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Job Description
Summary
“Are you an experienced and motivated engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing city? The City of Lancaster is seeking a skilled Assistant Director of Public Works to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in the development and progress of our community.
If you are passionate about engineering, possess strong leadership skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Take the next step in your career and join the City of Lancaster as the Assistant Director of Public Works.”
The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Director of Public Works in managing the operations and direction of the department within the context of strategic goals and objectives. Under the direction of the Director, is responsible for planning, developing and maintaining policies and regulations, living cost estimates, review of design deliverables, management of professional services contracts, and monitoring of progress during the design & construction phase of the project pertaining to engineering, water, wastewater, meter reading, streets, and stormwater.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Knowledge of Transportation Engineering (Streets, roadway, traffic, signs & signal operations) is required.
- Knowledge of Water resource, drainage, stormwater & floodplain management & FEMA regulation is required.
- Knowledge of Water & Wastewater engineering is required.
- Knowledge of major types of construction, materials and methods is required.
- Thorough knowledge of municipal codes and ordinances.
- Thorough knowledge of functional, as well as legal ramifications of land use and development control ordinances, and state and local laws is required.
- Under general direction of the Director of Public Works, the AD will serve as the frontline leader and provide effective direction, control, and management over key engineering functions, including infrastructure and utilities engineering, water & wastewater engineering, floodplain management, pavement design & roadway constructions, construction management, and development review
- Direct projects execution, assigns resources to projects, delegates tasks and activities, and monitors implementation schedules for projects.
- Prepares, seals, and certifies plans and specifications; prepares and/or reviews construction documents, cost estimates, plats, easements; performs and/or reviews hydraulic modeling and analysis of existing and future infrastructure, and other submittals by engineering consultants and internal staff for completeness and correctness.
- Prepares request for qualifications (RFQs); evaluates interest statement submittals endure effective implementation of professional services contracts; and, negotiates scope, budget, and schedule for professional services contacts.
- Assesses engineering plans by reviewing engineering plans to verify if they meet City standards, specifications, and policies; and coordinating the review of the plans with other City departments for their input in the review.
- Prepares right-of-way deeds and easements by securing field data from survey crew; identifying the right-of-way needed; preparing metes and bounds descriptions; signing and sealing the metes and bounds; and submitting papers to the right-of-way agent to be recorded.
- Manages project coordination for capital improvement projects including design, scope of work, cost estimating, contract administration, budgets, and schedules. Analyzes and interacts with various City departments on the intent of the capital improvement project and project scope.
- Reviews, develops, and writes scopes of work for design and construction contracts between the City, consultants, and construction contractors.
- Manages the work of consultants and contractors through the development of project requirements including project strategies, budget, schedule, land acquisitions, permitting requirements and compliance with City policies, procedures, design and construction standards, regulations, and codes.
- Requests, evaluates, negotiates, and manages consultant proposals, sets project schedules, design review elements, agency coordination, owner reviews, regulatory agency compliance, budgeting considerations in accordance with appropriate engineering standards.
- Identifies projects; develops project scopes; manages the planning, design, construction and implementation of projects.
- Provides technical advice and assistance to other City departments, engineers, architects, and contractors for conformance with City policies and guidelines.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages one or two direct reports (superintendents) who supervise employees in the Stormwater, Streets, Water/Wastewater, and Meter Reading. Manages the City engineer and oversees all aspects of the engineering department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education and/or Experience- Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering field, with 6 to 12 years of related experience - Required
- OR a Masters/PhD in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering field, with 5-10 years of related experience - Required
- Five (5) years minimum of progressively responsible experience in Civil Design, Land Development, H&H Modeling and/or review of municipal engineering projects - Required
- Experience in General Civil Design or Land Development, site plan and layout, grading, foundation,
- Familiar with drainage design & H&H Modeling, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, FEMA’s NFIP & regulations, LOMR, CLOMR, LOMC
- Familiar with pavement design, AASHTO, NCTCOG & TXDOT Design Standards
- Familiar with water/wastewater network design, stormwater system, bridge/culvert & other drainage structure design
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Micro Station, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS, EPA SWMM, & proficiency in MS Office including Excel & Powerpoint
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations- Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas
- Must have a valid Texas Class C Driver's License
- Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification preferred, or ability to obtain within one year of hiring
The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.
To learn more details, vist our benefits page. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Lancaster
Show moreHistorical Overview
The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...
Location
Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...
Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.
Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.
Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
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