stormwater, roadway infrastructure, solid waste, and related operations
Supports the technical review and preparation of engineering plans, cost estimates, specifications, and reports
Participates in the design, development, bidding, and management of capital improvement projects
Reviews and approves private development proposals, including plats, stormwater management plans, and water, sewer, and street improvements; inspect and accept related infrastructure
Assists in ensuring departmental compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (including EPA, DEQ, VDOT, Town code, etc.)
Aids in the preparation and administration of the department’s annual operating and capital budgets
Assists with department budget and grant management - tracks expenditures, forecasts future funding needs, and assists with grant and funding applications
Participates in asset management and long-range planning efforts
Represents the department in meetings with Town Council, Town Boards and Commissions, other Town departments, outside agencies, developers, and the public
Serves as technical advisor and point of contact for residents, businesses, and developers in responding to inquiries and resolving complaints regarding public works services or infrastructure concerns
Prepares written and oral reports, correspondence, and presentations for elected officials and stakeholders
Participates in recruiting, training, performance evaluation, and discipline of Public Works staff
Assists in developing staff training programs and succession planning
Supports a positive, safe, and team-oriented work culture
Carries out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Mayor, Town Council, Town Manager and Public Works Director
Performs related tasks as required
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years in civil engineering work, or equivalent combination of accepted education and experience, including supervisory experience, that would provide the minimum required knowledge, skills and abilities to carry out the essential functions of the position
Direct experience in GIS development, AutoCAD or other computer-aided design programs
Experience in public works administration or municipal government operations preferred
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
Valid Virginia driver's license
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the Commonwealth of Virginia or ability to obtain within a negotiated period of employment
Current residential, commercial, public works, and other civil engineering design and construction methods, materials, principles and practices
Methods, procedures, and standard practices of civil engineering applicable to public works programs, projects, and functions
Project management methods and contract negotiation and administration
Federal, state, local, and other applicable environmental and safety statutes, safety training and safe work practices, ordinances, and codes
General knowledge and skills in GIS/GPS/Surveying
Management skills to analyze programs, policies, and operational needs
Effective supervisory and leadership skills including training and development
Research methodology, statistical analysis, and evaluation of research data
Standard business software tools such as database management, word processing, spreadsheet, email, and Internet browser programs
Read and interpret engineering, legal, technical, regulatory, and operational documents, manuals, journals, blueprints, specifications, and diagrams
Assist in setting departmental priorities, goals, and objectives
Research, analyze and interpret data and make recommendations
Negotiate contracts and contract changes with engineers, developers, and contractors
Make sound decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and established policies
Prepare, maintain and ensure records, documents, financial accounts, and related reports are maintained in accordance with state and Town requirements
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, elected officials, subordinate supervisors and staff, contractors, other agencies, and the public
Plan, assign, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate employees
Develop long range planning and strategies related to current and future growth and operations
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with the public, peers, Town Council and other Town employees
Demonstrate effective customer service and interpersonal skills with the public, Town employees, supervisors and managers, other public agencies, applicants, and vendors
Effectively manage, organize, and delegate a high-volume workload with multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
Use logical thought processes, and excellent attention to detail, to interpret information accurately and develop reasonable solutions
Operate standard office equipment and a computer including program applications appropriate to assigned duties
Work independently, with minimal supervision, and make appropriate decisions in the absence of a supervisor
Preferred
Experience in public works administration or municipal government operations
Benefits
Participation in the Virginia Retirement System
457 Deferred Compensation with pretax or Roth options
Health, vision, dental, wellness, and employee assistance benefits
Generous paid time off
14 paid holidays
Disability, life, and supplemental insurances
Tuition assistance
Company
NEOGOV
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