Deputy Chief Engineer - Water and Sewer Department
Deputy Chief Engineer - Water and Sewer Department
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$ 119700 - 167600
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Job Description
Full Salary Range: $119700 $167600 Annually
*Salary offer dependent upon experience and qualifications at the time of hire.
Hiring Bonus: Offering a $5000 hiring bonus for this engineering and supervisor role. In addition there will be an additional $5000 bonus upon the successful completion of the 6month probationary period.
City of Greeleys Total Rewards
The City of Greeley is proud to offer a robust benefits package in addition to your wages. This package includes health and wellness retirement savings discounted access to Greeley facilities and more.
Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.
Job Summary:
The City of Greeley is seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer to join the Water and Sewer Department who is leader and professional committed to providing excellence. At Greeley Water & Sewer we strive to achieve excellence through continuous improvement attention to detail teamwork leadership enthusiasm and a growth mindset. Under the general direction of the Chief Engineer the Deputy Chief will lead engineering teams that take great pride in their work and improving water & sewers systems across Greeley. Develop talent cultivate culture and work with the leadership team to engage staff that are eager to provide bottomup solutions and problem solving. This position will be supervising coordinating and overseeing the activities and operations of engineering division for the Water and Sewer Department including Water Treatment Plants Water Resources Collection System Distribution & Transmission Wastewater Treatment & Nonpotable system. Engineering Division.
This position performs highly complex engineering administration duties; serves as project manager occasionally on assigned projects; reviews plans and specifications of Water and Sewer projects and recommends changes for compliance; responds to questions and inquiries from the general public contractors and engineering professionals; and coordinates activities with other City departments and outside agencies. The Deputy Chief Is responsible to: serve as the program manager of the water & sewer Capital Infrastructure including engineering design and construction services necessary to plan and manage projects associated with projects located at the treatment plants or linear projects across the City ; responsible for master planning the existing and future infrastructure for the entire citys water sewer and nonpotable systems work with regional partners to ensure seamless coordination of water or wastewater for Northern Colorado and specifically Greeley with data driven decisions; program management including design construction and processes necessary to implement improvements; communicates to the community for ongoing and future work; supervise engineers engineering technicians and support staff; and implement improvement projects for continual improvement in the Citys infrastructure. This position may be located in Fort Collins and/or Greeley.
Experience Knowledge Skills:
Minimum Requirements
Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record (for positions that require driving on behalf of the City).
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university in Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering or a closely related field).
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE).
15 years of experience in municipal engineering or similar related work experience in a nongovernmental or governmental environment.
10 years of experience in the design construction and oversight of water and wastewater projects that includes knowledge of the materials design methods and
construction techniques used in the design.
Candidates should have skills and understanding of software packages relating to ArcMap/GIS.
OR
A combination of related education experience certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job may be considered by the hiring authority.
Preferred
Masters of Science preferred.
5 years of experience in hydraulic modelling InfoWater software.
5 years of experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS Pro.
5 years of supervisory experience preferred including supervising employees and projects performance management and conflict resolution.
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of environmental permitting requirements including the National Environmental Policy Act Clean Water Act and Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment
Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities
Collaboration skills including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal
Computer skills including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Access etc. and ArcGIS Pro and experiment with
new software and systems
Interpersonal skills including the ability to facilitate interaction communication and teamwork between others
Oral written and listening communication skills including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages information concepts and
details accurately and clearly
Organizational skills including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines manage appointments create schedules coordinate and facilitate meetings and
make decisions
Ability to work under pressure manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal
effectiveness
Ability to prioritize work meet deadlines and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results
Ability to maintain a strong work ethic positive problemsolving attitude and enthusiasm for the work performed
Ability to selfstart and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects
Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments
Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies
Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds cultures and ages
Ability to navigate a complex political environment
Knowledge of project management methodologies tools processes principles and best practices
Project management skills including the ability to organize data and materials solve problems negotiate with others to reach a common objective communicate
information and changes adapt to shifting priorities manage conflict and meet deadlines
Employee management supervision and team building skills including the ability to train and coach others communicate effectively manage conflict reward good
behavior and establish and maintain accountability
Conflict management skills including the ability to remain impartial get disparate and adverse parties to reach consensus and negotiate amicable resolutions in
order to maintain cohesion and cooperation
Leadership skills including the ability to effectively manage various personalities and persuade others to take particular courses of action
Ability to influence change through a collaborative and inclusive style
Ability to lead and motivate others including those who may be outside your immediate sphere of influence
Analytical and problemsolving skills including the ability to examine and summarize data and trends in order to resolve issues and produce results
Critical thinking skills including the ability to identify problems questions and assumptions; establish significance; and understand logical connections between
ideas.
