Civil Engineer I​/II​/Senior

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Under general direction, to perform a variety of engineering, technical, and administrative duties associated with the planning, design, review, permitting, construction, inspection, maintenance, and operation of public works infrastructure and facilities.

This position functions as a member of the Public Works Department’s Engineering and Capital Projects Division and collaborates within the division and department, across the City organization, and regionally to provide safe, effective, and efficient service to the public and internal customers.

The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all-inclusive:

Performs engineering, technical, and administrative work in support of the Engineering Division and Public Works Department. This includes:

• Manages projects and programs independently, and with support from senior engineering staff.
• Provides technical expertise and support to operations and maintenance staff, including supporting emergency response as required.
• Supports field staff including investigation of issues and complaints, research, and evaluation of field changes.
• Coordinates with Information Technology on development, maintenance, and updating of geographic information systems (GIS) and asset management systems.
• Collaborates extensively with other City departments, including Planning & Building:
  Police;
  Fire and Rescue;
  Parks, Recreation, and Open Space, Economic Development, Finance, Information Technology, and Communications.

Represents the Public Works Department and the City in land development and permitting processes. This includes the following:

• Performs engineering and technical review of plans, reports, studies, plats, easements, surveys, agreements, permits and other related documents to ensure compliance with standards and regulations; and to ensure safety, constructability, reliability, effective operations, and efficiency of future maintenance.
• Coordinates with engineering, operations, and maintenance staff to maintain a clear understanding of department needs.
• Effectively communicates issues and deficiencies to City staff and resolve conflicts between project stakeholders.

• Represents the City at neighborhood meetings, Planning Commission, City Council, and related meetings and hearings.
• Supports permitting, construction inspection, warranty, and public improvement acceptance processes.
• Develops, interprets, implements, and enforces codes, specifications, policies, and standards.
• Maintains knowledge of federal, state, and regional regulations and industry best practices and supports updates to associated local requirements.

Supports the development, implementation, and management of the City’s capital improvements program. This includes the following:

• Collaborates with other engineering staff to effectively coordinate capital improvements across Public Works and with other City departments.
• Oversees engineering consultants in the design of capital construction and major maintenance projects.

• Ensures compliance with City financial and contract policies and procedures including preparation of bid documents, consultant and contractor selection processes, and contract negotiations.
• Ensures effective project management to ensure quality projects, minimize disruption to public, and use resources efficiently.
• Monitors construction activities to ensure accurate and timely completion of work.

• Manages project budgets. Monitors project expenditures and budget. Verifies accuracy of financial documents including invoices, contracts, and purchase orders. Reviews, approves, and makes recommendations on requests for payment and change orders.

• Keeps stakeholders informed of project schedule and impacts.
• Coordinates with Finance Department and outside agencies on administration of grants and intergovernmental agreements.

• Makes recommendations on capital investments and maintenance practices.
• Develops budget recommendations supported by data and analysis.

Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

• Ensures safe and reliable Public Works infrastructure and services.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with the public.
• Keeps department and communications department staff apprised of potential customer service and communications concerns.
• Serves as an escalation point for division staff on difficult customer service issues.
• Ensures a high level of service to internal customers.

Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe conditions, acts…