NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Town Engineer
Kernersville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Town Engineer for the Town of Kernersville, NC, responsible for overseeing engineering services and coordinating activities with various departments and agencies. The role involves managing engineering projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supervising staff to guarantee quality construction and infrastructure development.
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Responsibilities
Reviews site plans for development and ensures construction meets Town needs; participates in technical review of all projects in the Town, public and private, for adherence to Town policies, specifications, quality and safety
Oversees stormwater plan review and initial post-construction inspections
Supervises staff, overseeing construction inspection of Town projects, construction monitoring of private land development projects and public works projects
Manages private engineering consultants on a variety of engineering activities including water and sewer design, transportation modeling, feasibility studies, preliminary designs, environmental document preparation, final design plans, etc
Manages capital projects and grant-funded projects
Supervises and participates in the preparation of construction plans, bid packages, design criteria, analysis, specifications, plans, rights of way maps, investigations, cost estimates, and tabulation of contract bids for construction projects; authorizes contract payments; establishes schedules for work; recommends selection of contractors
Serves as staff liaison to other municipalities, NCDOT and other regulatory agencies
Oversees, coordinates and resolves right-of-way complaints which require corrective design resolution, including but not limited to hazard mitigation, stormwater drainage, and sidewalks
Serves as alternate for the Technical Coordinating Committee of the Winston-Salem Urban Area Metropolitan Transportation Organization
Coordinates with Town staff, City of High Point and City County Utilities Commission with water and sewer extension projects
Coordinates with NCDOT on State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Projects located in Kernersville’s area of interest
Prepares grant applications for local transportation improvements and manage associated municipal agreements
Provides reporting, presentations and briefing information for Public Services Department Director, Town Manager, Board of Aldermen and citizens on engineering related issues
Updates applicable Town ordinances, standards, policies and procedures
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
B.S. Civil Engineering or Construction Management
Six years of progressive responsibility, including supervisory experience
Valid North Carolina Driver's License
Registration as Professional Engineer in North Carolina
Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of engineering related to the design, maintenance and construction of streets, sidewalks, stormwater systems, Town facilities and other Town infrastructure
Extensive knowledge of related laws, guidelines, ordinances, codes, standards, policies and regulations affecting public infrastructure, environmental impacts, development and engineering, maintenance and construction
Extensive knowledge of engineering mathematics and computer applications and ability to make complex engineering computations, including estimating time and materials' costs
Considerable knowledge of stormwater and floodplain regulations
Considerable knowledge of contract law and contract administration
Considerable knowledge of effective supervisory practices related to employee communication, motivation, performance coaching and evaluation
Considerable knowledge of NCDOT transportation policies and operating procedures
Considerable knowledge of surveying and GIS mapping
Considerable knowledge of municipal personnel, budgeting, and purchasing policies and practices
Considerable knowledge of legal processes involved in encroachments, ROW agreements and land acquisitions
Ability to understand and follow written Town Ordinances, Roadway & Utility Standard Specifications, and State/Local Codes
Ability to read and prepare detailed engineering drawings and specifications
Ability to perform complex engineering computations
Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions
Ability to provide concise and professionally sound technical information to Town staff, Town Manager, Elected Officials, development community and public, both orally and in writing
Ability to effectively negotiate and represent the Town and to prepare and administer construction and development agreements
Ability to establish effective working relationships with public officials, engineers, contractors, developers, construction workers, the general public, and other employees
Ability to prepare comprehensive and concise technical reports and conduct effective public presentations
Working knowledge of engineering and GIS software
Ability to learn to use ESRI ArcView
Thorough knowledge of Windows based PC operating systems
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Benefits
Paid Vacation Leave Accrual - accrual amount increases with service
Paid Sick Leave Accrual
Paid Holiday Leave and 1 Floating Holiday per year
Membership in the Local Government Employees Retirement System (LGERS)
4% contribution into the NC401(k) Deferred Compensation Plan
Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plans available
Medical Insurance for employee at a low cost - dependent coverage available
Dental Insurance for employee at a low cost - dependent coverage available
Voluntary Vision Insurance for employee at a low cost – dependent coverage available
Short Term Disability at no cost to employees
Voluntary Long-Term Disability is available
2.5 times salary (up to $200,000) Life Insurance for employee at no cost
Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, child(ren) available
Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
Employee Assistance Program at no cost
Credit Union Membership Eligibility
Education Tuition Assistance
Employee Birthday Gift Certificate
2% Annual Bonus
Progressive Pay Plan
Company
NEOGOV
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