Engineering Planning Supervisor

Under minimal supervision supervises the work of engineers and district planners within the department exercising technical and administrative oversight; independently perform the full range of professional engineering work assignments; provide project direction and planning. Plan supervise and oversee the work of professional and technical staff within a unit; assign work to subordinate staff; review plans documents budgets schedules and project reports; sign and seal final plans. Supervise staff including establishing performance expectations and goals for direct reports; provide instruction for performance improvement and development; evaluate performance and complete required performance reviews; manage disciplinary as project manager on construction projects; establish priorities track project budgets and schedules develop work processes and procedures to meet goals and direct the work of professional and technical staff consultants and contractors; administer contracts and approve payments to project completion in accordance with work plans and compliance with all applicable federal state and local laws regulations ordinances codes and and revise technical quality assurance and quality control standards for areas of specialization; perform reviews for conformance with technical performance and operation standards and with department leadership and staff to plan organize and direct resources to complete projects within defined budget and schedule; participate in development of competitive bidding documents and bidding and awarding budgets estimate staffing and resource needs purchase equipment and approve input for budget development policies processes and standards; forecast number and types of staff needed to achieve department goals; participate in development of standards and policies with respect to area of specialization. Respond to requests for information provide reports and coordinate activities with other teams departments and outside agencies. Obtain and integrate stakeholder input on projects in planning design and construction; participate in steering groups and committees; represent unit and project in operational with federal state county and local agencies to ensure engineering projects including requirements permits notifications and hearings are completed on and process required documentation for projects; ensure maintenance of records for project activities findings progress and results; prepare design drawings and specifications engineering studies technical reports memorandums documentation and overall readiness and redundancy for public works systems coordinate emergency responses during utility incidents. Create and promote an equitable workplace for all Qualifications: Graduation from an ABET accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in Electrical Mechanical Civil or Industrial Engineering and a minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible related experience including at least two years in a supervisory position or Three (3) years of progressively responsible related experience including at least two years in a supervisory role with a masters degree in Electrical Mechanical Civil or Industrial Engineering with an emphasis on power distribution engineering. An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the possess a Valid Drivers License. Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire. Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred. Public administration experience is preferred. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code National Electric Code engineering theory principles practices costs construction techniques trends regulations standards equipment and materials related to the area of specialization. Knowledge of budgeting scheduling cost control safety and administrative practices. Knowledge of relevant laws statutes regulations and policies that pertain to the area of specialization or unit and the ability to interpret and apply them. Knowledge and understanding of information technology and computer capabilities applicable to engineering design project management and business aspects of the area of specialization. Skilled in coordinating projects to meet established deadlines and time frames. Skilled in selecting developing organizing motivating and effectively utilizing staff; using tact discretion initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines. Skilled in researching compiling and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials; organizing work setting priorities meeting critical deadlines and following up assignments with a minimum of direction. Ability to develop review authorize and interpret engineering technical plans and to apply logical thinking to solve problems accomplish tasks and to understand interpret and communicate complicated policies procedures and protocols; computation and analysis including trigonometry geometry algebra and elementary calculus. Ability to operate engineering field equipment and instruments related to the area of specialization. Ability to supervise and direct staff of non-technical technical professional and other staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management staff and others encountered in the course of work. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to management technical and non-technical staff. Ability to utilize engineering- and City-specific software and general office software including Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint AutoCAD and Environment and Physical Demands: Work is generally performed in an office environment. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists hands and/or fingers. The individual is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Frequent activity includes sitting viewing computer screens reaching grabbing/ grasping and repetitive motions. Occasional activity includes standing walking bending and reaching above shoulder height. Incumbent of the position generally performs in a typical office environment where there are some physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise dust dirt and the like. While performing the essential functions of this job the incumbent is regularly required to walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel objects to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Common eye hand and finger dexterity is required. Mental application utilizes memory for details verbal instructions critical thinking and creative problem testingBackground CheckIn addition to the application testing and/or examinations may be required for further consideration on this position. Position open until Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry marital status veteran status age disability pregnancy genetic information citizenship status sex sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening drug-free City of Independence provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job please submit your request to Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature level and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities demands and skills required of personnel so classified. 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