City Engineer

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Rate: starting $72,196 - $81,348 annual

Full benefits package includes: MO Lagers Pension, medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability and various voluntary benefit plans

General Purpose of Position

Performs complex analytical civil engineering work in providing office and field support for subdivisions, flood plain management, bridges, water distribution, storm water drainage, and other Public Works projects and programs to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws, City ordinances, design standards, and other applicable criteria

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides managerial expertise in matters pertaining to engineering within the City

• Provides project management and quality assurance for the construction of the municipal public works projects

• Oversees assigned projects to ensure contractor compliance with time and budget parameters for the project

• Oversees the maintenance of, reviews and updates, the sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage, bridge, box culvert, and street system maps, data base, and comprehensive plans

• Maintains the engineering library, infrastructure records, city plans, maps, subdivision plats, traffic counts, etc

• Reviews and inspects utility excavation permits, street use permits, flood plain development permits, etc.

• Assists in the evaluation of transportation and traffic impacts of development proposals, permits, subdivisions and re-zonings, plats, etc. Prepares traffic, utility and other studies and reports

• Enforces City ordinances relating to use of public streets, including excavation permits

• Prepares budget requests for division and administers adopted division budget

• Administers Flood Plain Development Ordinance portion of City Code and Sidewalk Replacement Program

• Investigates and takes appropriate action on citizen complaints regarding storm water drainage problems

• Reviews and coordinates projects by other agencies (MSD, St. Louis County or Missouri State Highway Departments) in City limits

• Applies for Federal/State/Local/MSD Grants and administers grant capital improvement projects

• Serves as City's Traffic Engineer

• Performs necessary drainage and construction surveys

• Administers the Sewer Lateral Program.

• Provides for the oversight of planning activities on behalf of the City

• Determines applicable City codes, State and Federal regulations, and requirements for assigned projects

• Develops and coordinates the preparation of engineering plans and specifications, coordinates required advertising for bids, reviews construction bids and makes necessary recommendations based on lowest and best bids, competency of vendors and consultants, and the selection criteria

• Maintains and updates City subdivision and public works standards

• Assures as-built records of projects, and documents necessary changes for the operation and maintenance programs

• Reviews subdivisions and private project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations, and standards, adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with approved plans

• Provides for communication on behalf of the Department in all engineering matters

• Advises City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, and Traffic Commission on engineering matters

• Responds to public and other inquiries relative to engineering, policies and procedures on specific projects and other information

• Evaluates issues and options regarding municipal public works and makes recommendations

• Participates in public interviews, providing descriptions of various City projects to the public

• Maintains regular contact with consulting engineers, construction project engineers, City, County, State and Federal agencies, professional and technical groups and the general public regarding division activities and services and available programs

• Provides technical assistance to the Mayor and other Departments as needed

• Serves as ex-officio member of various City and citizen committees as needed

• Represents City on various area-wide committees regarding public works matters as needed.

• Performs other duties as directed

Requirements

Education and Experience

Graduation from a four-year college or university, having an accredited course of study, with a bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Employee must have at least two years of progressively responsible experience in the field.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess registration as an Engineer Intern. in the State of Missouri, and a P.E. license is preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must be a Certified Flood Plain Manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran