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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAssistant City EngineerUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Assistant City Engineer Department: Public Works Division: Engineering Supervisor: City Engineer FLSA: Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 30 Job Number: 3017 Job Summary Assists with the operational, financial, and personnel activities of the engineering division. Manages the design, construction administration, and inspection of public improvement projects, subdivision review and regulation and enforcement of ordinances. Analyzes the condition, capacity and expansion of City-owned utilities and makes recommendations for action. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of staff in the planning, design, administration and construction of public improvement projects and the capital improvement program. • Provides engineering and architectural consultation to other City departments. • Prepares and delivers oral presentations at City Council, commissions, and public meetings. • Listens and responds to complaints and information requests from the public. • Advises and develops solutions for the public, upon request, for problems relating to public infrastructure. • Assists in the development of public improvement projects and the capital improvements program. • Assists in preparing and administering an annual budget, monitoring expenditures during the year and making recommendations for modifications. • Provides information to media through press releases and interviews, and issues required press releases for public improvement projects. • Assists in establishing and maintaining design and construction specifications, reviewing new and innovative construction materials and methods, and evaluating equipment performance. • Assigns workload and evaluates progress, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and standards. • Assists staff with review and approval of right of way permits (temporary use, excavation, and curb cuts). • Reviews incident reports for on-the-job incidents/injuries. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Reviews and approves staff time entry in time and attendance system. • Assists with overseeing inter-division/department coordination and serves as liaison for engineering services with other City departments, divisions, developers, and outside agencies. • Coordinates with other departments and divisions to develop plans and programs. • Serves as acting City Engineer in his/her absence. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and six years of related experience; or ten years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree and experience in Civil Engineering. • State of Iowa Professional Engineer license in the field of civil engineering. Valid State of Iowa driver's license with satisfactory driving record. National Incident Management System Training ICS 100, ICS 200, IS 700, IS 800, ICS 300 within two years of hire. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and eight years of related experience; or twelve years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. • Ability to effectively perform long and short-term planning and administer projects within the established deadlines. • Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or commissions, or elected officials. • Ability to effectively supervise and motivate employees. • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. • Ability to perform mathematical functions in order to perform and review engineering calculations. • Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications, blueprints, easement documents, engineering reports, design manuals and contract documents. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the public, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. • Ability to write reports and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. • Knowledge of City’s purchasing, financial and personnel policies. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Knowledge of engineering principles and practice, public works design, and construction management and inspection. • Knowledge of financial documents and ability to manage and create budgets and financial reports. • Skill in observation, problem solving, oral and written communications, conflict resolution, negotiations, technical writing, and project management. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook). Supervision Involves leadership role such as regularly guiding, training, and providing direction to permanent staff in completing daily tasks and assignments. May perform additional supervisory duties at the direction of the Department or Division Head to include disciplinary action, assisting with hiring or firing, and writing or delivering performance reviews. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 10 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, and traffic hazards. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves some exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________