5/5/21

City of Wentzville

Director of Engineering

SALARY:                $3,914.12 – $4,836.69 Biweekly

$101,767.00-$125754.00 Annually

DEPARTMENT:   Public Works

DIVISION:            Administration

OPENING DATE:  4/30/21

SUMMARY:

Have you ever dreamed of leading a brand-new Engineering Department?  Would you jump at the opportunity to help a community grow?  This is your chance! The City of Wentzville – the fastest-growing city in the state of Missouri – is seeking a Director of Engineering.  This newly created position will plan, organize, direct, integrate and evaluate the work of the Engineering Department., including the Stormwater Division.  The ideal candidate willl be excited to guide the department through Wentzville’s continued growth.  The person that fills this role will exercise authority and independence in implementing a broad range of professional engineering services and programs in coordination with the City Administrator, Public Works and Community Development.

The ideal candidate is a pofessional with the highest level of integry, outstanding judgement and management skills that will thrive in a fast-paced environment. The Engineering Director will be collaborative, inclusive, tech savvy, committed to exceptional customer service, and able to motivate and maximize the skills of staff.  The position requires someone with superior project management, and capitol improvement cost estimation and contract administration skills, who is politically astute, a creative problem solver and has a comfort with and a strong desire for interacting with employees, department directors, elected officials, residents and other stakeholders.

The first application review date will take place on June 1.  Priority consideration will be given to those who apply by the first review date.

ESSENTIAL & ANCILLARY JOB DUTIES:

Essential Job Duties

• Plans, organizes, directs, integrates and evaluates the work of the Engineering division; with staff, develops, implements and monitors long-term plans, goals and objectives focused on achieving the department’s mission and assigned priorities; participates in the develpoment of and monitors performance against the department’s annual budget; manages and directs the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, policies, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and work standards.
• Plans and evaluates staff performance; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; takes disciplinary action to address performance deficiences in accordance with the City’s personel policies and procedures.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment which supports achieving the department’s and the City’s mission, stragetic plan objectives and values.
• Approves administrative reports and payroll in compliance with all city policies, procedures, and state regulations.
• Develops operating and capital budgets; monitors actual expenditures in conformance with goals and objectives.
• Communicates official plans, policies, and procedures to staff and the general public; make presentations to employees, boards, and the general public.
• Reviews and responds to customer/resident concerns and inquiries.
• Directs the preparation and review of a variety of design projects, studies and reports relating to current and long-range transportation improvements and facilities expansion needs and develops specific proposals to meet them; plans and directs project management activities for a variety of capital improvement and maintenance projects, including the preparation of plans, specification, designs, estimates and schedules.
• Oversees staff in the plan review, approval and construction inspection of private development projects.
• Ensures that City design and construction standards comply with federal, state, and county regulations.  Monitors developments in areas of responsibility; analyzes proposed state and federal law, regulations and court decisions for their impact on Wentzville’s practices and operations; recommends and implements policy and procedure changes consistent with requirements; directs or conducts research and analysis of Wentzville’s needs and requirements in assigned areas of responsibility, recommends appropriate actions and implements programs.
• Recommends, develops, and implements appropriate changes in policy and procedure.
• Oversees and coordinates the development of bid specs, the selection of consulting engineers; negotiates the scope of services with consultant for incorporation into contracts and agreements; oversees, coordinates and inspects the work of consultants engaged in the engineering design.  Interacts with government agencies and other regulatory bodies to secure permits, licenses and agreements and to coordinate overall engineering project execution.
• Meets with other City departments, agencies, committees, community groups and public officials to coordinate and implement various projects and programs; organizes and serves on departmental committees and task forces.
• Ensures the maintenance of detailed records of department activities, plans and results; including assisting engineering staff on project management and execution through input on budgets, schedules and problems resolution.
• Administers, develops, and implements the five-year transportaion improvement plan.
• Oversees application and administration of outside federal, state and/ or county grant funds.
• Provides professional engineering support to departments Citywide.

Ancillary Job Duties:

• Support division managment by identifying individual employee needs and developing skills through training, coaching, feedback, and counseling.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATION & KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Job Qualifications – Education, experience, and training that are required or desirable in order to effectively perform the job at the time of hire.  An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.  Additional requirements and/or substitutions may be requested and require the approval of HR.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Civil Engineering, Public Works, Construction, or similar work environment required.
• Valid driver’s license
• Registration as a Professional Engineer required, with the ability to obtain Missouri registration within 12 months of employment.
• NIMS or Emergency Management Training required or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a construction-related field required.  Master’s degree in Public Administration or Civil Engineering and certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer desired.
• Local government and supervisory management experience desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with this position.

• Thorough understanding of public infrasturcture for both construction and maintenance including streets, storm sewers, sanitary sewer, and water distribution.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles of municipal traffic engineering
• Proficiency in the use of basic business software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, presentations) and basic office equipment.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task effiiciently
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain focused concentration.
• Ability to plan and organize work, analyze and solve problems, and prepare and support comprehensive reporting.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with elected officials, Department Directors, City Staff, design professionals, business representives and the general public.
• Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions
• Ability to use good judgement and think quickly and rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Work Environment – Environmental or atmosphere conditions commonly associated with the performance of the duties of this job.

• Primarily an indoor work environment
• May be exposed to moderate noise levels

Phyisical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of  those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

• Work may require frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to speak and hear clearly.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement.
• Must have finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Must have clarity of vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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The City of Wentzville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disibility, martial or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  The City of Wentzville makes every effort to fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  In compliance with the Americans with Disablilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prespective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.  The City of Wentzville is a  drug and alcohol work place.  A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions.  The City of Wentzville participates in E-Verify.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

https://www.wentzvillemo.org

Position #00548

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING