City of Corvallis Public Works
The goal of the Public Works Department is to support and enhance the quality of life for community members by delivering responsive and efficient services to all neighborhoods and to maintain reliable and cost-effective public works facilities and systems in a manner that emphasizes customer satisfaction and good stewardship of natural, fiscal, and staff resources.
About the Position
The Development Review Engineering Supervisor provides engineering expertise and manages a workgroup of professionals tasked with ensuring that proposed development is appropriately served with public transportation and utility.
This is a Management Exempt / Non-represented Position
Reviewing applications daily until July 10th then weekly as needed.
Qualifying Education / Experience
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or related field and at least five years of professional experience implementing or managing the planning, design, permitting or construction of municipal utilities or transportation infrastructure.
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At least three years of work experience in an increasingly responsible supervisory or leadership capacity.
Desired Qualifications
Certifications / Licenses-
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Oregon, or possession of said registration from another state with ability to obtain the Oregon certificate of registration within 6 months of appointment.
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Possession of and ability to maintain a valid driver's license.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge of: and ability to interpret and apply applicable local, State and Federal regulatory requirements; and high level of technical expertise in transportation and utility engineering; project management principles and methods; principles of supervision and human resource practices, budgeting and record-keeping.
Skill in: strong leadership, communication and organization; strong written and oral communication.
Ability to: communicate technical requirements to technical and non-technical audiences; read plans, specifications, engineering drawings and interpret maps; develop and implement operational programs and procedures; plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates to accomplish goals and objectives; prepare and present comprehensive written and oral reports on technical and complex issues; foster and promote collaboration and teamwork from a variety of individuals and groups who may have differing, or opposing, interests or agendas; mediate adversarial situations; work under time constraints, manage evolving situations and conflicting priorities, perform multiple tasks effectively, evaluate and motivate staff to maximize organizational efficiency and effectiveness; develop and monitor safe practices, and manage hazards in accordance with best practices; get along well with coworkers and maintain working relationships, including effective labor relations; occasionally travel to local and regional meetings; use multi-line phone system; personal computer including word processing, spreadsheet, and data base software, copy and fax machines, calculator, automobile or truck, and other related tools and equipment. Pass a pre-employment background and/or criminal history check
In Addition: the employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace; have demonstrable commitment to sustainability; and have demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion.
Qualified applicants must submit an online application located on the City of Corvallis website(click on “Apply” above).
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Reviewing applications daily until July 10th then weekly as needed.
Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter and resume with the online application; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted/considered.
*Please do not include personal or protected information in attached resumes or cover letters, this includes your birth date, age, dates of education, and graduation dates.*
