Section Manager - Stormwater Engineering & Construction
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Section Manager - Stormwater Engineering & Construction
Salary $96,847.00 - $164,640.00 Annually
Location Gwinnett County, GA
Job Type Full-Time Appointed
Job Number 24-02245
Department Department of Water Resources
Opening Date
01/24/2024
Closing Date
3/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Class Summary
This position will lead the Stormwater Section in the Engineering and Construction Division for Gwinnett County and is responsible for project, technical, and construction management of various stormwater projects. This person will manage over 10 Engineers ensuring stormwater projects are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will show progressively responsible leadership in managing stormwater groups and projects. The position requires diverse experience in the planning, design, and construction of stormwater management facilities (culverts and pipe systems), watershed improvement projects (Best Management Practices including Low Impact Development and Green Infrastructure), stream restoration/rehabilitation projects, and dam maintenance projects.
The position requires a working knowledge of the following:
- Project management and technical guidance for stormwater projects including defining project budget, performing data analysis, and managing engineering and consultant contracts.
- Coordinating the request for proposals process to include developing bid packages outlining project scope, requirements, and specification, evaluating vendors, and making final recommendations.
- Methods, practices, and procedures used in the planning, design, and construction of stormwater projects
- Stormwater hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
- Construction cost estimating for stormwater projects
- Reading and understanding engineering plans
- Preparing and reviewing project designs
- Construction Management
- Prioritizing and assigning work
- Supervising and evaluating employees
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, management, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
The grade for this position is 108.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field;
- Eight years of progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment, including two years of experience as a manager;
- Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above;
- Valid driver's license in state of residency;
- Professional Engineer License (preferred)
For more information related to positions specific Essential Duties, Knowledge, Skills, and Physical requirements, click here.
Note: The class specifications listed on this site are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change .
Additional Information
Department of Water Resources
Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is a publicly-owned utility committed to delivering superior services to a vibrantly connected community. The employees of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) represent our inclusive culture which advances our commitment to excellence in service, stewardship, integrity, and innovation. The Department and its staff are widely recognized for superior service in the maintenance and operation of almost 9, 000 miles of water, wastewater, and stormwater lines, as well as the operation of 2 water production facilities, 3 water reclamation facilities and over 200 pump stations. The Department of Water Resources takes pride in stewardship of the environmental resources entrusted to us and pledges to be responsible as we manage water as a limited, but renewable resource.
For more information about this department, please click here.
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity : We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability : We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity : We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity : We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation : We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
Information
- Location: , United States
Industry experience
Education: Bachelor
Seniority: Manager, Director, Professor
Years of experience: 10 to 20 years
Taxonomy
- Stormwater
- Storm Water Management
- Water