Deputy Public Works Director / City Engineer

About the role

The Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer assists in planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the activities of the Engineering Division and assigned Public Works functions, particularly the Water Department, Water Pollution Control Department, and Public Works Environmental Division.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Public Works Director in planning, directing, and integrating engineering and capital improvement programs;
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, rules, codes, and regulations;
• Review and evaluate engineering plans and technical documents for compliance;
• Coordinate projects with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and affected community groups;
• Prepare clear and logical reports and presentations for public meetings;
• Organize, supervise, and motivate professional and technical staff;
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance;
• Maintain collaborative and cooperative working relationships with elected officials, City employees, and the public;
• Operate a motor vehicle and job-related equipment;
• Perform all duties in accordance with City policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and the safety of others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required;
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Idaho required;
• Six (6) to eight (8) years of civil engineering experience or public works experience required, at least two (2) of which were at a supervisory or management level;
• Certification as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) within six (6) months of hire date. Failure to acquire this certification by the established date will violate the terms of the position and will result in layoff from the position;
• Valid Idaho driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

Skills

• Knowledge Of Civil engineering principles and practices, particularly in public infrastructure and capital improvement projects;
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations governing engineering and public works activities;
• FEMA, NFIP, and current floodplain development requirements;
• Construction management, cost estimating, public bidding procedures, and contract administration;
• Subdivision review processes and development standards;
• Public administration principles, including budgeting, purchasing, and recordkeeping;
• GIS systems, computer-aided design software, and project management tools;
• GPS, surveying, and field data collection technologies;
• Principles and practices of management and supervision;
• Customer service methods and techniques;
• Operation of standard office equipment and personal computers with job-related software applications.

Benefits

The City of Pocatello offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees:

• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• PERSI Retirement
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• 457 Retirement Planning
• HRA VEBA Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical Dependent Care
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Education Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
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