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Job Class #15-02 FLSA Exempt
Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: Civil Engineer
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Supervisor: City Engineer
Job Summary
Under direction, designs and administers Public Works projects. Provides advanced technical
engineering problem solving and design work. Writes specifications and contracts and serves as
project leader on a wide variety of infrastructure projects.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Analyzes infrastructure problems in Public Works projects; develops solutions; and makes
recommendations to the City Engineer and Director of Public Works.
Serves as project team leader for infrastructure projects.
Supervises the surveying, design, drafting and construction inspection of Public Works projects.
Interviews, hires and trains assigned personnel.
Schedules and monitors work activities of assigned project team members.
Establishes rules, procedures and standards for administering Public Works projects.
Performs technical design, engineering, specifications and contract and construction documentations
using computer-aided design, computer software and engineering calculations.
Maintains detailed notes about projects for the purpose of audit review and payment preparation.
Monitors project expenditures and payments.
Oversees permitting process for projects involving federal, state and local agencies.
Writes technical engineering specifications and contract documents.
Administers projects through all phases including planning, scheduling, and construction.
Performs Public Works project cost estimating for budgetary and bidding purposes.
Prepares easement and property acquisition documents and negotiates easements and property
acquisitions.
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Reviews engineering calculations, plans, plats and construction drawings prepared by private
consultants.
Assists in development of capital improvement program and budget.
Provides information to public on Public Works plans and issues; responds to public inquiries and
complaints; or refers to appropriate persons.
Attends City Council meetings; answers questions; presents project updates.
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. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch,
or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 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 wet and/or humid conditions, moving
mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals,
risk of electrical shock, explosives, vibration, and confined spaces.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an educational institution accredited by a DOE recognized
accreditation body required. Must successfully pass 8-hour Fundamentals of Engineering exam within
six months of employment. Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving required. Must be 18 years of
age per Iowa Code 92.8. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
One year of experience in the civil engineering field preferred.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of engineering and land surveying principles and practices. Knowledge of street, storm and
sanitary sewer design. Knowledge of construction methods and materials. Skills in engineering
problem solving and conflict resolution. Skills in managing complex projects. Skills in technical writing.
Skills in operating computer and various engineering design software. Ability to make decisions in
stressful situations and communicate effectively. Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications,
blueprints, easement documents, engineering reports, design manuals and contract documents. Ability
to perform technical engineering calculations. Ability to attend work regularly.
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.