Paducah Police Department · 2 weeks ago
Assistant City Engineer
Paducah,KY,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expThe Paducah Police Department is seeking an Assistant City Engineer to support the City Engineering Department. This role involves assisting in planning and directing engineering activities, overseeing construction projects, and ensuring compliance with city ordinances and environmental requirements.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Under administrative direction, assists the City Engineer in planning and directing activities of the City Engineering Department as outlined in the City of Paducah’s Code of Ordinances; provides field coordination and construction monitoring; prepares and maintains city environmental compliance requirements (Phase II sMS4); oversees design and construction of City’s capital improvement programs and public works projects; assist with the preparation of annual operating budget and controlling department expenditures; and oversees the City’s pavement management program
Develop and maintain a comprehensive City right-of-way maintenance portfolio, identifying the needs of right-of-way improvements, and initiating projects to address right-of-way needs
Monitor subdivision regulations and completion requirements of various steps needed in order to accept new subdivision improvements within the City of Paducah’s infrastructure system. Coordinate bonding from other forms of surety for improvements
Prepare and/or update, upon review and approval by Corporation Counsel, City Ordinances, City policy and procedures, legal documents, encroachments, easements, property acquisitions, etc
Inform consulting engineers, attorneys, surveyors, and citizens of the city’s ordinances, policies, and procedures related to the Engineering and Public Works Department
The primary charge of KPDES Phase II sMS4 stormwater requirements for the City of Paducah
The primary charge for technical review of construction and surveying documents submitted to the Engineering Department for comment, approval, and/or disapproval
Responds to citizen concerns concerning drainage and/or right-of-way issues
Assists in planning, permitting, construction observation, and directing activities of the Engineering Department
Assists in preparing annual capital improvement program, establishing goals and objectives for all divisions of the Engineering Department; preparing annual operating budget and controlling expenditures, etc
Assists in conducting in-depth research and preparing reports and studies; prepares contract forms, construction specifications, and other related documentation utilized in contract proposals
Assists in administering capital improvement contracts (e.g., ensures contractors and subcontractors comply with requirements, approves progress payments, recommends release of bonds after successful completion of project, etc.)
Assists in overseeing and participating in the design of public works construction and maintenance projects
Assists in monitoring and participating in construction inspection of all public right-of-ways, public works projects, new subdivisions, etc
Assists in enforcing applicable state and local law requirements for all construction and permitting within the public right-of-ways owned by the City of Paducah
Assists the City Engineer in the administration of regulating activities within the floodplain in accordance with NFIP regulations
Performs other duties as assigned by the City Engineer
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with four (4) years experience in planning and directing aspects of an engineering program
Experience or knowledge of federal, state, and local government administrative procedures related to construction procurement
Applicant must have an advanced understanding of drawings and written specifications
Advanced knowledge of computer word processing, spreadsheets, and computer graphics software packages is required
Excellent interpersonal communication with co-workers and the public is essential
Valid driver's license
Knowledge of principles and practices of Civil Engineering; city government structure and process; design and construction standards and methods; codes, ordinances, and regulations governing public works projects; management principles and practices; budgeting; advanced mathematics; and safety practices and procedures
Ability to direct and coordinate engineering activities; exercise independent judgment; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; analyze a situation and determine appropriate action; develop and maintain effective working relationships; interpret plans and specifications, plats, and legal descriptions; monitor expenditures; prepare and maintain accurate documentation; evaluate cost/benefit factor; and inspect and evaluate for compliance with established standards
Skill in the use of surveying instruments and equipment; advanced knowledge of and use of computer-aided design and drafting; ArcGIS software; word processing; spreadsheets; data basis and other associated computer skills
Preferred
Valid Professional Engineering Registration with the Commonwealth of Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is preferred
Candidates having a B.S., Civil Engineering degree from an engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology or any engineering program deemed equivalent by the Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors and having passed the Engineering Fundamentals Exam with comparable experience will be considered
Company
Paducah Police Department
The Paducah Police Department has served the City of Paducah (KY) and McCracken County since it was founded in 1834.
Founded in 1834Paducah, Kentucky, US
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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