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City Engineer/Public Works Director Functions

  • Review proposed land use and development
  • Approve subdivision plats or maps
  • Approve and issue building permits
  • Maintain all construction plans
  • Perform building inspections
  • Enforce the City's building code
  • Operate and maintain the City's utilities and other public works—water, water treatment, landfill, sewer, electricity
  • Build and maintain the City's roads and sidewalks
  • Maintain the City's 17 properties—parks, historical sites, swimming pool, Centennial stage
  • Provide sanitation and waste management services
  • Plan and develop capital improvement plans for the City's public works
  • Make estimates and furnish specifications for any infrastructure work
  • Construct capital improvements
  • Supervise all contracts and other work to ensure proper performance
  • Re-survey City public works when requested
  • Keep copies of field notes, maps or profiles relating to public works surveys
  • Supply 24-hour, on-call coverage for problems or emergencies
  • Provide safety and continuity of utility and infrastructure services during emergencies
  • Oversee Fallon Municipal Airport management and operation
  • Maintain a file for every address within the City
  • Return all citizen calls and address all complaints or needs
  • Prepare and deliver a detailed report to the City Council semiannually
  • Attend the Mayor's weekly Cabinet meetings
  • Instruct employees to deal courteously with the public and ensure they do
  • Educate employees about accident prevention
  • Provide the safest working conditions possible for employees
  • Maintain safety regulations
  • Update the City Clerk about all permanent personnel changes
  • Notify the Mayor of any proposed changes in employee job duties or responsibilities