The Town is seeking an Engineer who will serve as the Deputy Director of Public Works. The primary function of this position is to perform professional civil engineering work associated with Town infrastructure and assist in the planning, direction, management, and coordination of all departmental activities, spanning water/wastewater systems, stormwater, roadway infrastructure, solid waste, and related operations. This role provides essential professional engineering support, project management, budgeting, and capital improvements oversight. The position also assists with site plan review for the Planning and Zoning Department as needed for submitted applications. The position exercises substantial independent judgment and may serve as Director in the Director’s absence.

This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary beginning at $90,000.00 annually. The Town offers a competitive benefits program including participation in the Virginia Retirement System; 457 Deferred Compensation with pretax or Roth options; health, vision, dental, wellness, and employee assistance benefits; generous paid time off; 14 paid holidays; disability, life, and supplemental insurances; and tuition assistance. The Town is an equal opportunity employer.

Examples Of Essential Duties:
Serves in the capacity as the Town Engineer; Leads and performs professional civil engineering work and coordinates with consulting engineers as required; Directs the investigation, development and design of a variety of engineering projects; Assists in the site plan review process for the Planning and Zoning Department.
Assists the Director in developing and implementing departmental policies, objectives, strategic plans, and performance measures.
Acts as a key advisor to the Public Works Director on matters of departmental planning, budget management, staffing, and operations.
Serves as Acting Director in the Director’s absence or as assigned.
Coordinates with supervisors and managers to ensure efficient delivery of Public Works services.
Assist in planning, implementation, and supervision of departmental projects and ongoing programs across multiple infrastructure and utility systems.
Assists in managing the daily operation and maintenance activities of water/wastewater systems, stormwater, roadway infrastructure, solid waste, and related operations.
Supports the technical review and preparation of engineering plans, cost estimates, specifications, and reports.
Participates in the design, development, bidding, and management of capital improvement projects.
Reviews and approves private development proposals, including plats, stormwater management plans, and water, sewer, and street improvements; inspect and accept related infrastructure.
Assists in ensuring departmental compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (including EPA, DEQ, VDOT, Town code, etc.).
Aids in the preparation and administration of the department’s annual operating and capital budgets.
Assists with department budget and grant management - tracks expenditures, forecasts future funding needs, and assists with grant and funding applications.
Participates in asset management and long-range planning efforts.
Represents the department in meetings with Town Council, Town Boards and Commissions, other Town departments, outside agencies, developers, and the public.
Serves as technical advisor and point of contact for residents, businesses, and developers in responding to inquiries and resolving complaints regarding public works services or infrastructure concerns.
Prepares written and oral reports, correspondence, and presentations for elected officials and stakeholders.
Participates in recruiting, training, performance evaluation, and discipline of Public Works staff.
Assists in developing staff training programs and succession planning.
Supports a positive, safe, and team-oriented work culture.
Carries out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Mayor, Town Council, Town Manager and Public Works Director.

Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years in civil engineering work, or equivalent combination of accepted education and experience, including supervisory experience, that would provide the minimum required knowledge, skills and abilities to carry out the essential functions of the position; direct experience in GIS development, AutoCAD or other computer-aided design programs; experience in public works administration or municipal government operations preferred.

Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field
Certifications: Valid Virginia driver’s license. Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the Commonwealth of Virginia or ability to obtain within a negotiated period of employment.

Knowledge
Current residential, commercial, public works, and other civil engineering design and construction methods, materials, principles and practices.
Methods, procedures, and standard practices of civil engineering applicable to public works programs, projects, and functions.
Project management methods and contract negotiation and administration.
Federal, state, local, and other applicable environmental and safety statutes, safety training and safe work practices, ordinances, and codes.
General knowledge and skills in GIS/GPS/Surveying

Skills
Management skills to analyze programs, policies, and operational needs.
Effective supervisory and leadership skills including training and development.
Research methodology, statistical analysis, and evaluation of research data.
Standard business software tools such as database management, word processing, spreadsheet, email, and Internet browser programs.

Abilities
Read and interpret engineering, legal, technical, regulatory, and operational documents, manuals, journals, blueprints, specifications, and diagrams.
Assist in setting departmental priorities, goals, and objectives
Research, analyze and interpret data and make recommendations.
Negotiate contracts and contract changes with engineers, developers, and contractors.
Make sound decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and established policies.
Prepare, maintain and ensure records, documents, financial accounts, and related reports are maintained in accordance with state and Town requirements.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, elected officials, subordinate supervisors and staff, contractors, other agencies, and the public.
Plan, assign, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate employees.
Develop long range planning and strategies related to current and future growth and operations.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with the public, peers, Town Council and other Town employees.
Demonstrate effective customer service and interpersonal skills with the public, Town employees, supervisors and managers, other public agencies, applicants, and vendors.
Effectively manage, organize, and delegate a high-volume workload with multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
Use logical thought processes, and excellent attention to detail, to interpret information accurately and develop reasonable solutions.
Operate standard office equipment and a computer including program applications appropriate to assigned duties.
Work independently, with minimal supervision, and make appropriate decisions in the absence of a supervisor.