Born: Sept. 17, 1958.
Education: 1976 graduate of Terre Haute South Vigo High School; 1981 graduate of Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Experience: Consultant for various employers in Denver and Portland, Ore., 1981 to 1993; principal in Ennis Consulting Engineers, 1993 to 2000; partner in MMS-AE, 2000 to 2006; senior engineer for HNTB Corp., 2006 to 2007; Terre Haute City Council member, 1995 to 1999; taught as adjunct professor at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; was assistant professor at Indiana State University.
Group affiliations: Former member of National Society of Professional Engineers, former member of American Society of Civil Engineers; trustee of Memorial United Methodist Church.
Family: Wife, Karen; son, 10; and two daughters, both 8.
City engineer salary
2008 Salary: $72,308
2007 Salary: $69,863
City engineer job description
Summary
This individual is responsible for the management of the city infrastructure and related information resources.
Position Responsibilities
(include but are not limited to)
• Maintain and plans the department budget.
• Direct supervisor of the Assistant City Engineer and indirectly; GIS Manager, Urban Forester, CAD Tech, Roadway Manager and Inter(s).
• Oversees development, implementation and management of a geographic information system.
• Oversees development, implementation and management of a roadway infrastructure management program.
• Oversees development of a preventative maintenance program for all city-owned buildings.
• Coordination of activities between public works departments.
• Oversees development and implementation of an urban forestry master plan.
• Oversight of a street tree maintenance program.
• Review of all site plans before permit issuance and inspection of site before completion and occupancy.
• Development and coordination of neighborhood associations.
• Oversight of all downtown and neighborhood enhancement projects.
• Technical assistance to the Parks Department on capital projects.
• Supervision of all departmental staff not assigned to another supervisor.
• Management of information resources and all related public interface.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
• Ability to remain objective in decision making.
• Must be detailed oriented and organized.
• Able to work independently and with little direction when needed.
• Above average verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work well with others.
• Willingness to seek out and attend professional training.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Training: B.S. in Civil Engineering with E.I. Certification.
Experience: Minimum 4 years experience in engineering project management role.
Working Conditions: Office setting, limited field inspection, limited travel.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to perform public speaking.
• Ability to sit for periods of time.
(*Note: Job description has been edited for punctuation, formatting and space.)
Sources: City of Terre Haute’s Legal Department; City of Terre Haute’s city budgets for 2007 and 2008
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