Engineering Services Director - Gloucester County, VA : Job Details

Salary: Depends on QualificationsLocation : Gloucester, VAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 07092024-01Department: ENGINEERING DEPT.Opening Date: 07/09/2024Description Hiring Salary: $129,252 +/- Depending on QualificationsUnder general direction, performs highly responsible management and professional engineering work. Supervises professional and clerical support staff delegating authority as appropriate. Supervises the design and construction of all County properties, including buildings, parks, grounds, solid waste facilities, and public safety radio communication systems.Work also involves coordinating, planning, developing and implementing proposals and programs to maintain and expand services in accordance with needs of the County, and administration of revenues. Employee must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in all phases of work. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in contact with public officials, developers, contractors, and the general public. Reports to the Deputy County Administrator Job Highlights

• Plans, organizes and directs all activities of Engineering Services Department employees to ensure service of current and anticipated needs of the County; anticipates municipal growth and develops strategies to render service; ensures compliance with State and federal regulations; projects manpower and staffing requirements to meet current and anticipated needs; provides input to County Administration; ensures the availability of resources and that departmental activities are accomplished in a cost-effective manner.
• Supervises all administrative matters in the Engineering Services Department, including budget and grant proposal preparation and administration, capital improvement plans, accounts payable, general ledger monitoring, permitting processes, scheduling and personnel matters.
• Gathers and analyzes data and provides information to County Administration and Board of Supervisors, as requested; informs County Administration on the status of current projects and associated activities.
• Serves as the County's Community Rating System (CRS) Coordinator and acts as the primary contact for FEMA, Region III. Serves as primary staff liaison to the Floodplain Management Committee. Develops, updates and maintains the Coastal Floodplain Management Plan. Coordinates with department heads and administration to ensure CRS activities are executed per the approved program.
• Supports the County's transportation planning efforts. Serves as or supports County representatives of the Hampton Roads Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) County liaisons with the Virginia Department of Transportation. This includes assistance in pursuit of transportation funding through available state and federal sources.
• Creates preliminary designs of major County facilities. Oversees County construction and engineering projects to assure quality products for reasonable costs; participates in design work being performed by consulting engineers and architects to ensure designs incorporate modern processes and materials; reviews all work submitted for Director's authorization.
• Oversees the operation and maintenance of the County's public safety (and public works) radio communication systems to ensure an uninterrupted level of service. Administers and coordinates maintenance service contractors hired to maintain radio communication system assets.
• Provides in-house small project design and construction services for all County departments; designs and supervises the construction of projects, including building, electrical, mechanical and civil projects.
• Develops bid specifications and follows procurement policies in the acquisition of capital projects equipment and materials; assists in the negotiation process on major public works contracts; drafts and promotes negotiating positions that will benefit the County. Takes lead role in the development of standard capital project bidding documents (AIA & EJCDC).
• Directs and participates in technical and complex engineering areas such as construction document development based on EJCDC and AIA standards, erosion and sediment control, storm water management, solid waste management, and facility and utility construction.
• Ensures solid waste management services are provided in accordance with the contract with landfill operator. Over site and responsible for maintenance and inspections of the old landfill and meeting DEQ standards.
• Responsible for debris disposal and management from any emergency.
• Advises department heads on the status of projects involving their departments or areas of interest; provides technical support for department heads by providing architectural / engineering, planning, and other assistance as needed for requests for capital expenditure.
• Receives and investigates complaints, requests, or inquiries from the general public pertaining to departmental services or programs, conferring with those affected and responding as appropriate; receives and investigates inquiries and complaints pertaining to personnel matters and responds as appropriate.
• Selects and hires consultants, contractors, and staff; coordinates work to ensure regulatory requirements, deadlines and goals are met.
• Develops department policies and procedures; interprets department policies, procedures, and ordinances for customers, developers, contractors, and public officials as required; confers with state, federal, and other County agencies (including the County school system) on a variety of matters to provide assistance, coordination, guidance, direction, and recommendations.
• Confers with County Administration on a variety of issues and concerns pertaining to departmental operations; researches and plans new ordinance changes to meet the needs of the community; develops, coordinates, and monitors a variety of projects; prepares and submits periodic and/or comprehensive reports to County Administration and the Board of Supervisors; makes presentations to the general public.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, suggestions, and complaints received from individuals, civic and community groups, developers, contractors, County Administration, Board of Supervisors, County employees and representatives of other governmental agencies, etc.; meets with individuals, civic and community groups, developers, contractors, Board of Supervisors, and employees and representatives of other governmental agencies, etc., to present, promote and/or interpret departmental programs and activities.
• Reviews and monitors departmental cost accounting, revenue, and expenditure reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Click here to learn more about this great opportunity: Engineering Services DirectorExperience Gloucester County by following these links:Brochure Community ProfileResidentsSchools Qualifications Engineering Services Director Possession of a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field (master's preferred). Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible management experience dealing with capital project delivery and land development.Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver's license; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Recognition as a Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) preferred.
• Possession of Floodplain Manager Certification within 12 months of accepting position.
• Pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and may be subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure he/she meets job-related physical requirements

To be considered, please submit a completed application, cover letter, resume, and a minimum of 3 professional references. If interested: Note: Position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately. Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer& Drug Free WorkplaceOUR Community: Gloucester CountyGloucester County Government offers an excellent benefit package that includes health care coverage, leave program and retirement benefits for all regular full-time employees. Gloucester County participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) which requires a 5% mandatory contribution by employees.Visit our for additional information:01 The supplemental questions are very important and will be used to determine if you meet the basic qualifications as listed on the job posting and in the job description. I acknowledge that I must complete the supplemental questions section in order for my application to be considered complete.

• Yes
• No

02 How many years of progressive experience in engineering including supervisory experience do you possess?

• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 11 years
• More than 11 years

03 Are you registered as a Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth of VA?

• Yes
• No
• No, but in another state
• No, I am not registered as a Professional Engineer

04 If you are registered as a Professional Engineer by another state, indicated which state. Indicate N/A if this does not apply. You are registered in the Commonwealth of VA. 05 Are you certified as a Construction Document Technologist (CDT)?

• Yes
• No

06 Describe your experience with design and construction of buildings, solid waste facilities, grounds, and public utility systems. 07 Describe any experience working with storm water and erosion & sediment control (E&SC) regulations as well as preparing or reviewing storm water design calculations and E&SC Plans. 08 Describe how you ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations applicable to your areas of responsibility. 09 Describe your experience working with budgets, proposals and administering/managing the expenditure of funds. 10 Do you have any familiarity with public safety radio communication systems? If yes, please explain. Required Question