Job Description:
Provides highly professional, supervisory, administrative, and technical work in developing, budgeting, planning, managing, and executing various projects within the DPW. Projects could include but are not limited to stormwater management and drainage projects, horizontal projects (water, sewer, roads, recreational areas, etc.), vertical projects (buildings and structures), marine infrastructure, and solid waste management. Responsible for managing and administering the Town’s MS4 program, stormwater management permitting program, and overseeing illicit discharge compliance. May be required to design, develop, and stamp, engineering drawings and specifications. Performs all other related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and more than five (5) years of progressively responsible experience managing stormwater programs and/or horizontal construction projects; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Some supervisory experience preferred.
Class D drivers license required.
Holder of a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam certificate required. Licensed as a professional civil engineer in the state of Massachusetts preferred.
Additional Qualifications:
Technical and professional knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and of the materials, methods and techniques of stormwater impact analysis, remediation, and public works construction. Technical knowledge and experience in design, construction, inspection, and environmental compliance problems commonly encountered in municipal engineering activities. Knowledge of the environmental rules and regulations governing stormwater, water quality, and environmental resource management. Knowledge of Massachusetts procurement laws, contract administration and project management. Knowledge of capital planning. Working knowledge of computer applications related to engineering functions.
Proven ability to design, manage, and plan large-scale complex projects. Ability to interpret and follow engineering and architectural plans. Ability to develop and effectively manage large construction budgets. Ability to conduct cost analyses, value engineering and cost management for large-scale construction projects. Ability to prepare comprehensive reports. Ability to prepare and administer grants. Demonstrated ability to meet and deal appropriately and effectively with a large variety of people. Demonstrated ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates; and to evaluate their performance. Ability to manage projects independently, as well as in a close-knit, team environment.
Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills for communicating complex, technical projects or issues. Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills. Proficiency in the use of computers including word processing, spreadsheets, database, Outlook, Teams/Zoom, PowerPoint, GIS, CAD, and engineering design software. Team oriented attitude.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- More than five years of progressively responsible experience managing stormwater programs and/or horizontal construction projects
- Class D driver’s license
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam certificate
- Professional Civil Engineer license in Massachusetts
- Supervisory experience
- Knowledge of civil engineering principles, stormwater analysis, remediation, public works construction, environmental compliance, and applicable regulations
- Ability to manage large-scale complex projects, construction budgets, cost analyses, value engineering, grants, and contracts
- Strong written, verbal, presentation, organizational, planning, and project management skills
- Proficiency with computers, GIS, CAD, and engineering design software
What We Do
The Town of Barnstable is a municipal government serving Barnstable, Massachusetts, through elected leadership and departments covering finance, public works, public health, building, marine and environmental affairs, and other community functions. Its stated mission is to protect the town’s quality of life and unique character, engage citizens, and enact policies responsive to community needs while balancing resources for residents, businesses, and visitors.