Essential Functions:
Knowledge of environmental permitting requirements including the National Environmental Policy Act Clean Water Act and Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment
Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities
Collaboration skills including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal
Computer skills including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Access etc. and ArcGIS Pro and experiment with
new software and systems
Interpersonal skills including the ability to facilitate interaction communication and teamwork between others
Oral written and listening communication skills including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages information concepts and
details accurately and clearly
Organizational skills including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines manage appointments create schedules coordinate and facilitate meetings and
make decisions
Ability to work under pressure manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal
effectiveness
Ability to prioritize work meet deadlines and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results
Ability to maintain a strong work ethic positive problemsolving attitude and enthusiasm for the work performed
Ability to selfstart and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects
Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments
Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies
Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds cultures and ages
Ability to navigate a complex political environment
Knowledge of project management methodologies tools processes principles and best practices
Project management skills including the ability to organize data and materials solve problems negotiate with others to reach a common objective communicate
information and changes adapt to shifting priorities manage conflict and meet deadlines
Employee management supervision and team building skills including the ability to train and coach others communicate effectively manage conflict reward good
behavior and establish and maintain accountability
Conflict management skills including the ability to remain impartial get disparate and adverse parties to reach consensus and negotiate amicable resolutions in
order to maintain cohesion and cooperation
Leadership skills including the ability to effectively manage various personalities and persuade others to take particular courses of action
Ability to influence change through a collaborative and inclusive style
Ability to lead and motivate others including those who may be outside your immediate sphere of influence
Analytical and problemsolving skills including the ability to examine and summarize data and trends in order to resolve issues and produce results
Critical thinking skills including the ability to identify problems questions and assumptions; establish significance; and understand logical connections between
ideas.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Exemplifies and promotes City of Greeley values.
Leadership skills including the ability to effectively manage various personalities and persuade others to take courses of action.
Organizes and delegates assignments to team members.
Hires trains motivates and coaches employees.
Evaluates employee performance and assists in setting goals.
Holds employees accountable for assigned tasks and goals.
Provides timely and constructive feedback.
Provides training opportunities with a focus on employee development.
Provides proper documentation for human resource actions.
Resolves conflicts and complaints.
Analyzes information and processes and develops more effective or efficient processes.
Establishes and achieves business and financial objectives.
Ensures compliance with safety procedures.
Travel: May be required to travel up to 10 of the time for training or conferences. Travel outside of the office will be dependent on project needs coordination and activities within Greeley and Northern Colorado.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
The work environment is a combination of inoffice and field locations with frequent interaction with other staff and frequent participation in meetings. Estimated
work location includes office 90 and field 10.
Frequent public contact in person by email/telephone with office and field and participation in meetings. Sometimes facing adverse or confrontational situations
with internal/external customers.
Exposure to all weather conditions and various types of noise when on project sites.
Fieldwork involves working in and around construction projects with heavy equipment being used by contractors.
oSafety equipment such as hard hat reflective safety vest hard toe boots and safety glasses are provided and used as needed.
Position requires incumbent to be ambulatory.
Mobility and manual dexterity to inspect work sites operate vehicles and use computer equipment.
Vision enough to interpret written documents interpret engineering drawings and inspect work products.
Communication skills to adequately convey information to contractors property owners other personnel and the general public.
Mobility to inspect work sites for compliance with plans and specifications and move over rough uneven or rocky surfaces.
Manual dexterity to operate computer equipment and vehicles to accurately input retrieve and verify work assignments and use hands to finger handle feel and
reach with hands and arms.
Duties may occasionally require light to moderate physical effort including stooping kneeling crouching crawling frequent standing or walking frequently lifting
and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
Extensive work is performed on a computer.
May be required to conduct business in alternate locations within City buildings or field sites sometimes in formal settings.
May be required to work extended hours in the evening holidays or weekends.
Frequent interruptions and required to manage competing priorities with inflexible deadlines.
EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrierfree search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: .
Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all preemployment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Preemployment screenings include a drug test a background and national sex offender search a motor vehicle record search and for some positions a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process including but not limited to EOE Reasonable Accommodation and preemployment screenings please visit our career page HERE.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
