CITY OF PLANTATION

CITY ENGINEER

DEFINITION

This is an exempt position, which is responsible administrative and professional technical work in directing engineering programs and activities.

The employee in this classification is responsible for coordinating engineering activities with other City departments, other municipalities, Broward County, State government, franchise utilities and outside engineering consultants. The work requires the application of a high degree of administrative ability and technical expertise. Work is reviewed for consistency with City policy and for results obtained by use of conference, observation and study of reports.

This employee is also responsible for ensuring that the department strives to maintain the highest standards of service and assistance to the public through programs that encourages all employees to keep positive public relations as a primary goal.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Directs the activities of the City's Engineering Department and prepares periodic reports and records.

Coordinates the design of municipal projects and specifications.

Member of the City’s Development Review Committee and attends all meetings.

Responsible for the administration of all roadway, storm water street lighting and related construction activities within the City’s public road and water right-of-way and public easements.

Responsible for all traffic engineering functions within the City.

Responsible for inspection of private development drainage, streets, and sidewalks through required Engineering Department permits.

Responsible for the preparation of flood zone maps, roadway and waterway jurisdiction maps and other related maps, drawings or charts as may be required from time-to-time.

Responsible for review of site plans, plats and other engineering plans.

Responsible for the maintenance of records of site plans, subdivision plats, and other engineering plans.

Coordinate the assignment of street addresses with postal authorities and other affected agencies and utility providers.

Administration of construction and inspections of City-owned bridges and culvert crossings and associated coordination with State Officials.

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Responsible for directing the administration of City capital improvement projects within public right-of-way and any other capital improvement projects as directed by the Office of Administration.

Administrates the City’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Partnership Program.

Address citizen inquiries pertaining to engineering related matters.

Review of street light requests for compliance with City Ordinance.

Administer the City’s Storm Water Management Program

Administers the City’s Community Rating System for flood insurance.

Attendance at all City Council meetings.

Attendance at County Commission meetings from time to time as directed by the Office of Administration.

Develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other municipalities, Broward County, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Federal Department of Homeland Security via National Flood Insurance Program, Old Plantation Water Control District, Plantation Acres Improvement District, South Florida Water Management District, other public agencies and private franchise utilities.

Performs related work as required and as directed.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of engineering principles, practices and procedures, road and drainage design, subdivision review and permitting process.

Thorough knowledge of the laws and requirements relating to the engineering function in a Florida municipality.

Ability to direct the activities of the Engineering Department and to supervise in a manner conductive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to make inspections and to determine compliance with plans and specifications, conduct engineering research and make engineering computations.

Ability to review site plans, plats and other engineering plans, and maintain such records.

Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public and to express one's self effectively and clearly.

Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees, City officials and the general public.

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Skill in making engineering computations and conducting engineering research.

Skill in the use of engineering instruments, equipment and mathematical tables required in professional engineering work.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida. Certification as a Flood Plain Manager through the Federal Department of Homeland Security National Flood Insurance Program. Any equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of service to the public through programs that emphasize positive public relations.

This is a designated ‘Recovery’ classification in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying this position to work for declared emergencies. Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is mandatory.

REV. 9/07

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