WATER RESOURCES STAFF ENGINEER presso Fayetteville Public Works Commission

Job Summary:
This class is responsible for performing routine engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks for the Water Resources Engineering Department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reviewing/analyzing sketches/drawings/plans/specifications of proposed work projects in accordance with established design standards and pre-approved list of construction materials; performing field work; taking measurements; adjusting/correlating data; compiling/analyzing data; recognizing discrepancies in results, and making recommendations; following operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes; meeting with clients/customers/contractors concerning proposed utility services; serving as liaison between the engineering and construction units; driving/operating vehicles in performing work assignments/responsibilities; assisting other engineers. Operating under general supervision, work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures. Performs related work as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Adheres to safety rules; no lost time accidents occur.
• Provides input into departmental/divisional objectives/long range plans; assures all goals are met in area of responsibility; provides input into annual work plans, programs, staffing requirements, equipment requirements, and related budgets, as appropriate.
• Assures the technical and/or professional expertise of employees; provides career development and training programs; assures employee participation in all required safety and training programs; encourages individual career development.
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere conducive to good employee/management relations; recognizes the rights of individual employees; addresses problems affecting employee/management relations.
• Assures the productivity and quality of work for all areas of responsibility; identifies/recognizes/analyzes problems; selects and implements sound/timely/effective solutions; promotes participation, cooperation, and teamwork; adjusts leadership style to individual, group, and/or situation needs.
• Responds to customer’s (internal and/or external) concerns/complaints in a professional/timely manner; communicates concerns/complaints to manager, when appropriate; maintains composure at all times.
• Interviews, selects hires, promotes, demotes, transfers, and recommends termination of employment to management; reviews the performance of staff to encourage growth and development; provides on-going feedback with frequent contacts with employees; maintains 98%, or greater, attendance average.
• Recommends approval of travel/vacation/leaves of staff.
• Performs timely employee reviews in accordance with PWC policies/procedures; applies appraisal process accurately and impartially; correct performance deviations; subordinates, collectively, meet 98% of their standards.
• Prioritizes work, based upon project requirements, to ensure effective utilization of available resources; anticipates needs; provides accurate and timely reports in all areas of responsibility.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good knowledge of safety rules/regulations/procedures.
• Good knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Skill in drawing engineering maps/sketches.
• Skill in applying methods of logical deduction.
• Ability to learn system analysis.
• Ability to perform accurate complex mathematical computations.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend solutions to technical problems.
• Ability to prepare engineering maps, sketches, drawings.
• Ability to interpret blueprints.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare and maintain reports/records.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees, officials, contractors, and the general public.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from a four (4) year accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Professional Engineer Intern (EI) certification preferred.
  OR
• Graduation from an accredited two (2) year Community College or Technical School with an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Civil Engineering Technology. Professional Engineer Intern (EI) certification required at time of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

GRADE 413 $73,301.77 - $96,575.09 SALARIED/EXEMPT