The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform responsible managerial, administrative and professional engineering work in the Engineering Department. The employee’s primarily responsibility is to furnish professional engineering advice, assistance and service to employees and other departments in connection with the planning or executing of public works improvement programs. Supervision is exercised over professional and sub-professional engineering personnel engaged in public works development and engineering design. The work responsibilities are: supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; assists in directing operation of the Engineering Department; assists in the management of the department’s operating budget; provides technical expertise to assist with the development and design of projects and other highly technical areas; and directs and oversees the design section. Employee Reports directly to the City Engineer.