City Engineer

Salary : $100,000.00 Annually

Location : 180 N 9th Street, Show Low

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202200074

Department : Public Works

Division : Engineering

Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025

Description

Salary for position depending on qualifications and experience.

Performs complex analytical work in providing administrative and engineering support for environmental, water, sewer, street, airport improvement and other Public Works projects and programs, ensuring technical competence and compliance with all current codes and criteria. This employee is designated City Engineer and Flood Plain Administrator providing engineering design, evaluation and project management services.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

Works under the general guidance and direction of the Public Works Director

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :

Exercise direct and general supervision over employees of the Engineering division

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, assigns, prioritizes and directs all activities of the engineering department including fiscal, employment and management control functions; Sets forth desired objectives, develops procedures, long range plans and proposes changes in existing methods; Prepares and administers engineering department operating budget and develops / confirms project budgets for all capital improvement plan projects.

Reviews public and private project development plans for conformance with general engineering practices and compliance with codes, regulations and standards; adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with approved plans.

Implements and assists in the Capital Improvement Program, Pavement Management Program, and other plans and master plans involving municipal infrastructure. Determines applicable codes, regulations and requirements of projects. Develops scope, estimate and schedule of projects for grant submittals.

Serves as Project Manager; Coordinate the preparation of, or develops, engineering plans and specifications; coordinates required advertising for bids; reviews construction bids and makes necessary recommendations based on lowest and best bids, competency of vendors and consultants in accordance with the selection criteria; oversees assigned projects to ensure city and contractor compliance with time and budget parameters for the project.

Coordinates the preparation of, or develops, reviews and updates the sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage and street system maps, data base, and comprehensive plans.

Maintains and updates City subdivision and public works standards; Assures as-built records of projects, and documents necessary changes for the operation and maintenance program

Responds to management, public or other inquiries and complaints relative to engineering policies, procedures or specific projects; evaluates issues and options and makes recommendations

Assists in the evaluation of transportation and traffic impacts of development proposals, permits, rezones, plats, etc.; prepares traffic, utility, and other studies and reports; develops, implements and maintains a pavement management system

Administers the flood plain management program to ensure compliance of public and private development; ensures the continued adherence of the criteria for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program and the Community Rating System.

Makes presentations to the City Council and / or the public as the need arises.

Coordinates with Federal, State, and regional organizations during the development of improvements within the City (FHWA, FEMA, ADEQ, ADWR, ADOT, NACOG).

Oversee inspection services for all public and private infrastructure improvements within the City.

Coordinates records retention for assigned functional areas and is familiar with all departmental requirements based on State of Arizona Records and City's Records Management Retention guidelines.

Performs all duties in strict compliance with appropriate safety and security standards. Ensures all applicable safety and health rules and regulations are followed.

Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Leads and participates in the accomplishment of organizational, departmental and workgroup goals and objectives

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned

PERIPHERAL DUTIES : Coordinates pavement management, utility asset management and geographic information system data entry; Assist on Survey Crew if required; Monitors intergovernmental actions affecting public works; Assists in the training of other City personnel in public works design and construction techniques.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering, or closely related field; and
• Five (5) years of professional civil engineering experience with at least three (3) years in a municipal (engineering environment involving field engineering and contract administration; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Special Requirements

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED :

Personal computer, including Microsoft office word, access, power point, excel and outlook; and computer-aided design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D), standard drafting tools, surveying equipment including level, theodolite and electronic distance measuring devices, Total Station survey instrument, Global Positioning System (GPS) survey equipment, motor vehicle, phone and mobile radio, copy and fax machines

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