GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the City Engineer perform engineering duties in planning, budgeting, designing, and overseeing construction, maintenance and management of City infrastructure in compliance with state and federal regulations. Projects include design work with the sanitary sewer collection system, stormwater management facilities, potable water distribution facilities, roadway, maintenance of traffic, and fiber optic communication facilities. Role will be to perform civil engineering design and supervisory work, supervising Engineers, Water Resources Project Supervisor, Engineering Technicians and support staff, and perform other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate possesses the ability to follow a management style that is input-oriented and values problem solving and the development of partnerships; the ability to collaborate with others; and the desire to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Work involves the technical responsibility for the design, construction and management of sanitary sewer collection system and/or stormwater management facilities encompassing the water resource program projects. Work involves administrative and budgetary duties. Supervise employees and direct the work of consultants in preparing construction plans and specifications, inspecting construction activity and handling project financing. Work is performed in accordance with established standards and policies. Employees are expected to exercise individual initiative, judgment and discretion. The City Engineer provide general supervision and review work through observation, conferences and results achieved.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's (4-year) degree or major coursework Water Resources or Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field;
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Four (4) years of experience performing municipal engineering work specific to sanitary sewer collection systems and stormwater management facilities.
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Registration as a Professional Engineer by time of appointment.
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Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Iowa State Board of Engineering Examiners within six months of appointment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Certified Stormwater Manager (CSM) Certification
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Project Management Certification (National Industry Organization)
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's (6-year) degree or major coursework in Civil, Municipal, Water Resource, or Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
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WORKING CONDITIONS: Duties include standing, bending, squatting, and lifting up to 40 pounds with assistance; includes working indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage consistent with city requirements.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Employee shall establish their principal place of residence within fifty (50) miles of the corporate limits of the city of Dubuque as soon as practical after appointment, but within two years of appointment.
SUPERVISORY STATUS: Functional
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
