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Job Class #30-17 FLSA Exempt
Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: Assistant City Engineer
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Supervisor: City Engineer
Job Summary
Assists with the operational, financial, and personnel activities of the engineering division. Manages
the design, construction administration, and inspection of public improvement projects. Analyzes
the condition, capacity and expansion of City-owned utilities and makes recommendations for
action.
Job Scope
Directly supervises five to ten employees at the direction of the City Engineer. Assists in the
development of the budget and makes recommendations for purchases, capital items or additional
employees during the annual budget process. Monitors expenditures during the year.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Plans, assigns and reviews the work of staff in the planning, design, administration and
construction of public improvement projects and the capital improvement program.
Provides engineering and architectural consultation to other City departments.
Prepares and delivers oral presentations at City Council, commissions and public meetings.
Listens and responds to complaints and information requests from the public.
Advises and develops solutions for the public, upon request, for problems relating to public
infrastructure.
Assists in the development of public improvement projects and the capital improvements
program.
Assists in preparing and administering an annual budget, monitoring expenditures
during the year and making recommendations for modifications.
Provides information to media through press releases and interviews, and issues required press
releases for public improvement projects.
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Assists in establishing and maintaining design and construction specifications, reviewing new
and innovative construction materials and methods and evaluating equipment performance.
Reviews and recommends appropriate software, including AutoCAD, asset management and
GIS software.
Assigns workload and evaluates progress, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and
standards, and the City’s capital improvement program.
Participates in the interview, selection and evaluation of employees, and completes incident
reports for on-the-job incidents/injuries.
Oversees safety and acts as chairperson of division safety committee.
Reviews and approves staff time entry in time and attendance system.
Investigates misconduct and recommends action to be taken.
Assists with overseeing inter-division/department coordination and serves as liaison for
engineering services with other City departments, divisions, developers, and outside agencies.
Coordinates with other departments and divisions to develop plans and programs.
Serves as acting City Engineer 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.
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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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 of
experience minimum in civil engineering required. Or equivalent combination of education and
experience. 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
Two years of experience in supervision of engineering staff preferred. National Incident
Management System (NIMS) training preferred.
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.