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Tarrant County · 5 hours ago

Assistant Director - Engineering Services

Tarrant County, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

4+ years exp

Tarrant County is seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering Services to provide design support and coordination for development projects. The role involves overseeing staff, managing infrastructure projects, and ensuring compliance with regulations while serving as a managerial resource for staff and the public.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Administers the County’s floodplain, subdivision, property access and utility regulations under the direction of the Deputy Director / County Engineer. Approves all related permits

Directly manages lower-level supervisors and personnel in the development division. May indirectly be responsible for managing other department staff as appropriate. Meets regularly with Transportation Service Director, Deputy Director/County Engineer or other staff members as required

Coordinates work and site visits with Environmental Specialist to ensure construction sites comply with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations

Manages the drafting, design and construction of County infrastructure projects, including the management of professional consultant contracts, contractors and others in the completion of projects

Interacts with the public by phone, email or in person to resolve problems related to drainage, right-of-way, floodplains, roadways and County regulations affecting development. Participates in Pre-Construction Advisory Committee meetings in providing guidance to developers and members of the public how to develop property in the unincorporated areas of Tarrant County

Prepares designs, project budget estimates and specifications related to engineering projects, including, but not limited to, culverts, grading, bridges and pavement projects, in accordance with approved objectives and standards. Coordinates and evaluates, in conjunction with Purchasing, bids and contracts for materials and services, including engineering, environmental services, etc. as required

Responsible for departmental personnel management in the absence of the Director and Deputy Director/County Engineer, as required

Evaluates subordinate performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses, providing employee guidance and motivation, or making recommendations for replacement when appropriate. Acts as managerial resource for staff questions regarding customer issues, policies, procedures, etc

Prepares annual reports and administers special programs at the request of the Director and/or Deputy Director/County Engineer. Perform quality reviews and/or audits of division work and budget and makes operational corrections as necessary. Authorizes requisitions and check requests as needed

Participates in all personnel matters in the assigned work unit, including disciplinary actions and the resolution of departmental disputes

Manages and coordinates the delivery of large-scale capital improvements, including grant-funded projects. Assist in the inspection of construction projects in progress as needed and participates along with the Deputy Director/County Engineer and Development Coordinator, the review and processing of development plats and plans

Participates in the planning of programs, policies, and objectives, when requested. Serves on local and regional committees as assigned

Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualification

Civil EngineeringLicensed Professional EngineerCertified Floodplain ManagerGeographic Information SystemsConstruction SpecificationsProject Budget EstimationMicrosoft ProductsCAD ApplicationsTechnical Instructions

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required

Four (4) years of full-time work experience related to current methods and techniques of civil engineering as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of highways, roads, bridges and construction inspections

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Texas

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification obtained within six (6) months of hiring

Must possess a current and valid driver license

Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and best practices

Ability to understand and implement technical instructions, perform complex drafting and engineering design work

Knowledge of construction specifications and costs

Working knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS), knowledge of the principles of land surveying, legal descriptions, and plats

Strong knowledge of Microsoft products and CAD applications