Salary : $71,718.00 - $119,600.00 Annually
Location : Monroe, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 11755
Department: Water Resources
Opening Date: 12/16/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
The City of Monroe is a vibrant and progressive hub of retail, government, culture and industry in Union County. Monroe has a population of just under 40,000 residents and serves as the county seat. From the large Historic District complete with stately homes and a newly revitalized downtown, to its industrial core attracting businesses from across the globe, to the ever-growing retail marketplace, Monroe has something to offer to all. ~Where Heartland Meets High Tech.
The City of Monroe has a population of 36,392, and is the county seat of Union County. The historic Victorian Courthouse, built in 1886, sits magnificently atop a central square and draws attention from every direction. To the north lie County and City government buildings - to the south, quaint downtown shops, restaurants and businesses. Several fountains and small park areas are part of the downtown landscape. A thriving Highway 74 Corridor is where most major restaurants, hotels, and shopping are found. The City of Monroe is also home to the Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport.
The City of Monroe operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council sets policies and enacts ordinances, which are carried out under the City Manager's direction. The City Council is comprised of an elected Mayor and six council members. The City has approximately 500 Full-time and 200 Part-Time employees within the following department: Administration, Communications and Tourism, Downtown and Facilities Maintenance, Economic Development, Energy Services, Engineering, Finance, Fire Department, Information Technology, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Police Department, and Water Resources.
The City of Monroe provides full-time employees an excellent fringe benefit package including 401(k), medical and dental insurance, prescription drug card, retirement, life insurance, short-term disability, sick leave, and many other group employee benefits. In addition: six (6) month successful probation with 5% increase in salary, Christmas bonus based on hire date, Performance Pay, Cost of Living Adjustments as approved by City Council, wellness incentives, fourteen (14) paid holidays and tuition reimbursement.
GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK
Performs difficult professional work managing duties for water and wastewater treatment plant projects and the lakes and dams projects from conception to completion; performs related work as required. The position will provide professional engineering seal, for any work requiring professional engineering certification as defined in 21 NCAC 56. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Water Resources General Manager of Operations.
This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS
Management of all phases of a projects to include design, bids, contracts, construction inspection, monitoring progress of the project (budgets, quality control, safety, scheduling, adherence to regulations and policies), supervising assigned consultants and contractors and approving changes; communicates with stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and departmental personnel. Select and work with consulting engineering firms and stakeholders to perform preliminary engineering, final design, permitting, bidding, and construction phase services for water and wastewater treatment plant improvement projects as well as lakes and dams projects. Manages projects to ensure project schedules and budgets are met; ensures construction adheres to contract documents; participates in site inspections and progress meeting with consulting engineers and contractors; resolves conflicts; represents the City of Monroe Water Resources Department during negotiations for time extensions and change orders. Provides technical assistance in the field and coordinates with departmental staff and other local and State agencies. Serve as main liaison between consultants, contractors and operations staff. Completes technical review of consultant prepared planning reports, construction plans, cost estimates, schedules and contract specifications for technical competency, compliance with City of Monroe and State regulatory standards, consistency and constructability issues. Coordinates with the appropriate operational staff during the various phases of project initiation, design, start-up, and acceptance. Coordinates plant shut downs and tie-ins with operational staff. Manages vertical commercial and industrial building design and construction projects, in addition to water and wastewater utility infrastructure projects to include, but are not limited to grading, paving, roofing, electrical, mechanical, protective coatings, etc. projects. Manages dams and lake improvements design and construction projects. Oversees updates of the City's dams' Emergency Action Plans and Operational and Maintenance Plans for lakes and basins. Selects consultants for engineering services ensuring fair competitiveness and selection of the best qualified firms and abide by State statutes for selection process; conducts negotiations with consultant firm. Notifies residents, commercial establishments and industries affected by projects and of project ramifications, project schedules; addresses concerns and resolves conflicts. Conducts design, preconstruction and construction site conferences. Assists in acquiring property and/or rights of way. Generates project cost estimates, estimated schedule and associated cash flows. Update budgets and schedules for multiple on-going projects. Manage multiple projects of varying scope and complexity. Ensure department leadership is aware of status. Maintain current and complete project files. Review accuracy and completeness of invoices from consultants and construction payment applications and approve in a timely manner. Assists the Water Resources Engineering Division with management of the City's Lake and Stream Vegetative Buffers Program to ensure compliance with the Lake and Stream Vegetative Buffers Policy; maintenance of Buffer Management Agreements, review of property owner submittal of Engineered Landscape Plans, annual Buffer Inspections, written and verbal communications with property owners, regulatory agencies, etc. Provides professional engineering seal on projects as necessary.
Performs varied and complex engineering functions and related tasks as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil or Environmental Engineering as related to the design, construction, renovation, operation and maintenance of public utilities, with a preferred knowledge of water and wastewater treatment facilities. Knowledge of software applications needed to support engineering planning and design such as MS Projects and GIS tools. Ability to calculate complex cost reports. Knowledge of local regulatory codes and building codes, State regulations and permitting pertaining to water, wastewater treatment, lakes and dams. Ability to make involved and difficult engineering computations to provide design input on difficult and complex engineering projects. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, contractors and the general public; ability to communicate complete ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in Civil or Environmental Engineering and three (3) years' experience in utility engineering or related field. Design and construction experience at water and wastewater treatment facilities is preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Possession of a Professional Civil Engineering License in the State of North Carolina or ability to obtain such within the 6-month probationary period is required
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