Assistant Director - Engineering Services

Full Job Description

Provides design support, guidance, and coordination for development of unincorporated Tarrant County while overseeing related staff.

Exercises independent professional expertise, under the supervision of the Deputy Director/County Engineer, related to construction plan review, design of County infrastructure projects, construction management, and project budget estimation.

Participates in the planning of programs, policies, and objectives and serves as the Deputy Director/County Engineer when necessary.

To be considered for this position, your application must be complete and clearly reflect the minimum qualifications.

Incomplete information in the Education (including type of degree, field of study, and graduation status), Experience, or Certification/License sections may result in disqualification, as eligibility for minimum qualifications cannot be confirmed without complete documentation.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Resumes alone will not substitute for a completed application.

Failure to provide the required information will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Requirements

1. Administers the County’s floodplain, subdivision, property access and utility regulations under the direction of the Deputy Director / County Engineer. Approves all related permits.
2. 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.
3. Coordinates work and site visits with Environmental Specialist to ensure construction sites comply with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations. 
4. 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.

5. Responsible for departmental personnel management in the absence of the Director and Deputy Director/County Engineer, as required.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.

9. Participates in the planning of programs, policies, and objectives, when requested. Serves on local and regional committees as assigned. 
10. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, walk, climb, stoop, lift, push and pull.