City of South Portland - Engineering Division Manager

Start Date: April 18, 2024 | End Date: June 06, 2024
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Water & Wastewater

The City of South Portland is currently seeking a full time Engineering Division Manager to join our team. This is an opportunity to join a well-run city and play a part in serving our community with further opportunities for professional growth. We are seeking a steady individual with solid technical and communication skills to work for the Director of the Water Resource Protection Department.  This position also provides assistance to the Public Works staff.

Position Summary: This is a professional/technical management position responsible for providing engineering services to the Water Resource Protection Department and Public Works Department.  The Engineering Division Manager will be fully competent in all conventional aspects of wastewater and civil/transportation engineering. Position requires use of practical and advanced engineering techniques, and the modification and extension of theories and practices of engineering, related sciences and disciplines. Duties include a wide variety of engineering services including our wastewater treatment facility and pump station upgrades or modifications; responsible for CSO Facility Plan; lead on Asset Management Program; oversee design and construction of roads and utilities; manage engineering consultants; support staff with operations-maintenance-improvements; perform construction administration on construction projects as well as interface with government agencies, including the Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Transportation.

Work is performed with considerable discretion, initiative, and independent judgment under the guidance and general supervision of the Director of Water Resource Protection. Work is reviewed through informal discussions, periodic feedback sessions, evaluations, and general observation of work performance and/or results obtained.  Leads the Engineering Division and exercises supervision over the Civil/ Transportation Engineer and the Senior CAD Technician, with functional supervision of some duties of the Field Inspector (a primarily Code Enforcement employee).

Education: Bachelor’s degree in the field of Engineering required, with an emphasis on Civil Engineering including wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, collection systems and roads highly preferred.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience, including some supervisory experience. Advanced skills in technical disciplines, including use of REVIT and Civil 3D in design applications, preferred.

Professional Engineering License in the State of Maine is required. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Maine driver's license throughout employment.

Benefits: The City of South Portland offers competitive pay and a robust selection of employee benefits, including an excellent health plan with affordable family coverage, matched retirement options, dental, vision, life, income protection, long term disability, flexible spending accounts and more. The City also offers health insurance or “payment-in-lieu” and professional development opportunities. We offer thirteen (13) paid holidays, fifteen (15) sick days annually, two (2) personal days, and vacation commensurate with relevant experience. The City of South Portland is proud of its talented and dedicated workforce and provides employees with inspiring leadership; stability; a positive, family friendly workplace where work/life needs are valued and supported; and the support, encouragement and tools for successful careers. The City of South Portland values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and embraces sustainable operations. Come join our team dedicated to service excellence!

A full Job description is available on our website at www.southportland.org.

Starting salary range: is currently $41.10 - $50.02 per hour ($85,488 - $104,041 annually), depending on experience. The position is eligible for annual step increases, and possible annual cost of living increases as approved by the City Council.

Application materials will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.

To apply you may email a cover letter, resume and application to apply@southportland.org

You may also complete an application using our fillable pdf at https://www.southportland.org/departments/human-resources/job-opportunities/

You may also mail a resume with cover letter and three professional references to:

City of South Portland

Genny Dyer, Human Resources Generalist

25 Cottage Road

P. O. Box 9422

South Portland, ME 04116-9422

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