Salary: $114,108.80 - $154,044.80 Annually

Location : CO 80027, CO

Job Type: Regular Tier 1

Job Number: 2400081

Department: Public Works

Division: Engineering

Opening Date: 07/10/2024

Overview

The City of Louisville seeks an Assistant City Engineer who will assist with direction, management, supervision, and coordination of the activities and operations of the Engineering Division within the Public Works Department including land development, traffic and transportation engineering, utility engineering, capital projects engineering and acts as project manager for major engineering design projects; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Public Works and Utilities and/or City Engineer. This position works under the administrative direction of the City Engineer.

The City of Louisville offers the following benefits for full time positions:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account Short and Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Tuition Assistance
Learning & Development Opportunities Wellness Program
Recreation Center Pass
Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
Paid time off including vacation, sick and 12 holidays

Examples of Duties

Engineering Division including land development review, street/utility engineering, right of way permitting, traffic and transportation engineering activities, oversight of project manager's responsible for design and construction of all capital improvement projects. engineers; the City's storm water quality program (NPDES); and the City's Right-of-Way and construction inspection program.
Create traffic engineering studies; investigate residential traffic complaints; construction plan review; traffic signal system oversight, monitoring and control; field engineering and inspection of signals and makes recommendations for traffic control devices and traffic calming.
Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for engineering staff; assign work activities, projects, and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate engineering personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
Participates in the development and administration of division's annual operational budget and capital program budget, funding requests and grant applications; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
Participate in all activities related to development review; public improvement construction; utility, roadway and traffic engineering; and prepare/review improvement agreements; and ensure the overall quality of professional engineering staff.
Leads the engineering team in plan review and the approval process for commercial and residential development in activities related to traffic studies, roadway design, water distribution, wastewater collection, storm water and signal networks.
Plan and track annual CIP projects.
Establish and maintain liaison with appropriate governmental agencies, private firms, organizations or individuals to assist in achieving City objectives and ensuring compliance with appropriate laws and technical standards affecting engineering activities; negotiate solutions to disputes between the City and developers or other parties.
Serve as staff on a variety of committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence; make presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission and other groups as necessary.
Provide responsible staff assistance to the department Director; conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to engineering programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the fields of transportation and land development engineering; incorporate new developments as appropriate.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
May act as Director of Public Works and/or City Engineer during absence.
Perform related duties as required.

General Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Colorado, or the ability to obtain within 6 months if registered in another state.
Requires at least seven (7) years of increasingly responsible professional civil and/or environmental engineering experience. Preferably at least (2) years under the employment of a municipal or state government or a closely related line of work,,
Requires a minimum of three (3) years at the project management level and prefer a minimum of two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Any equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience may be considered, as deemed acceptable by the City of Louisville.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a civil engineering program.
Principles and practices of civil engineering, including planning, plan checking, construction, and inspection.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Principles and practices of traffic and transportation engineering, design, operation, and maintenance.
Principles and practices of civil engineering, including their application to the design, construction and inspection of municipal public works.
Principles and laws governing public works contract administration and public safety.
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Methods and techniques of public relations.
Land development experience including planning and analysis of engineering systems needed for the use of land including streets, highways, sewage, water facility, storm drains, grading, land use and utilities.
Construction inspection, materials and methods.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive land development engineering program.
Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff.
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
Participate in the development and administration of division goals, objectives, and procedures.
Prepare and administer large program budgets.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Prepare and administer assessment districts and land-based financing districts.
Explain City practices and objectives to appropriate public and private agencies, organizations and individuals.
Deal tactfully and effectively with the public, staff, other public and private agencies, contractors and private engineers.
Make complex structural, hydraulic, traffic and other engineering calculations
Make clear, concise and accurate public oral presentations.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to display strong leadership skills and motivate staff

Additional Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting.

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:
A background investigation and reference check will be performed on qualified candidates.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City of Louisville offers Equal Opportunity for employment and advancement to all qualified applicants and employees. It is the city's policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry or disability unless related to a bona fide occupation qualification. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and the provision of the municipal services. The Human Resources Manager has been designated as the compliance coordinator for persons with disability seeking employment and will provide reasonable accommodations for testing and employment to qualified applicants.

A brochure of offered

Please contact City of Louisville office with any questions.

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Are you registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Colorado, or the ability to obtain within 6 months if registered as a PE in another state?

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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering?

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What is your experience in project management?

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How many years of municipal engineering experience do you have?

0-2 Years
2-3 Years
3-4 Years
4-5 Years
5 or more years

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Briefly describe your experience in reviewing, approving and commenting on consultant proposals, studies, plans, drawings, designs or specifications?

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