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POSITION: City Engineer

DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING

Under the direction of the City Manager, this position plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and reviews the work of professional, technical, and administrative staff performing difficult and complex support related to all programs and activities of the Engineering Department. Additionally, the Director is responsible to manage the effective use of the City's engineering resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; recommends engineering related policy and provides highly complex and responsible support to the City Council, Manager, and Public Services Divisions in areas of expertise; executes activities and responsibilities of a professional engineering nature as directed by state and local laws, and performs related work as required.

Duties and Illustrative Examples of Work

• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, priorities, and daily functions of the division; recommends within departmental policy appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.

• Provides detailed technical evaluation and civil engineering expertise of regional projects or programs impacting the City. Makes decisions as allowed or required by City Code or as applied through conditions of permit approval.

• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the Engineering annual budget and capital improvement budgets;

• Recommends and sets engineering policy, practices and standards relating to construction of public infrastructure.

• Manages and coordinates the work plan for the Engineering Department; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.

• Oversees all aspects of employee development which includes selecting, training, motivating and evaluating assigned personnel; provides and coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; responds to staff questions or concerns;

• Reviews staff reports related to engineering activities, projects, and services; presents reports to City Council, commissions, committees, and boards; performs a variety of public relations and outreach work related to assigned activities.

• Provides oversight of the following: consultant requests for proposals for professional and/or construction services and the advertising and bid processes; evaluation of proposals and recommendation for project award; negotiation and administration of contracts for construction projects; contractor compliance with City standards and specifications, time, and budget estimates; resolution of complex problems that may arise; recommends and approves field changes as required.

• Participates in the development and prioritization of the yearly Capital Improvement Program for the City; coordinates with other departments in the development of the program. Oversees Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects; confers with engineers, developers, architects, and a variety of outside agencies and the general public in acquiring information and coordination of engineering, public works, utilities, and streets projects and related matters; provides information regarding these matters.

• Monitors assigned project managers work to control all phases of capital improvement projects, including reviewing change orders, monitoring project costs and schedules to ensure conformance with established budgets and project timelines, and providing project performance quality control.

• Pursue funding opportunities through State and Federal Agencies including MaineDOT, DEP, FTA, and FHWA.

• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; participates on and makes presentations to a variety of boards and commissions; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in engineering, public works and other types of public services as they relate to the area of assignment; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs.

• Recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.

• Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect City or departmental operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required.

• Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge and Expertise

• Civil and environmental engineering principles, techniques, policies, and procedures.

• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, project management, and supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision.

• Principles and practices of bidding process and contract administration and evaluation.

• Thorough knowledge of public works construction contracts, contractual requirements, specifications, contract administration, and claims avoidance and resolution.

• Expert knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects, including water and wastewater systems, storm-water, streets, parks, City facilities, and traffic systems design.

Modern office practices and technology, including personal computer hardware and software applications related to the work, such as computer-aided drafting concepts and applications, project management software and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

• Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.

• Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.

• Project management techniques, terminology, and practices.

• Public agency budgetary, contract administration, administrative practices, and general principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area.

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

• Ability to deal effectively with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff, in person and over the telephone.

Education and Experience:

Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills with any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be education, training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related engineering field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in professional engineering design, plan review, and project administration experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record or ability to travel to different location in the City frequently

Possession of a Professional Civil and/or Environmental Engineer license to practice in the State of Maine

Pay range will be 45.52 to $61.14 (based on a 40 hour/work week for Fiscal Year 2025). Benefits for this position include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as a retirement plan with employer contribution; group life insurance, and accrued leave time starting at 3 weeks of vacation and 3 weeks of sick leave per year.

Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews may be conducted following application review. A City application is required and available on the City's website at: www.bangormaine.gov/employ . Resumes and accompanying materials can be submitted during the application process. Questions can be directed to apply@bangormaine.gov. Thank you for your interest and time in applying!

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