Deputy Chief Engineer - Water and Sewer Department

Full Salary Range:                 $119,700 - $167,600 Annually

Anticipated Offer Range:     $119,700  - $143,650 Annually

*Offering a $5,000 hiring bonus for this engineering and supervisor role.  In addition, there will be an additional $5,000 bonus upon the successful completion of the 6-month probationary period.

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here. 

Job Summary:

The City of Greeley is seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer to join the Water and Sewer Department who is leader and professional committed to providing excellence.  At Greeley Water & Sewer, we strive to achieve excellence through continuous improvement, attention to detail, teamwork, leadership, enthusiasm, and a growth mindset.  Under the general direction of the Chief Engineer, the Deputy Chief will lead engineering teams that take great pride in their work and improving water & sewers systems across Greeley. Develop talent, cultivate culture, and work with the leadership team to engage staff that are eager to provide bottom-up solutions and problem solving. This position will be supervising, coordinating, and overseeing the activities and operations of  engineering division for the Water and Sewer Department, including Water Treatment Plants, Water Resources, Collection System, Distribution & Transmission, Wastewater Treatment, & Non-potable system. Engineering Division 
This position performs highly complex engineering administration duties; serves as project manager occasionally on assigned projects; reviews plans and specifications of Water and Sewer projects and recommends changes for compliance; responds to questions and inquiries from the general public, contractors, and engineering professionals; and coordinates activities with other City departments and outside agencies. The Deputy Chief Is responsible to: serve as the program manager of the water & sewer Capital Infrastructure including engineering design and construction services necessary to plan and manage projects associated with projects located at the treatment plants or linear projects across the City ; responsible for master planning the existing and future infrastructure for the entire city’s water, sewer, and non-potable systems, work with regional partners to ensure seamless coordination of water or wastewater for Northern Colorado and specifically Greeley with data driven decisions; program management including design, construction and processes necessary to implement improvements; communicates to the community for ongoing and future work; supervise engineers, engineering technicians and support staff; and implement improvement projects for continual improvement in the City's infrastructure. 

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

•    Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (for positions that require driving on behalf of the City).
•    Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field).  
•    Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE).
•    15 years of experience in municipal engineering or similar related work experience in a non-governmental or governmental environment.
•    10 years of experience in the design, construction, and oversight of water and wastewater projects that includes knowledge of the materials, design methods, and
      construction techniques used in the design.
•    Candidates should have skills and understanding of software packages relating to ArcMap/GIS.

OR,

•    A combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job may be considered by the hiring authority.

Preferred

•    Masters of Science preferred.
•    5 years of experience in hydraulic modelling InfoWater software.
•    5 years of experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS Pro.
•    5 years of supervisory experience preferred, including supervising employees and projects, performance management, and conflict resolution.
•    Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•    Knowledge of environmental permitting requirements including the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, and Colorado Department of Public Health and
      Environment
•    Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities 
•    Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal 
•    Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, etc.), and ArcGIS Pro, and experiment with new
      software and systems
•    Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others
•    Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and
     details accurately and clearly
•    Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make
     decisions 
•    Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal
     effectiveness
•    Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments
•    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results
•    Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed
•    Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects
•    Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments
•    Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies
•    Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages
•    Ability to navigate a complex political environment
•    Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, processes, principles, and best practices
•    Project management skills, including the ability to organize data and materials, solve problems, negotiate with others to reach a common objective, communicate
      information and changes, adapt to shifting priorities, manage conflict, and meet deadlines
•    Employee management, supervision, and team building skills, including the ability to train and coach others, communicate effectively, manage conflict, reward good
      behavior, and establish and maintain accountability 
•    Conflict management skills, including the ability to remain impartial, get disparate and adverse parties to reach consensus, and negotiate amicable resolutions in order to
      maintain cohesion and cooperation
•    Leadership skills, including the ability to effectively manage various personalities and persuade others to take particular courses of action 
•    Ability to influence change through a collaborative and inclusive style
•    Ability to lead and motivate others, including those who may be outside your immediate sphere of influence
•    Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to examine and summarize data and trends in order to resolve issues and produce results
•    Critical thinking skills, including the ability to identify problems, questions, and assumptions; establish significance; and understand logical connections between ideas.

Essential Functions:

•    Knowledge of environmental permitting requirements including the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, and Colorado Department of Public Health and
     Environment
•    Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities 
•    Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal 
•    Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, etc.), and ArcGIS Pro, and experiment with new
      software and systems
•    Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others
•    Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and
     details accurately and clearly
•    Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make
     decisions 
•    Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal
     effectiveness
•    Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments
•    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results
•    Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed
•    Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects
•    Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments
•    Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies
•    Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages
•    Ability to navigate a complex political environment
•    Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, processes, principles, and best practices
•    Project management skills, including the ability to organize data and materials, solve problems, negotiate with others to reach a common objective, communicate
      information and changes, adapt to shifting priorities, manage conflict, and meet deadlines
•    Employee management, supervision, and team building skills, including the ability to train and coach others, communicate effectively, manage conflict, reward good
      behavior, and establish and maintain accountability 
•    Conflict management skills, including the ability to remain impartial, get disparate and adverse parties to reach consensus, and negotiate amicable resolutions in order to
      maintain cohesion and cooperation
•    Leadership skills, including the ability to effectively manage various personalities and persuade others to take particular courses of action 
•    Ability to influence change through a collaborative and inclusive style
•    Ability to lead and motivate others, including those who may be outside your immediate sphere of influence
•    Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to examine and summarize data and trends in order to resolve issues and produce results
•    Critical thinking skills, including the ability to identify problems, questions, and assumptions; establish significance; and understand logical connections between ideas.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

•    Exemplifies and promotes City of Greeley values.
•    Leadership skills, including the ability to effectively manage various personalities and persuade others to take courses of action.
•    Organizes and delegates assignments to team members.
•    Hires, trains, motivates, and coaches employees.
•    Evaluates employee performance and assists in setting goals.
•    Holds employees accountable for assigned tasks and goals.
•    Provides timely and constructive feedback. 
•    Provides training opportunities with a focus on employee development.
•    Provides proper documentation for human resource actions.
•    Resolves conflicts and complaints.
•    Analyzes information and processes and develops more effective or efficient processes.
•    Establishes and achieves business and financial objectives.
•    Ensures compliance with safety procedures.

Travel: May be required to travel up to 10% of the time for training or conferences. Travel outside of the office will be dependent on project needs, coordination, and activities within Greeley and Northern Colorado.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

•    The work environment is a combination of in-office and field locations with frequent interaction with other staff and frequent participation in meetings. Estimated work
      location includes office (90%) and field (10%).
•    Frequent public contact in person, by email/telephone with office and field and participation in meetings. Sometimes facing adverse or confrontational situations with
      internal/external customers. 
•    Exposure to all weather conditions and various types of noise when on project sites.
•    Fieldwork involves working in and around construction projects with heavy equipment being used by contractors. 
o    Safety equipment such as hard hat, reflective safety vest, hard toe boots, and safety glasses are provided and used as needed.
•    Position requires incumbent to be ambulatory.
•    Mobility and manual dexterity to inspect work sites, operate vehicles, and use computer equipment.
•    Vision enough to interpret written documents, interpret engineering drawings, and inspect work products.
•    Communication skills to adequately convey information to contractors, property owners, other personnel, and the general public.
•    Mobility to inspect work sites for compliance with plans and specifications and move over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
•    Manual dexterity to operate computer equipment and vehicles, to accurately input, retrieve and verify work assignments, and use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach
     with hands and arms.
•    Duties may occasionally require light to moderate physical effort including stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, frequent standing, or walking, frequently lifting and/or
      moving up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
•    Extensive work is performed on a computer.
•    May be required to conduct business in alternate locations within City buildings or field sites, sometimes in formal settings.
•    May be required to work extended hours in the evening, holidays, or weekends.
•    Frequent interruptions and required to manage competing priorities with inflexible deadlines.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.  

Salary : $119,700 - $167,600