City engineer, Environmental Engineer

City Engineer

Performs difficult professional and administrative work regarding the infrastructure of the City, including engineering services; water distribution and sewer collection and wastewater treatment system construction, maintenance and operation; street and sidewalk construction and repair; storm water operations, and other infrastructure and design. Work is performed under general supervision of City Manager. Supervision is exercised over department/division personnel.

An employee in this class plans, organizes and directs the work of employees engaged in a wide variety of municipal operations and services to insure that projects are completed in a safe effective and efficient manner by both municipal work crews and contract labor. The employee provides technical advice and assistance working closely with the City Manager, Public Works Director and other members of the Management Team.

Work also includes contract management, handling citizen issues, and budget and personnel administration of the department. The employee represents the City to a wide variety of citizens. Work is performed independently and in coordination with the City Manager and other City officials. The employee is subject to working in inside and outside environments. The employee is also subject to various hazards such as working in close proximity to heavy equipment, loud noises, electrical current, oils, and working in narrow or enclosed spaces.

The employee also may be subject to the final standards of the OSHA blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under the general direction of the City Manager and is evaluated by review of reports, conference and acceptance of the community.