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City of Rio Rancho, NM

Division Manager, Development Engineering MC ($3,000.00 Hiring Incentive)

City of Rio Rancho, NM, Santa Fe, New Mexico, us, 87503


Salary:

$90,355.20 - $112,944.00 Annually

Location :

City Hall (3200 Civic Center Circle NE)

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

2023-00225

Department:

Development Services

Opening Date:

12/01/2023

Position Summary

Hiring Incentive will be paid out in three equal installments.

The Division Manager, Development Engineering is responsible for supervising the review and processing of various documents such as construction drawings, design reports, drainage reports, traffic studies and platting actions submitted to the Department by private developers and/or their engineering consultant firms for development projects that will connect to or will have public infrastructure deeded to the City, ensuring that City standards and ordinances are followed. This position also reviews plans for proposed private/on-site infrastructure for compliance with City code, standard design criteria and other life and safety factors. This position is responsible for managing the City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Program, for managing and assigning floodplain development review, and the FEMA floodplain administrator for the City of Rio Rancho. The Division Manager, Development Engineering manages the use of public right-of-way (aka Traffic Control Permitting). This position serves as the lead reviewer and coordinator of public and on-site infrastructure related review for internal City and external Governmental/Public Sector projects including but not limited to the City's Parks Department, Rio Rancho Public Schools, and the Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority (SSCAFCA).

Education, Training, Experience, Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

Education / higher education: Bachelor's Degree

For required college degrees, applicable field(s) of study: Civil engineering, construction management, or directly related discipline.

Minimum number of years of directly related experience: Five years of experience in the engineering and construction of municipal/public infrastructure. Incumbent must possess three years of supervisory experience.

Education and/or experience preferences: Master's in Engineering, Master's in Business or Public Administration.

Driver's License requirement: Frequent Driver -- Regular Driver's License Required Endorsements: None

Note -- For any driver, driving record must always meet City driving and insurability standards.

Required certifications, licenses or registrations: Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of New Mexico

Time given after hire/promotion to obtain certification or licenses: Twelve months

Preferred certifications, licenses or registrations: Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of public works and/or development services functions including construction, engineering design, standards, methods, and procedures. Knowledge and skills in reading and interpreting engineering plans, City codes and related ordinances, and developing reports and budgets; A general knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing engineering and construction. Knowledge of basic traffic engineering principals, traffic signal system operations, highway and roadway construction, surveying and engineering specifications, standards, methods and procedures.

Skills: Must be able to type rapidly and accurately enough to successfully produce documents/spreadsheets, communicate via e-mail, or perform data entry as necessary to accomplish the essential functions of the position. Use of technology, equipment and software typically used in the office environment. Use of standard software for word processing, spreadsheet analysis, engineering, and computer mapping; Effectively presenting information and responding to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public; Writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Abilities: Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; Read, analyze, and interpret technical reports, general business periodicals, technical procedures, and government codes and regulations; Work with engineering concepts to analyze problems, interpret data and apply to practical situations found in the workplace.

Interaction with Groups/Agencies/Entities: Internal: Works with project managers, inspectors, division managers, and director on complex construction engineering and special projects; Works with administrative staff, other engineers and engineering technicians on designing, construction management, planning, mapping, record keeping of department information, and other engineering related tasks as needed; Works with City Attorney and other departments staff on utilities, development, construction, roads, and other engineering related issues; Maintains harmonious, courteous, and understanding relationships, while fostering a collaborative teamwork environment. External: Works with contractors, government agencies, consultants, and the general public on planning and implementing City infrastructure projects and resolves complaints; Attends meetings with developers, consultants, and others as needed; Presents a friendly, courteous image for the City to the general public, customers, and public officials.

Essential Functions

The following functions are typical for this position. The omission of specific functions does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises the review and processing of construction drawings, design reports, drainage reports, traffic studies, etc. submitted to the department by private developers and/or their engineering consultant firms.Ensures that the standards and ordinances of the City are followed by designers and developers of public and site infrastructure.Works closely with other Divisions in the Department, other Departments in the City, and other affected agencies on the design of infrastructure; communicates effectively with these groups to keep them informed of issues and decisions made.Maintains and updates the standards and design criteria contained in the Development Services chapters of the Development Process Manual; works closely with other Divisions to include their requirements.Advises the Department Director on the status and quality of the proposed infrastructure and design.Maintains thorough and clear documentation and logs of all reviews performed by the Division by effectively utilizes tools such as databases, spreadsheets, and other software and hardware tools.Attends meetings with developers, consultants, and other groups proposing the construction of infrastructure in the City, including the Development Review Committee (DRC).Manages the daily administrative and technical operations of the Division and the deployment of resources to projects in a fiscally responsible manner.Oversees the preparation of maps, drawings, and other visual presentations as needed.Ensures that the City's human resources policies and procedures are understood and followed throughout the Division and that personnel issues are addressed in a timely manner.Conducts employee performance evaluations. Assesses the professional development needs for Division personnel, and seeks training and educational opportunities for their growth and development.Evaluates Division productivity and employee performance and initiates strategies for improvement, as necessary.

Assists in the preparation and implementation of the operating budget for the Division; procures equipment and software as needed.

To view a summary of benefits offered by the City of Rio Rancho

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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree Civil engineering, construction management, or directly related discipline? If you certify you have a degree, your transcripts must be uploaded showing degree and date awarded.

YesNo

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Do you have five years of experience in the engineering and construction of municipal/public infrastructure, to include three years of supervisory experience?

YesNo

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Do you have a Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of New Mexico? If not, are able to obtain your P.E. within a twelve month timeframe after hire?

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