Assistant City Engineer

Salary : $74,888.07 - $101,098.08 Annually

Location : New Berlin City Hall, WI

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 202500012

Department : Department of Community Development

Division : Engineering

Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025

General Overview of the Position

Assists the Director and Deputy Director of Community Development and City Engineer and represents the City of New Berlin on issues that require the knowledge and experience of a Civil Engineer. This position requires independent initiative in prioritizing projects, design, construction management, compliance, and maintenance of all Public Infrastructure.

Examples of Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinates across all City departments to develop an optimized five-year comprehensive construction plan for the City's public infrastructure.
• Manages specific projects including supervising the work of subordinate engineering staff in these projects. From time-to-time this position will assist the Code Compliance Specialist with specifically assigned tasks that may involve and / or require a higher level of civil engineering expertise and direction.
• Reviews the work of engineering division staff and assists them as needed.
• Assist the public, applicants, and / or consultants regarding relevant engineering information and attends meetings and makes reports as required acting as liaison on engineering issues. These boards and commissions may include, but are not limited to, the Board of Public Works, Common Council / COW, Plan Commission, Community Development Authority, Safety Commission, Utility Committee, and / or the Water Resources Utility Committee.
• Assists the Department in the preparation of annual division and capital budgets, funding requests, and grant applications.
• As assigned, provide coordination, budget and management oversight of Engineering CIP projects, administer and manage the approved budget between city departments and / or other regulatory agencies.
• Directly supervises project consultants as required.
• Administers and inspects permits for excavation within the public Right-of-Way including driveway and culvert replacements & installations and new home access.
• Assists the Planning Division with development reviews and park planning projects to include, but not limited to, design work, cost-estimating, seeking quotes and / or public bidding.
• Assists the Planning Division with maintaining and updating the City's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, and Subdivision Code.
• Investigates and coordinates the use of new design and construction techniques to provide value engineering of labor and materials.
• Assist the Utility department with private development project plan review as needed.
• Assist the Water Resources Utility Division with plan review and construction site inspection as needed.
• Assist the Inspection Division in review of building permits as they relate to grading, drainage, Utility connection, and property access.
• Coordinates with consulting engineers on design work for compliance with City, State and Federal standards.
• Managing private development construction of public infrastructure by means of Development Agreements, construction inspection oversight, and administration.
• Determine the scope of engineering projects, prepare requests for proposals, and contracts for consulting services.
• Manages Bidder's Qualification Statements, prepares specifications, contracts, plans and other bidding documents for infrastructure improvement projects and administers said public improvement projects.
• Maintains the Developer's Handbook.
• Maintains asset management database, project records, and correspondence.
• Performs and reviews traffic studies as necessary and / or as required by City boards and commissions and makes recommendations.
• Conduct Field investigations for site grading, erosion control, drainage, and other small-scale field survey work, as required.
• Assists the DCD Director, DCD Deputy Director and City Engineer on various projects and / or requests as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from a ABET accredited college / university

Experience : Degree plus practical experience that is commensuarte with requried duties. An emphasis in municipal engineering, transportation and / or water resources is desirable.

Certifications / Licenses : Registrations as a Professional Engineer with the State of Wisconsin, or ability to obtain PE within one-year of employment.

Position Specific Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Manual Dexterity : Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance.

Physical Effort : Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods.

Working Conditions : Some exposure to disagreeable features

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs.

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE

BENEFITS 2025

HEALTH INSURANCE

Employees have the option of enrolling in the health insurance plan offered by the City. The effective date of coverage is the employee's start date.

Employee City Total Single $128.12 $726.02$854.14 Family $333.63 $1,890.85$2,224.18

HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT

The city's health insurance is an HSA plan. The city contributes to the employee's Health Savings Account with a monthly total of $125 for those on an individual plan and $250 for those on a family plan. For 2025, the City will contribute a one-time contribution for those on the health insurance plan effective February 1st of $100 for single and $200 for family

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT

The City has a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) in place for staff participating in the health plan. This reimburses staff for incurred eligible medical and pharmacy expenses over a set limit.

HERO Program

The City offers a voluntary spousal health reimbursement program for employees who are currently enrolled in another group health plan.

DENTAL INSURANCE

Employees have the option of enrolling in Delta Dental with employee premiums paid entirely by the City. Employees can choose to purchase coverage for Spouse or Dependents at the listed rates. Dental coverage would be effective the 1st of the month following the date of hire.

Employee City Total Employee $0 $33.34$33.34 Employee 1 $34.72 $33.34$68.16 Family $92.04 $33.34$125.48

VISION INSURANCE

Employees have the option of enrolling in Delta Vision / Eyemed Network with employee premiums paid entirely by the City. Employees can choose to purchase coverage for Spouse or Dependents at the listed rates. Dental coverage would be effective the 1st of the month following the date of hire.

