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Job Class #32-01 FLSA Exempt
Non Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: City Engineer
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Supervisor: Public Works Director
Job Summary
Manages the operational, financial, and personnel activities of the engineering division. Directs the
conceptualization, design, construction management, and inspection of capital projects, subdivision
review and regulation and enforcement of ordinances. Analyzes the condition, capacity and expansion
of City-owned utilities and make recommendations for action.
Job Scope
Directly supervises subordinate supervisors and seventeen employees. Prepares and administers the
annual budget. Monitors expenditures during the year and makes recommendations for budget
modifications or additional funds.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, directs and reviews the work of professional and technical employees performing
engineering and architectural work.
Prepares engineering reports and offers recommendations to the Public Works Director, City
Manager, and City Council.
Provides engineering and architectural consultation to other City departments.
Coordinates, reviews, approves and administers a variety of Public Works projects involving
consulting engineering firms.
Assures compliance with local, state and federal laws, regulations and standards.
Prepares and delivers oral presentations at City Council, commissions and public meetings.
Responds to complaints and information requests from the public.
Advises and develops solutions for the public, upon request, for problems relating to public
infrastructure.
Communicates with the public and media regarding capital projects and City programs.
Assists in the development of the capital improvements program.
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Prepares and administers annual budget, monitors expenditures during year and makes
recommendations for modifications.
Directs the conceptualization, design, construction management and inspection of capital projects,
subdivision review and regulation and enforcement of codes.
Analyzes the condition, capacity and expansion of infrastructure and makes recommendations for
action.
Provides information to media through press releases and interviews.
Coordinates, reviews, approves and administers joint projects with Iowa Department of
Transportation, University of Iowa, City of Coralville and Johnson County.
Establishes and maintains design and construction specifications and reviews new and innovative
construction materials and methods.
Responsible for division safety and safety policies.
Serves as acting Public Works Director in his/her absence.
Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
and community.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are
encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The
employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is
occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to
adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather
conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious
places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives;
risk of radiation; and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering discipline from an educational institution
accredited by a DOE recognized accreditation body required and six years experience minimum in civil
engineering required. Two years minimum experience in supervision of engineering staff required.
State of Iowa Professional Engineer license in the field of civil engineering required. Valid driver's
license with satisfactory driving record required. Must be 18 years of age per Iowa Code 92.8. Must
pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
None specified.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of engineering principles and practice, public works design, and construction management
and inspection. Skills in observation, problem solving, oral and written communications, conflict
resolution, negotiations, technical writing, and project management. Ability to perform mathematical
functions in order to perform and review engineering calculations. Ability to effectively perform long and
short term planning and administer projects within the established deadlines. Ability to communicate
technical issues to non-technical people. Knowledge of financial documents and ability to manage and
create budgets and financial reports. Knowledge of City’s purchasing, financial and personnel policies.
Ability to effectively supervise and motivate employees. Knowledge of relevant computer software and
hardware including word processing and spreadsheets. Must possess strong oral and written
communication skills. Ability to research and manage long term projects.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.