89-NN A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ADOPTING A JOB DESCRIPTION
AND MAKING THIS POSITION PART OF THE PAY PLAN.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA;
The job description with the duties and responsibili-
ties of the position of Director of Engineering & Public
Works is attached and made a part hereof and adding it to
the Pay Plan at Pay Grade 41.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 15TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1989.
CITY OF FLORIDA
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ATTEST: Commis~ ~er
City Clerk
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(Corporate Seal)
DIRECTOR OF ENGINRERING AND PUBLIC WORKS
NATURE OF WORE
This is professional engineering work of a difficult and
highly responsible nature in directing the operation of
Public Works and Engineering Departments of the City;
performed under general direction; related work as required.
Work involves the application of technical knowledge and
skill to engineering problems and projects of a municipali-
ty. Work is performed in accordance with policies of the
City Manager, with wide latitude for independent decision
and judgment as regards the technical aspects of Engineering
and Public Works. Responsibilities include general supervi-
sion of Streets, Animal Control, Sanitation, Vehicle Service
Divisions as well as Engineering office drafting and field
workers. ,
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
(NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of
the various types of work performed in this class. The
omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude
them from this position if the work is similar, related or a
logical assignment to the department.s function).
Designs and supervises the preparation of plans for con-
struction of city storm water drainage, design and manage-
ment. Directs the preparation of specifications for con-
tracts to be let for street, and sidewalk design and mainte-
nance, construction work and interprets contracts and
specifications for contractors. Directs the supervision and
inspection of all contract streets and public works projects
within the city. Meets and confers with contractors,
architects, engineers and others on engineering matte~s and
answers citizen complaints and inquiries, prepares reports
and feasibility studies on future public works projects.
Attends City Commission meetings, and represents the City in
dealing with other agencies with respect to engineering
matters, ie., traffic. Makes inspections of proposed
subdivisions; establishes departmental policy and attends to
administrative detail.
Prepares the annual budget and makes recommendations to the
City Manager.
Reviews and evaluates the work performance of the staff of
Public Works and Engineering Departments and performs
periodic review of the municipal infrastructure, construct-
ed, operated and maintained by the Department, including
equipment, streets, storm drainage and traffic.
Develop and implement programs, projects, policies and
procedures for the Department which include sanitation
collection; traffic operation, vehicle maintenance streets
and engineering services. ~ ·
KNOWLEDGE_ ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Thorough knowledge of modern civil engineering principles
and practices with emphasis on project design;
issues; traffic; surveying, etc.
Thorough environmental
knowledge f_ the principles and Practices of all
segments of Public W~
orks activities and considerable experi-
ence in the Public Works field including engineering design,
construction, operation and maintenanc~
line and diesel) Storm drainage, Streets,Cf equipmentand sanitation(gas°'
collection.
Considerable knowledge of engineering and construction
methods and techniques as
Abilitymaintenance to Plan of Public and Works. applied to the construction and
varied department, direct the organization of a large
Ability to have effective ·
working relationships With con-
tractors, architects, engineers, city officials, employees
and general public and to deal With public relations
prob! effectively, courteously and tactfully.
Abil~ to prepare annual budget.
Administrative and SUpervisory ability.
Current registration as a professional engineer in the State
of Florida.
QUALIFICATIONS
College graduation with degree in civil engineering.
Five years experience in Professional engineering Practice
Within the last seven Years, at least three years of which
shall have been in a position of responsible administrative
capacity and considerable progressively responsible Public
Works experience or five
years progressively responsible
experience in a municipal Public Works setting; two years of
which should be in a supervisory or administrative Position
Any equivalent combination of education, training and
education. .
Must POSsess a current valid Florida driver,s license.
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