Graduation from an accredited College or University with a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree with major course work in civil engineering, environmental engineering, construction management, or a related field with increasing levels of responsible experience working with the design and construction of streets and storm sewers, including five years of supervisory and administrative responsibility, or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills.
Working under the general direction of the Director of Public Works, the City Engineer oversees the design and construction of capital improvement projects related to streets, bridges, sidewalks, storm drainage infrastructure and buildings. The City Engineer oversees and is responsible for permitting the construction of sidewalks and driveways within public right-of-way. The City Engineer oversees all survey work for the City of Fremont. The City Engineer works directly with other departments to coordinate construction activities and provide support as needed. The City Engineer provides technical and engineering advice to the Director of Public Works, City Council, Mayor and City Administrator. The appointment of the City Engineer is made by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. In the absence of a separately appointed Director of Public Works, the City Engineer shall assume the responsibilities of that role.
Examples of Work Performed
Essential Functions: The following examples of work are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
- Manages the execution of the Public Works Department’s capital improvement plan and assists in the development of long-range planning projections and the development of the City’s one and six-year plan.
- Plans, supervises, and participates in cost estimating, design and preparation of plans and specifications for public works improvement and maintenance projects which may include streets, traffic control signs and signals, storm sewers, curb and gutters, sidewalks, drainage facilities, and related appurtenances.
- Oversees the bidding process and management of contracts for public works projects.
- Supervises and participates in the inspection and construction management of public works construction projects and is responsible for overseeing the administration of consultant and contractor contracts.
- Coordinates all department construction projects with the City’s Department of Utilities.
- Reviews, comments and processes private development plans and studies as well as subdivision plats, plans, maps, and studies for conformance with established standards.
- Promotes and follows safe practices and enhances safety awareness.
- Participates in the Development, direction and coordination, through subordinate level supervisors or directly, the Public Works Department’s work plan and goals.
- Assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility.
- Reviews and evaluates work policies, procedures and priorities.
- Meets with supervisory staff to identify and resolve problems within each assigned service area.
- Participates in the development of the Public Works Department budget; makes recommendations for forecasting funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.
- Prepares and provides recommendations, based upon best engineering judgement and established standards, to the Mayor, City Council, Planning Board and Utilities and Infrastructure Boards for items needing their consideration.
- Attends these and other city meetings only as necessary.
- Provides technical and engineering advice to the Director of Public Works, City Council, City Administrator and other city departments concerning Public Works programs and operating problems.
- Establishes street and sewer grades.
- Maintains regular contact with consulting engineers and construction project engineers.
- Participates in the handling of personnel problems.
- Interview of prospective employees.
- Advises supervisors on policy and procedures, disciplinary actions, and other personnel matters.
- Reviews and makes recommendations for promotions, merit increases, and varied disciplinary actions.
- Explains, justifies and defends Public Works Department programs, policies and activities.
- Negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
- Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
- Represents the Public Works Department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies as necessary.
- Coordinate Public Works Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
- Performs other work which is consistent with the essential functions of the job.