City Engineer

Location: Lincoln, ND

Job Title: City Engineer

Department: Engineering

Status: Exempt

Reports to: City Administrator

Salary Grade: 21

Job Summary: Under general direction of the City Administrator and with policies and directives established by the City Council. This position oversees major utility studies, serves as the responsible engineer for the design, preparation of plans and specifications, and construction of capital improvement projects; ensures compliance with engineering practices and standards; manages the technical performance and the administration of consultant contracts; coordinates technical recommendations related to policy issues and strategic planning; and supervises assigned personnel.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Works with elected officials, City staff, NDDOT staff and/or contracted engineers in planning, implementing, and completing City infrastructure projects to make sure City needs are met through the construction of said projects.

2. Oversee the strategic management, updating, and implementation of the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) database for public infrastructure. Utilizes GIS mapping, spatial analysis tools, and hydraulic models to evaluate existing municipal infrastructure (water, sewer, stormwater, and roadways), review private land development submissions, and direct the planning of the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

3. Incorporates the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) into daily duties by requiring oversight, review, and compliance of all public and private right-of-way infrastructure for traffic control safety.

4. Directs and coordinates the general operations of the Engineering Department and works with the City Council and related boards to ensure efficient and effective operations, consistent with City policy and the direction of the City Administrator.

5. Attends City Council meetings and other relevant meetings as needed and provides technical information, reports, and recommendations within the scope of assigned responsibilities.

6. Active participation in growing the City of Lincoln.

7. Assists in the development of plans, studies, maps, recommendations, and strategies

8. Coordinates the development of plans including prioritizing, scheduling and coordinating efforts of citizen groups, other agencies, consultants, developers, etc., and supervises the design and compiling of finished products.

9. Directs, coordinates, and evaluates the activities, programs and services of the Department within approved policies, budgets, and delegated authority.

10. Provides interpretation and application of rules and regulations pertaining to ordinances and programs that are the responsibility of the overall department.

11. Supports all departments in ongoing implementation and updates to the operation and maintenance plan.

12. Implements and applies City ordinances related to development, City standard specifications, and City standard details within the scope of the Engineering Department’s responsibilities.

13. Ensures that operations are compliant with State, Federal and Local regulations to include providing regulatory oversight; making recommendations for improvements in processes and procedures; and to plan improvements necessary to ensure compliance.

14. Provides technical oversight and recommendations regarding Public Works operations, budgeting, inspection, data collection, mapping, and utility location services.

15. Works with the City Administrator and other Public Works department staff in development of recommendations regarding operations of the Engineering Department.

16. Establishes goals and objectives for the engineering department to ensure compliance with City Council policy directives and applicable local, state or federal laws, rules and regulations.

17. Prepares and submits budget proposals, coordinates budget recommendations with the City’s five-year CIP, and provides recommendations to the City Council and City Administrator regarding capital improvement priorities.

18. Prepares Comprehensive Plan, to be updated annually and re-done every 5 years.

19. Serves as the community Floodplain Manager and, within authority assigned by City ordinance and applicable regulations, reviews and acts upon development applications within the community’s designated floodplain boundaries.

20. Coordinates the technical and administrative aspects of Special Assessment Districts and provides recommendations to the City Administrator and City Council as appropriate.

21. Performs other duties of similar nature or level as required.

Accountabilities:

1. Develops goals, plans, and recommendations for the Engineering and Public Works departments consistent with City Council policy and the direction of the City Administrator.

2. Sets broad objectives and is accountable for overall results in the engineering department.

3. Exercises professional and technical judgment and makes engineering and operational decisions within the scope of assigned responsibilities, approved budgets, City policies, ordinances, applicable law, and authority delegated by the City Administrator.

4. Requires a high degree of independent judgment and problem solving of complex problems.

5. Responsible for the overall direction of the Engineering and Public Works department functions assigned to the position through subordinate managers.

6. Supervises assigned personnel in accordance with City policies and procedures and recommends hiring, disciplinary action, and termination to the City Administrator.

7. This position has high level contact with others in key positions involving areas within the City, community, business leaders, media and other dignitaries at local, state, or federal level.

8. Typically handles highly sensitive information.

9. Personally ensures problem resolution. Identifies barriers to effective communication and holds self and staff accountable for customer service excellence.

10. Communication includes one-on-one, frequent small group presentations, and large group presentations with an audience that may include residents, staff or other local and state officials.

11. Communicates with the media on technical matters when authorized and in accordance with City Policy.

12. The City Engineer does not have authority to commit the City to contracts, expenditures, agreements, or other obligations except as expressly authorized by City ordinance, Council action, approved budget, City policy, or delegated authority.

Job Qualification, Experience, and Education:

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

2. Over four years of experience in municipality or with municipal projects such as designing and carrying out street, water, wastewater, solid waste and related projects, and/or in Planning and Zoning, and/or environmental regulation, with four years in a supervisory capacity.

3. Current North Dakota Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain within three months.

4. Supervisory principles include interviewing, training and performance management techniques.

5. Basic accounting and budgeting concepts.

6. Prepare and track budgets.

7. Equipment, materials, and operating procedures relevant to department functions and municipal infrastructure.

8. Interpret State and Federal regulations.

9. Prepare clear and concise reports and memos.

10. Monitor work flows and schedule work assignments.

11. Using a variety of office equipment, computer software applications and related applications.

12. Adapt to new situations and challenges.

13. Manage several projects and tasks simultaneously.

14. Write bid specifications.

Working Conditions/Physical and Mental Demands:

1. Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Working conditions involve some exposure to moderate risk of accident and require following basic safety precautions.

2. Physical demands include moderate physical activity that includes prolonged standing and/or walking.

3. Work may require routine travel.

4. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Clarification Clause:

This is an appointed position. The City Engineer is appointed by the Mayor, subject to approval by the City Council, in accordance with applicable City ordinances, policies, and the Home Rule Charter. The City Engineer reports administratively to the City Administrator and performs the duties of the position consistent with City Council policy, approved budgets, applicable laws and regulations, and direction provided through the administrative chain of command. This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be a complete list of all skills, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reasonable outline of those principal job elements essential in maintaining City Engineer related positions. The job description is not a contract. The City reserves the right to modify job descriptions at any time.

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Applicant Signature Date

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Lincoln Official’s Signature Date

Pay: $119,808.00 - $132,662.40 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person