City Engineer

The City of Liberty Lake is seeking a seasoned professional to serve our City as our City Engineer. Salary range is dependent on qualifications.

The City Engineer manages consultants and contractors in the designing and construction of City infrastructure and parks projects; provides technical support and assistance in the planning, development, review, estimating, bidding, and award of various professional service and construction projects; assists in the development and implementation of civil engineering plans, permits, standards and specifications; and, generates computer-aided design drawings for capital projects, including data entry, revision and correction of existing drawings, maps and records, as needed.

Please review the Job Description for more details regarding this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

(Note: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.)

A. Manage planning, design and construction projects to a defined schedule and budget.

B. Manage consultants and contractors in the design and construction of City infrastructure and Parks projects.

C. Prepare engineering designs and bid documents for City projects; reviews and evaluates, proposed projects; prepares reports and recommendation to superiors.

D. Plan, direct, and coordinate the inspection of City and developers’ construction projects to ensure compliance with approved engineering plans, as well as City Code, standards and specifications.

E. Evaluate infrastructure conditions and assists in prioritizing capital projects and identifying long term transportation needs.

F. Make special studies and reports on a variety of subjects and activities as a basis for recommendations to Director of Planning and Engineering, City Administrator, the Mayor, and City Council.

G. Assist in preparation and administration of grants associated with capital improvements and infrastructure

H. Draft codes and regulations related to engineering and public street standards, subdivision construction standards, frontage improvements, right-of-way permits, and street lighting improvements.

I. Decide on civil plan review procedures and interprets the application of street standards, design and engineering specifications; checks plan and specifications for accuracy of design and completeness. Interprets and applies relevant codes, policies, rules, and regulations.

J. Maintain liaison with appropriate local, County, State, and Federal agencies regarding joint projects.

K. Provide technical assistance to other staff, and assists in planning, engineering, and design work in support of streets and parks projects, land use, and building plan reviews.

L. Monitor and interacts in inter-governmental actions affecting the City of Liberty Lake, as may be requested by the Director of Planning & Engineering or the City Administrator.

M. Assist in the development and implementation of development and construction standards, street standards, capital and project planning, code enforcement, building site and subdivision development, environmental reviews, and development of program policies, goals and objectives.

N. Ensure conformance to City plans and regulations through code enforcements strategies.

O. Provide technical support to City staff and supervises consultants in preparation of projects plans, agreement, specification, cost estimates, and contract administration for capital projects.

P. The City Engineer assists in project planning and cost estimation for the City’s Capital Improvement Plan.

Q. The City Engineer is expected to perform all duties and responsibilities as described, in a professional and appropriate manner that is reflective of the Mission, Vision and Values of The City of Liberty Lake. In addition to these expectations, other duties and responsibilities may be assigned to the City Engineer.

R. The City Engineer. does not have responsibility for:

a. Operating Department Budget Planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

[Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, certification, licensing experience, knowledge, skill and/or ability required. A combination or accumulation of applicable work-related experience and/or education may be recognized as sufficiently meeting the pre-requisites outlined below.]

Required Experience:

1. A minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional management experience civil engineering or public works administration.

2. Experience in traffic/transportation, construction management, grant writing and administration for public works projects, and/or land development is desirable.

Required Credentials:

A. Licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) is required.

B. A four (4) year college or university degree (accredited program), preferably in civil engineering or related field.

C. Must have or be able to obtain a valid State Driver’s License.

D. Must pass a background and driving records checks.

Required Expertise & Skills:

1. Specific knowledge and experience in the field of Civil Engineering sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

2. Ability to absorb and analyze complex technical information rapidly, draw logical conclusions and make rapid decisions of major scope with full awareness of technical, legal, and financial consequences.

3. Ability to plan, organize, and delegate responsibility, supervise, and review the work of others in a team environment, to secure efficient and appropriate results.

4. Time Management: Ability to establish and meet rigid timelines.

5. Municipal government experience making public presentation and representing the employer in technical, policy or other related forums.

6. Ability to maintain good working relationships with outside agencies.

7. Critical Thinking, Sound Professional Judgment and Decision Making: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

8. Excellent Communication Skills (Written & Verbal): Communicating effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

9. Delivers and models the highest level of external (and internal) customer service with all stakeholder interactions.

10. Computers and Electronics: Intermediate working knowledge and skill operating technology/computer-based work programs/software commonly used within professional settings.

11. Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Eligibility: Coverage begins for new hires and their dependents on the first day of the month, following the first day of employment.

Medical: Qualified employees may select from three health plan options; The monthly premium varies depending upon the plan and coverage level selected.

Dental: Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental of Washington. The monthly premium is minimal for employees and eligible dependents.

Vision: Vision coverage is paid for by the City of Liberty Lake.

Life Insurance - Employee Only: Group Term Life Insurance and AD & D for the employee is paid for by the City of Liberty Lake.

Life Insurance - Eligible Dependent(s): Group Term Life Insurance for eligible dependent(s) is paid for by the City of Liberty Lake.

Long-Term Disability Insurance: Long-Term Disability Insurance is paid for by the City of Liberty Lake.

Employee Assistance Program

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a referral and counseling service for employees and their eligible dependents.

HRA VEBA: Upon the adoption of the annual budget, the City of Liberty Lake contributes a predetermined dollar amount to the employee’s HRA VEBA account on an annual basis.

Voluntary Benefits: The City of Liberty Lake offers voluntary benefits such as LegalShield/ID Shield, and supplemental life insurance for employees and spouse/domestic partners, and dependent children.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Public Employees' Retirement System: PERS Employees' Retirement System (PERS) is a plan choice retirement plan (PERS 2 or PERS 3) covering non-uniformed employees.

Deferred Compensation

401A: A predetermined percentage of each check will be contributed to this plan.

457: This is a voluntary plan that employees can contribute an additional dollar amount or a percentage of each check.

PAID TIME OFF

City of Liberty Lake observes eleven (11) paid holidays, prorated based on hire date. Thirty-two (32) hours of floating holiday are provided each year; however, the hours are prorated based on the quarter hired for the first year. Employees accrue four (4) hours of paid vacation year pay period. Sick leave is frontloaded upon hire with forty (40) hours, after six (6) months employees will accrue four (4) hours per pay period.