Assistant Public Works Director - Engineering

City of Waukee • Waukee, IA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Waukee is looking for an Assistant Director Public Works - Engineering to ensure that public improvements are constructed in accordance with State laws and accepted engineering standards while minimizing risk to the public as a result of these improvements and that the public’s resources are managed responsibly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction engineering from an accredited college or university AND five (5) years of experience in designing, planning and directing engineering projects related to municipal public works projects; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• IDOT technician certification for aggregate, PCC, soils, HMA and erosion control or the ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• American Public Works Association (APWA) certified Public Works Professional – Supervision or Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector or the ability to obtain within two years of hire.
• Must possess a valid Iowa Driver’s License and meet the requirements of the City’s motor vehicle policy.
• Able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local codes and regulations governing design and construction of public works projects.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering information sources and in the application of engineering methods.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Engineering Division staff through selection, orientation, training, performance management and discipline according to standard operating procedures, City policy and departmental rules and regulations.
• Develops and directs the Engineering Division policies, procedures, regulations, programs, systems, operations, goals and objectives.
• Oversees the financial aspects of the Engineering Division operations, including accounting for division revenues, approving expenditures, keeping accurate inventory and preparing annual CIP and budget request.
• Reviews plans submitted by consulting engineers and privately owned utility companies to ensure conformance with established requirements.
• Provides direction, coordination and oversight for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), private development projects, environmental, transportation, and construction areas of Public Works involving public and private infrastructure.
• Ensures that public infrastructure and associated right-of-ways/easements are managed and maintained in accordance with State laws and current engineering standards.
• Keeps the Public Works – Engineering Division in compliance with all Federal and State safety standards and regulations.
• Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager