Supervising Engineer

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, plus eight (8) years of related experience acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer, including two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, must have the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six (6) months of employment.

Notes to Applicants
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?
POSITION OVERVIEW :
The Watershed Protection Department is seeking a licensed engineer to lead and supervise an engineering design team of water resource professionals that specialize in stream restoration, creek and channel erosion, bioengineering, and innovative erosion stabilization techniques.

The ideal candidate for this position has a strong background in stream restoration, fluvial geomorphology, sediment transport, construction in small, urban waterways, and/or hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.

The supervisor of this team will help troubleshoot engineering design solutions, navigate City processes, provide erosion-related technical advice to other designers within the department and other departments, and coach the team. This design team has a strong culture of collaboration across disciplines, civic pride, technical competence, and using innovation to solve complex problems. Project scales ranges from field engineering to in-house design to large capital improvement projects.

This position requires technical expertise, emotional intelligence, and customer service skills for communicating with a variety of stakeholders, including: in-house and private sector construction crews, residents that are experiencing negative impacts from erosion and drainage issues, and other experts that will provide guidance on design decisions (e.g., engineering consultants, ecologists, planners, O&M crews, etc) .

This position also requires regular field work conducting erosion site assessments in challenging creek settings and construction oversight. Field work includes outdoor construction sites and trekking urban and vegetated creeks for several hours at a time in the variety of Austin weather.

BENEFITS :
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click here for more information.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION / LICENSE :
Must be a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, must have the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six (6) months of employment.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION :
Job Offer is contingent on passing a Criminal Background Investigation.

TRAVEL :
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

EDUCATION :
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.

ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:

• Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
• A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the employment application, but does not substitute for a complete employment application.
• A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Include any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience.
• Your work history must include employer name and address, job title, supervisor’s name and phone number, the month and year of employment and detailed description of the work you performed. We do not accept “See Resume” and your application will be considered incomplete.
• Any relevant work history on the resume must be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.

Pay Range
$52.25 - $67.93

Hours
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday with the ability for a 60% telework schedule per week after initial training period. Exceptions may apply subject to the business needs of the department.

May require working outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs.
Job Close Date 04/03/2025 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas, 78704 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience in stream stabilization and restoration projects, especially in urban environments.
• Experience in construction projects within creeks, rivers, and streams.
• Experience supervising or managing an engineering design team.
• Extensive experience with civil service, environmental protection, and water resources.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Provides technical advice and direction to internal and external customers. Manages, coordinates, implements, and/or monitors projects/programs including the review of plans and development proposals for impacts related to project/program. Recommends revisions and permit requirements to mitigate negative impacts of development and assures plans conform to City policies. Resolves conflicts in difficult situations. Develops, manages, and/or monitors the budget of projects. Assists in developing, managing, and submitting proposed budget forecast planning for short- and long-term City planning. Develops and implements standard operating procedures, policies, codes, and ordinances by applying advanced technical knowledge and applying changes to meet departmental business goals and objectives. Monitors projects for regulatory compliance. Develops and evaluates a variety projects, programs, and/or plans. Develops long- and short-term planning/strategies for programs. Develops design criteria. Reviews and/or approves plans and specifications, change orders, and estimates. Negotiates contract terms, fees, and scope of contract including reviewing monthly progress reports, verifying final quantities and costs, compiling requisite documentation, reviewing change orders, and auditing as-built records. Acts as a liaison among consultants, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, fabricators or suppliers, and the City. Negotiates problems of changes, errors, or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements. Attends meetings and conducts presentations to City Council, boards and commissions, and other related agencies. Coordinates and cooperates with other agencies, departments, divisions, and private utilities involved in or affected by project(s). Interacts with internal and external customers to assess needs by responding to inquiries from the public and other departments about the process, requirements, and procedures of the development process. Investigates and resolves complaints from the public. Reviews and evaluates technical and management audits. Develops training and team building programs by determine business needs and scope of work performed by personnel and implementing programs.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of supervisory and/or management skills to programs, projects, and personnel.
• Knowledge of diversified and fundamental scientific and civil engineering concepts, phenomena, and relationships and utilizes such changes in solution of theoretical or practical civil engineering problems.
• Knowledge of advanced mathematical techniques such as trigonometry, calculus, and coordinate geometry.
• Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and techniques of assigned discipline.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following disciplines: Civil, Environmental, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, and/or Electrical engineering terminology and techniques.
• Knowledge of City of Austin budget planning, purchasing, and contract policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicability of established engineering principles and methods.
• Knowledge of phases of the plans review and inspections processes.
• Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements within the Local and State ordinances and laws.
• Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication including preparation of written reports.
• Skill in negotiations and handling conflict resolution.
• Ability to rapidly and accurately perform more complex engineering computations, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to communicate and provide direction to peers and assigned personnel.
• Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific civil engineering problems and provide practical and cost effective solutions.
• Ability to observe, compare, or monitor objects and data to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Supervising Engineer position are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, plus eight (8) years of related experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer, including two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, must have the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six (6) months of employment. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* In what state(s) do you have a Professional Engineer License?

• Texas
• Texas and other states
• Other states (not Texas)
• None of the above

* Due to the responsibilities, this position requires a financial Criminal Background Investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Financial CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* Please let us know what experience you have in the design and construction of stream stabilization and restoration projects.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your construction experience in creeks, rivers and streams.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience supervising and managing a high performing team.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe why you are interested in this position.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

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• City of Austin

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