City Engineer

The City of Idaho Falls is accepting applications for the position of City Engineer.  This position performs technical and professional duties associated with the planning, directing, and controlling division technical work units engaged in engineering service for the planning, designing, construction, and maintenance of various City projects, developments, and new subdivisions.

• The salary posted above is the starting salary range.

Manages day to day operations of the engineering division; develops operational strategies; evaluates ongoing methods, practices, and procedures; makes recommendations effecting policy change and implements the same upon approval; acts as technical advisor to City staff and administration as needed.

Serves as technical advisor to the City Mayor, Council, Public Works Director and city-wide division or department heads with respect to all projects requiring engineering insight or oversight in compliance with local or state codes; provides engineering design, review and construction management assistance as required to design, review, bid, and build city funded infrastructure or capital improvement projects; develops and recommends five-year capital improvement plan related to water, sewer, and street infrastructure; assists in preparing annual budget.

Attends a variety of public meetings with local groups or agencies and with State and Federal Agencies; gives presentations for various groups or agencies explaining proposed projects and developments, including cost analysis, alternate designs, expected problems, and environmental impact; evaluates designs to ensure that the project contributes to community needs related to street, water, sewer, and drainage systems.

Reviews City and consultant prepared construction and  subdivision plans and determines the adequacy of said plans in meeting the City's established standards and limits for accuracy, street cross-sections, designs, curvature, water and sewer line sizes, etc.; determines plat conformity to City's overall established street and utility patterns; directs and controls work by other City departments/divisions and developers within public rights-of-way to assure that the work meets City standards, requirements, and sound engineering practices.

Reviews annexation and development agreements to ensure that the terms thereof are consistent with appropriate engineering standards and with the related improvement drawings; reviews and approves site plans for public developments and improvements; verifies city ability to service potential new property with regards to water, sewer, and street requirements.

Attends pre-project planning and coordination meetings; serves on and makes presentations before various Boards, Council, and Commissions; explains project goals, objectives, and impact, gives insights related to traffic impact, safety, etc.; and makes professional recommendations regarding developments and subdivisions.

Evaluates controversies between contractors and construction inspectors; assists in determining appropriate action and makes recommendations to resolve issues.

Gives professional testimony in court representing City's position or provides written depositions when required; addresses civic groups and responds to inquiries regarding Engineering projects and developments.

Performs related duties as required.1.         Education and Experience:

A.         Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field;

AND

B.         Eight (8) years of professional experience associated with municipal engineering or closely related field;

OR

C.         An equivalent combination of education and experience.
2.     Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of project management techniques and practices; thorough knowledge of design engineering, survey, inspection, and signing and striping, as each is essential to a variety of municipal projects; thorough knowledge of engineering standards and requirements as established by various State and Federal Agencies (i.e., Idaho Department of Highways, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Health and Welfare, United States Environmental Protection Agency, and Federal Aviation Agency); thorough knowledge of the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" for streets and highways; thorough knowledge of survey practices and equipment operation; thorough knowledge of intricacies involved in inspection of construction work; considerable knowledge of traffic engineering systems and standards; considerable knowledge of budget preparation and control; various software applications, i.e., ArcGIS, ArcReader, etc.

Skill in the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving.

Ability to effectively implement and carry out complex engineering goals related to City growth and development; ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of complex engineering situations; ability to cope with pressures arising out of municipal liabilities; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to develop effective working relationships with Elected Officials, Agency Heads, fellow professionals, the public, and subordinates; ability to exercise diplomacy in dealing with a variety of problems affecting the image of local government.         
3.     Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid Idaho driver's license; Must be a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Idaho.Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls.  Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving minimal muscular strain, related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, and reaching.

 Essential functions require talking, hearing, and seeing.   Common eye, hand, finger dexterity is required.  Periodic exposure to workplace hazards surrounding "hard-hat" environments.

Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving.  Periodic travel required in normal course of job performance.