Employee City Total Employee $0 $5.30$5.30 Employee 1 $4.80 $5.30$10.10 Family $10.54 $5.30$15.84

LIMITED PURPOSE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

This plan allows you to make pre-tax payroll contributions to use for the reimbursement of qualified out-of-pocket dental and vision expenses. The 2025 contribution limit is $3,300. Coverage begins on the first of the month following the date of hire.

DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

This plan allows you to make pre-taxed payroll contributions to use for reimbursement of your dependent care expenses. The IRS allows you to contribute up to $5,000 per year from your paycheck for child and / or elder care. Coverage begins on the first of the month following the date of hire.

LIFE INSURANCE

Life Insurance is provided to each City employee at no cost. Coverage is one times the annual salary rounded up to the next thousand with double indemnity for accidental death. Life insurance policies go into effect on the first of the month following the date of hire.

SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE

You may choose to elect dependent life insurance for your spouse and / or eligible dependents. Employees pay the full premium cost for dependent life insurance. Coverage will begin the first of the month following the date of hire.

VOLUNTARY WORKSITE BENEFITS

City of New Berlin offers supportive voluntary benefit options for Accident Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance. These benefits help pay for unexpected medical costs and other expenses. Each offering is ala carte so you can select the plan that is right for you and your family. Payroll deductions for the Voluntary Supportive benefits are only offered as after-tax deductions, so any benefits received under these plans are tax-free.

WISCONSIN RETIREMENT SYSTEM (WRS)

As a full-time employee, you will automatically be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System. This pension is administered by the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.

You will be required to pay the employee's share of contributions to the fund, while City of New Berlin contributes the employer's share. Employees are vested in their portion of contributions immediately and after five years of creditable service for the employer contribution.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION (Section 457 Plan)

The City of New Berlin offers access to a 457 Deferred Compensation program that allows you to save and invest for retirement through payroll deduction. This completely employee funded. Participation is voluntary and employees can enroll at any time. Employees may contribute on a pre-tax or Roth basis.

FREE RECPASS

City of New Berlin employees are able to receive a complimentary Gym and Track RecPASS! RecPASS is a membership that allows for unlimited visits to any drop-in programs at the New Berlin Activity and Recreation Center. Drop-in programs currently include the walking track, open gym, open pickleball, open volleyball and cardio & strength equipment.

ELECTRONIC DIRECT DEPOSIT

Employees will be required to have their paychecks electronically deposited into the financial institution and account of their choice. Participants will receive a statement of earnings each payday as opposed to a payroll check.

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

As an employee of City of New Berlin, you are protected under the Worker's Compensation Act, which provides for hospital, medical, surgical care, and income loss payments for work-related injuries and illnesses.

JURY DUTY

In the event you are subpoenaed for jury duty you will be eligible for paid leave.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

City of New Berlin offers access to a free confidential Employee Assistance Program for all employees and members of their household. The program provides a helping hand with such problems as stress, family & relationship concerns, alcohol or drug dependency, workplace conflicts, work life balance, depression and anxiety, parenting concerns, grief or loss, crisis situations, child or elder care resources, and convenience resources. Participants can receive up to six (6) visits in person or telephonically with an EAP Provider per clinical issue per 12 months at no cost.

HOLIDAYS

If a holiday falls on a Sunday, following Monday is observed as a day off. If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a day off.

New Year's DayThanksgiving DayGood FridayDay after ThanksgivingMemorial DayChristmas EveIndependence DayChristmas DayLabor DayNew Year's Eve

VACATION

Regular Full-time eligible employees are allocated vacation "up-front" calculated on a fiscal year basis (January 1 - December 31). Employees will earn vacation on the first full month of employment and then on 1 / 1 of each year thereafter. Vacation will be prorated based on the first day of work for the first year. After one (1) year of employment12 daysAfter three (3) years of employment13 daysAfter five (5) years of employment15 daysAfter seven (7) years of employment17 daysAfter ten (10) years of employment20 daysAfter fourteen (14) years of employment23 daysAfter fifteen (15) years of employment24 daysAfter nineteen (19) years of employment27 daysAfter twenty (20) years of employment29 days

SICK TIME

An employee will earn 8 hours of sick time per month assuming they work the majority of the workdays in that month.

FLEX TIME

Individual departments may use a flex time work schedule subject to the conditions outlined in the FLSA policy.

COMP TIME

Comp time may be accrued per FLSA Policy.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Employees may attend funerals with pay for the following :

Immediate family : Up to 5 days with pay (includes spouse, child, stepchild, parent, brother, sister, mother-in-law, father-in-law)

Close Family : Up to 3 days with pay (includes grandparent, grandchild, stepbrother / stepsister)

Relative : 1 day with pay (includes brother-in-law, sister-in-law, uncle / aunt)

Salary : $74,888 - $101,098