Assistant City Engineer

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering supplemented by seven years of professional experience that includes public works infrastructure design, management and supervision.  Experience using AutoCAD, ArcView GIS, Microsoft Window and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) software preferred; Must possess and maintain Professional Engineer registration in the State of Alabama. Must possess or be willing to obtain a Flood Plain Managers Certificate.   NOTE:  Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

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.