ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

The ASSOCIATE ENGINEER position will be responsible for:

Positions assigned to this classification are responsible for more complex work products and more complex project management and/or program administration/oversight.  As assigned, incumbents may supervise staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training; and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures. This class is the fourth level in a four-level Management Administration Series focused on advanced journey level responsibilities.  Incumbents are involved with the highest-level analysis work associated, as assigned, with designated City management functions or programs.

 

• Leads meetings with internal and external customers and stakeholders regarding projects or to address complaints and concerns escalated to a higher staff level.
• Prepares and administers contracts and consultant or franchise agreements, approves billing, ensures service levels and contractual/franchise expectations are met.
• Conducts comprehensive research, keeps abreast of changes in assigned field, performs complex, detailed analysis.
• Prepares and presents complex plans, programs, and technical reports including staff reports for the City Council or Commissions; coordinates/reviews/approves staff input into plans, programs and reports.
• Prepares and monitors budgets and related documents (such as grant funding applications, requirements, agreements, etc.); prepares and manages project schedules, oversees day-to-day program or staff activities.
• As assigned, supervises staff to includes:  prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.
• Exercise discretion in accessing confidential information such as information related to personnel matters, tax collections, and City Council confidential information.
• Assists in the development of standards, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures; interprets same.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.