Position Description

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Hiring Range: $87,367 - $135,428. This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 sign-on bonus that will be paid upon successful completion of the new hire’s six-month probationary period. Internal promotional/transfer hires are not eligible for bonus.

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., flexible

The City of Durham’s Department of Water Management (DWM) wants YOU to join our team of more than 380 talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water and sewer services for the residents and businesses of Durham. Our mission is to provide cost effective water and wastewater services that meet customers’ expectations and all regulatory requirements. If you have a passion for managing vital water resources, protecting the environment, and providing excellent customer service then bring your skills and talent to Durham!

DWM owns and operates two surface water treatment plants, two large high hazard dams, two water reclamation facilities, approximately 1,300 miles of water mains, six water storage tanks, and a collection system with 1,200 miles of gravity mains, 33,000 manholes, and 65 lift stations. The Utility Engineering Division is made up of a highly engaged team of professionals that manage capital projects aimed at improving, expanding, and maintaining these critical assets. We are seeking a self-motivated principal engineer/project manager to assist in this effort. This position will focus primarily on improvements to our water treatment plants, water reclamation facilities, high hazard dams, raw water pump stations, and finished water storage tanks. Based on the background, experience, and interests of the selected candidate, projects assignments could also involve sewer collection and/or water distribution projects. With a five-year capital budget of over 2.4 billion dollars, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of a wide variety of interesting and important projects.

The selected candidate will act as an owner representative for a variety of water/wastewater capital projects from inception to completion. This includes management through all project phases including, but not limited to, scope and budget development, procurement of consultants/contractors, contract administration, engineering evaluation/planning, preliminary engineering, detailed design, permitting, land/easement acquisition, construction bidding, construction, and project close out. Responsibilities will also include preparing agenda items for City Council consideration, negotiating change orders and contract amendments, assisting the Engineering Manager with development of the 10-year CIP budget, coordinating with operations and maintenance divisions, providing support on various environmental regulatory issues, conducing public hearings or outreach efforts, and assisting with staff training.

The position requires independent evaluation and analysis of complex engineering issues, and the exercise of professional judgment to progress projects to completion within required timeframes and approved budgets. The position requires working closely with a diverse group of professionals such as inspectors, operations and maintenance staff, and finance/accounting staff.

Duties/Responsibilities

Serves as a lead for capital project management on large, complex and/or multiple projects
Prepares, reviews, and analyzes engineering request for proposals/qualifications, contracts, agreements, reports, studies, presentations, plans, specifications, bids, and other documentation
Develops and administers contracts; develops project scope, budgets, and schedules; reviews design submittals from internal and external staff; provides technical expertise and consultation to City departments and external agencies
Oversees data collection and analysis; maintains records, logs, and databases; tracks post-implementation project progress and requirements
Designs, implements, and evaluates special projects
Manages projects, programs, and assigned department operations; develops operational policies and procedures; establishes project and unit goals; creates work plans and processes; identifies locations/areas requiring improvement
As assigned, serve as a lead worker, assigning work and monitoring work completion or supervising paraprofessional and support staff, to include conducting performance evaluations; coordinating training; and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures
Drafts City Council and public communications; assists with the coordination of and/or attends public meetings

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a directly related field
A minimum of five years of engineering experience in the water/wastewater industry or a closely related field
A North Carolina Professional Engineer Registration or equivalent as determined by the City (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)
Valid North Carolina Class "C" Driver's License; if out-of-state, must obtain a NC license within 60 days of hire

Additional Preferred Skills

2 or more years of experience managing public bids for water/wastewater capital projects either in the private or public sector
Knowledge of methods used in design and operation of water/wastewater treatment plants and/or dams
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to design, permitting, and operation of water/wastewater treatment plants and/or dams
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits – General Full-Time Employees

12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)

401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan

Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)

401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service

01

Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

City of Durham Website
Walk in
Job fair
Employee referral
Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below***
Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below***
Craig's List
Facebook
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governmentjobs.com
Monster.com
Indeed.com
Employment Security Commission
Magazine/Newspaper
Other

02

If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

03

Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate)

04

Do you possess at least a B.S. degree in engineering?

05

Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire).

I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license.
I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days.
I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.

06

How many years of related engineering experience do you have?

No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 5 years related experience
5 years but less than 9 years related experience
9 years but less than 13 years related experience
13 or more years related experience

07

Have you performed water/wastewater project engineering or project management for a client or employer?

08

Do you have a North Carolina Professional Engineer Registration or equivalent as determined by the City (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)?

Yes, I have a current and valid North Carolina Professional Engineer Registration
No, I do NOT have a North Carolina Professional Engineer Registration BUT I AM willing and able to obtain within 6 months of my start date
No, I do Not have a North Carolina Professional Engineer Registration and I am NOT willing or able to obtain within 6 months of my start date
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