City Engineer

• Manages the execution of the Public Works Department’s capital improvement plan and assists in the development of long-range planning projections and the development of the City’s one and six-year plan.
• Plans, supervises, and participates in cost estimating, design and preparation of plans and specifications for public works improvement and maintenance projects which may include streets, traffic control signs and signals, storm sewers, curb and gutters, sidewalks, drainage facilities, and related appurtenances.
• Oversees the bidding process and management of contracts for public works projects.
• Supervises and participates in the inspection and construction management of public works construction projects and is responsible for overseeing the administration of consultant and contractor contracts.
• Coordinates all department construction projects with the City’s Department of Utilities.
• Reviews, comments and processes private development plans and studies as well as subdivision plats, plans, maps, and studies for conformance with established standards.
• Promotes and follows safe practices and enhances safety awareness.
• Participates in the Development, direction and coordination, through subordinate level supervisors or directly, the Public Works Department’s work plan and goals.
• Assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility.
• Reviews and evaluates work policies, procedures and priorities.
• Meets with supervisory staff to identify and resolve problems within each assigned service area.
• Participates in the development of the Public Works Department budget; makes recommendations for forecasting funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Prepares and provides recommendations, based upon best engineering judgement and established standards, to the Mayor, City Council, Planning Board and Utilities and Infrastructure Boards for items needing their consideration.
• Attends these and other city meetings only as necessary.
• Provides technical and engineering advice to the Director of Public Works, City Council, City Administrator and other city departments concerning Public Works programs and operating problems.
• Establishes street and sewer grades.
• Maintains regular contact with consulting engineers and construction project engineers.
• Participates in the handling of personnel problems.
• Interview of prospective employees.
• Advises supervisors on policy and procedures, disciplinary actions, and other personnel matters.
• Reviews and makes recommendations for promotions, merit increases, and varied disciplinary actions.
• Explains, justifies and defends Public Works Department programs, policies and activities.
• Negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Represents the Public Works Department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies as necessary.
• Coordinate Public Works Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
• Performs other work which is consistent with the essential functions of the job.

• Knowledge of the engineering principles and practices as applied to the design, traffic signals, bridges, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water mains and related engineering projects.
• Knowledge of the construction principles, testing methods, materials and equipment related to the observation and construction management of streets, traffic signals, bridges, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and water mains as well as associated maintenance.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations related to stormwater management.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of supervision and of personnel policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff; select, supervise, train and evaluate staff; ability to delegate authority and responsibility.
• Ability to think, analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to develop and administer departmental goals, objectives, and procedures; prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports and large and complex budgets.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; to express ideas and technical subjects clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, review plans and specifications, review engineering proposals and estimate costs of construction projects.
• Proficient in computer usage and knowledge including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel software programs.
• Knowledge of the usage of AutoCAD and GIS is desired, but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, review plans and specifications, review engineering proposals and estimate costs of construction projects.

• Employee must possess and maintain of a valid Nebraska Driver’s License when operating a vehicle.
• Employee must be a registered professional engineer in the State of Nebraska or be able to obtain said license within 6 months of employment.

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