City Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; additional job experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least two years of experience in Civil Engineering, Public Works, Construction, or a similar work environment; job-related advanced degrees or certifications may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of construction methods, field inspection techniques, and materials testing procedures.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand civil design drawings, schematics, maps, and related drawings.
• Ability to plan and organize work, analyze and solve problems, and prepare and support comprehensive reporting.
• Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers and communicate effectively and professionally by telephone, in writing, and in person.
• Advanced problem-solving skills, including the ability to resolve challenging issues by interpreting policy and intent.
• Ability to oversee defined projects, programs, and processes; apply advanced thinking; and work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and think rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
• Ability to develop goals and plans, prioritize and organize work, accomplish tasks, and concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency with basic business software, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and presentations, and basic office equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty; reliability, responsibility, and dependability are required.

Nice To Haves

• Additional job-related advanced degrees or certifications may be considered in lieu of required experience.
• Additional job experience may be considered in lieu of the required degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, professional, positive service to coworkers, internal and external customers, community members, and the public.
• Maintain a positive and productive environment in compliance with City, Department, and Division policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Administer construction and design contracts to ensure compliance with contract terms, city standards, and county and state requirements.
• Develop standardized specifications and contract documents for projects and services.
• Coordinate the application of city standards and inspection of infrastructure projects.
• Participate in selecting professional services consultants for capital improvement project contracts.
• Assess infrastructure conditions and needs and recommend improvements.
• Act as city liaison and construction inspector for capital improvement projects and/or private development.
• Prepare as-built reports, easements, affidavits, maintenance agreements, and cost estimates.
• Participate in and negotiate easement and right-of-way acquisition.
• Modify processes to enhance departmental performance.
• Provide constructive performance feedback on other staff members and the team's work as required.
• Serve as a role model and provide guidance and training to other team members as appropriate.
• Perform work safely and comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance and demonstrate reliability and dependability.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 13 paid holidays
• Five personal days
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Discounted recreation center membership