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Civil Engineer II or III - Transportation

Employer
City of Arvada
Location
Arvada, Colorado
Salary
$79,798.20 - $109,111.68 Annually
Closing date
Jun 26, 2022

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Specialty
Utility Engineering
Position Type
Engineer
Contract Type
Permanent
Organization Type
Government

SALARY: $6,649.85 - $9,092.64 Monthly
$79,798.20 - $109,111.68 Annually OPENING DATE: 05/13/22 CLOSING DATE: 06/10/22 11:59 PM POSITION PURPOSE:

Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. 

Placement into a Civil Engineer II or III will be dependent on years of experience and certifications (PE).  Please upload certifications into attachments upon application. 

As Project Manager, responsible for the design and contract administration of routine to moderately complex projects related to the city’s infrastructure.  Responsible for the review and monitoring of privately constructed improvements within the public right-of-way and easements. This is not a design position but a design background is preferred.
 
Civil Engineer II/III:

JOB FUNCTIONS / SCOPE OF AUTHORITY:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Prepares and/or develops plans for routine to moderately complex projects and programs involving coordination with other departments and/or outside organizations.

  • Prepares requests for proposals, environmental studies, right-of-way acquisitions, and design of infrastructure projects.

  • Prepares routine to moderately complex public infrastructure project bids and construction contracts.

  • Administers routine to moderately complex contracts, which may include preparation of progress payments, negotiation of change orders, resolving contract payment disputes, and ensuring compliance with provisions in the contract. 

  • Reviews engineering plans submitted by others, recommend changes for reasonableness, to conform with existing infrastructure, or in conformance to the city’s Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements.

  • Enforces the city’s Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements.

  • Reviews and coordinates routine programs and projects with governmental agencies, districts, landowners, contractors, and consultants.

  • Assists in negotiation of acquisition of right of way from property owners.

  • Prepares budgets and reports on capital improvement / maintenance projects for public works programs.

  • Proposes updates to the Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements.

  • Develops specific routine project budget, oversees expenditures of the project funds.

  • Analyzes alternative solutions to projects to determine the most adequate and cost effective solution.

  • Communicates and interacts with a variety of interests including but not limited to: elected officials, government and quasi-government representatives, districts, landholders, developers, citizens and others as needed to perform the duties and functions of the civil engineer II position.

  • Demonstrates a respectful attitude towards customers and coworkers that promotes teamwork, open communication, and effective customer service. 

  • Acts with the customer in mind, responds to requests promptly and provides effective services or solutions for customers.

  • Exercises appropriate level of initiative and judgment to make decisions within the scope of assigned authority.

 

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

  • Basic to solid knowledge of principles and practices of engineering, including standards, policies, and technical issues.

  • Basic to solid knowledge of public works practices and procedures, planning, and administration.

  • Experience in preparing and negotiating contractor and vendor contracts. 

  • Knowledge and ability to apply independent evaluation, selection and application of standard engineering techniques. 

  • Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.

  • Ability to prioritize multiple and changing work requests while meeting the many needs of the customers/users. 

  • Ability to exercise sound initiative and judgment as well as make decisions within the scope of assigned authority. 

 

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

  • Represents division on various city committees and outside organizations.

  • Other duties as required.

 

—Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job—

 

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY: 

Receives general supervision from an Engineering Manager and may receive guidance, training and direction from a civil engineer IV.  Plans own work to meet defined work plans and objectives.   Most of the time precedents and/or procedures exist.  Expected to handle different and specialized situations.  Guidance may be required in unusual situations.  Decisions based on organizational policy, codes, ordinances, goals and/or objectives.  Adheres to procedures set forth in the City of Arvada codes and ordinances, and department and division policies and procedures.

 

Financial Accountability:

Makes recommendations to supervisor for project budget allocations.  Responsible for making decisions that affect the allocations of money for projects, varying from $50,000 to over $1 million.  May approve expenditures up to $5,000.

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