City Engineer



City Engineer

Salary

$72,131.94 - $86,558.33 Annually

Location

St. Joseph, MO

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

00727

Department

Public Works & Transportation

Division

Engineering

Opening Date

11/21/2017

Closing Date

2/28/2018 11:59 PM Central

Job Summary/Scope

SALARY NEGOTIABLE - DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS

Job Summary/Scope
Oversees engineering division activities and programs. Work involves technical assistance to the Director of Public Works and Transportation. Supervisory and budgetary responsibility.
 
Supervisory Responsibility
Integral to the position of City Engineer is the responsibility for developing subordinates to their fullest potential by exercising appropriate degrees of coaching, training, guiding, evaluating, correcting and, if necessary, disciplining.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supervises, manages, and coordinates projects in the City engineering division.  Supervises and advises engineering employees.
  • Meets with city staff including engineering staff, public works and other departments to provide engineering advice. Researches data and information as needed. 
  • Plans for future projects. Estimates all costs associated with projects, including design, land acquisition and construction. Prepares and monitors schedules for all projects.
  • Develops data on revenue needs of the department.
  • Evaluates, recommends and negotiates contracts for outside professional services, both engineering and architectural.  Reviews work in progress and upon completion and recommends payment.
  • Analyzes impact on and recommends methods of implementing federal and state legislation/regulations which affect Public Works & Transportation projects.
  • Conducts trips to the field to inspect construction on city contracts, work by other Public Works divisions, drainage problems and to handle citizen inquiries and complaints.
  • Reviews plans submitted by other professionals for sanitary sewers, subdivisions and storm water appurtenances. Prepares, maintains and updates City standards for construction and infrastructure development.
  • Responds to citizen complaints and questions. 
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
 
Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Materials & Equipment, Working Environment/Physical Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Five years experience in Public Works, with at least three years at a supervisory level, or any equivalent combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Requires 3-5 years experience as licensed professional engineer and registration by the State of Missouri as a professional engineer.
  • Valid Driver's License required.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of operations, as applied to public works activities and projects within a city environment.
  • Skill in public relations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Must develop a general knowledge of City Code of Ordinances, State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to general public works operations within six months from date of employment.
 
Materials and Equipment Directly Used
Uses a wide range of materials and office equipment such as computer with various software applications, printers, and copiers. Also uses a wide range of tools when conducting inspections on city contracts. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.
 
Working Environment/Physical Requirement
Work is mainly performed in an office setting with a controlled environment. Required to perform field visits in a wide range of weather conditions. Must be able to routinely lift objects weighing up to thirty pounds, occasionally lift objects weighing 50+ pounds with assistance. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

Education

Education
Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering required. 
 

Passing of a drug screening required prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a Governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
 which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.

The following benefits are provided for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees who regularly work at least 30 hours per week (benefits are pro-rated for these individuals). This is a brief summary only. Additional details can be obtained from the Human Resources Department, Room 403; City Hall, St. Joseph, Missouri or by calling (816) 271-4670.

Compensation (Pay):
Payday occurs every other Thursday, for the pay period ending the preceding Sunday at midnight.

Vacation:
You begin earning vacation from the first day on the job. Vacation is earned at the following rates per pay period:

Years of ServiceHours/Pay PeriodDays/Year
0-end of 7 years 3.08 (4.62 Fire)10 (5 Fire)
begin 8-end of 154.62 (6.47 Fire)15 (7 Fire)
begin of year 166.16 (9.24 Fire)20 (10 Fire)

There is no "waiting period" to utilize your vacation accruals. However, use of vacation time is subject to supervisor approval. You may carry over four weeks or 160 hours, (240 hours for 24-hour Fire Personnel) of vacation leave from one year to the next.

Sick Leave:
Should you have any personal illness, injury, doctor or dentist appointments, you may use your accumulated sick leave. There is no "waiting period" to utilize your accruals, however sick leave must be approved by your supervisor. Sick leave is earned at the following rates per pay period:

Maximum Sick Leave Earned Maximum Sick Leave Accumulated
Per Pay Period Per Year Hours Days
4 hours 13 days1 600200
6 hours-FIRE 6.5 days- FIRE 2400-FIRE 100-FIRE

Holidays: Holidays falling on Saturday are recognized on Friday; Sunday holidays are recognized on the following Monday.
The City recognizes eleven paid holidays as follows:

New Year's Day
Washington's Birthday
Martin Luther King Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day

Retirement:
The City participates in L.A.G.E.R.S. (Local Government Employees Retirement System) retirement program. The City pays 11%, and eligible employees pay 4% of gross salary toward the cost of membership. Early retirement is available at age 55 after five years of service. Full retirement; age 60. Firefighters may retire with reduced benefits at age 50; full retirement at age 55. Firefighters and Police Officers are not subject to Social Security withholding (FICA), except for the Medicare portion currently at 1.45%.

INSURANCE
Health:
The City currently has two PPO plan options. The employee's coverage is paid in full by the City for the base plan. If an employee chooses to buy up or add dependent/family coverage, there is an additional cost to the employee.

The City is currently enrolled in Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City for health insurance. Co-payments and maximum out-of-pocket expenses, as well as details related to managed care, are covered during employee orientation soon after you start employment.

Dental:
The employee's premium is paid in full by the City. Coverage is available for dependent/family with the premium paid 100% by the employee. The City's dental insurance is provided by CIGNA. There is a $50 annual deductible ($100 per family), except no deductible for preventative services. Enrollment for dependents must either be at the time of employment or during a once-a-year "open enrollment" held each May.

Vision:
A voluntary vision plan is also available to eligible employees.  The premium for coverage is paid for by the employee.  The City's vision plan is provided by Superior Vision.

Life:
Group Term Insurance of two times annual salary is provided. In addition an equal amount of accidental death and dismemberment coverage (AD&D) is provided. Three plans are offered for dependent coverage with the premium paid 100% by the employee. Supplemental Life is also available to EMPLOYEES ONLY in increments from $10,000 up to two times your annual salary. Cost is based on your age and amount of insurance elected. The City's life insurance plan is provided by Minnesota Life.

Supplemental Cancer & Universal Life:
Available to employees and their family members.
Cancer: available at two levels of coverage with rates dependent upon which level is elected and who will be covered under the plan.
Universal Life: life insurance that builds cash value with rates dependent upon amount of coverage desired Smoker/non-smoker rates available.

Both the Cancer and Universal Life are portable policies (can be continued at the same rates after leaving employment with the City.) These policies are through Colonial Insurance.

LTD:
Long Term Disability is available to employees who are unable to perform their job. There is a 120-day waiting period, with payment of 60% of your wage after that time for up to two years. Benefits could potentially be continued up to age 65. Our carrier, CIGNA, determines eligibility and conditions.

Agency
City of St. Joseph
Address
1100 Frederick Ave, Room 403

St. Joseph, Missouri, 64501
Phone
816-271-4674