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Job Class #29-09 FLSA Exempt
Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: Senior Engineer
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Supervisor: City Engineer
Job Summary
Leads a project team in the development, design and construction inspection of capital improvement
projects. Coordinates, monitors and administers capital projects involving engineering consultants.
Directs and monitors engineering review and construction inspection of all developments.
Job Scope
Supervisory responsibilities of assigned project team members and consultants. Assists in the
development of the budget and makes recommendations. Monitors and approves expenditures during
the year and for project specific action items.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises project team members relative to the design, surveying and inspection of capital
improvement projects and certifies the plans.
Coordinates and directs the engineering review and construction inspection of all land and building
developments, and performs engineering review, when necessary.
Provides technical supervision and guidance and reviews the work of support staff.
Directs, monitors, coordinates and reviews work of other design professionals and construction
contractors hired by the City.
Receives complaints and inquiries from the public and provides information.
Instructs and advises support staff with respect to policies and procedures.
Assists in the development of the capital improvements program.
Monitors project expenditures during the year and makes recommendations for budget modifications.
Administers and directs the preparation of legal documents and negotiates property acquisition for
capital improvement projects.
Interviews and hires hourly employees and assists in the selection of permanent employees.
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Provides Engineering assistance to other City departments, as requested.
Prepares and delivers oral presentations at City Council, University and public neighborhood
meetings.
Manages and updates the storm water utility fee and storm water enterprise fund.
Develops and implements new City ordinances pertaining to the storm water management program.
Provides regulatory and engineering consulting and coordination required for operation of City owned
landfill, City storm water permitting program, University right of way agreements, University
construction project coordination and railroad improvements.
Coordinates and administers the bridge rating, traffic signal, pavement marking, street pavement
maintenance, bridge maintenance, creek maintenance, curb ramps and sewer maintenance programs.
Assigns new addresses to new lots for new subdivisions and site plans.
Represents the City of Iowa City on various state wide technical and regulatory advisory committees.
Communicates with media regarding projects and programs.
Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
and community.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are
encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The
employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is
occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to
adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid
conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
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Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent degree in related engineering discipline from an
educational institution accredited by a DOE recognized accreditation body required. Four years
minimum experience in public works and engineering design required. State of Iowa Professional
Engineer License in the field of civil engineering required. Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving
record required. Must be 18 years of age per Iowa Code 92.8. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
None specified.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of engineering principles and practice, public works design, and construction management
and inspection. Skills in observation, problem solving, oral and written communications, conflict
resolution, negotiations, technical writing, and project management. Ability to bring teams together to
work on projects. Ability to work with contractors and vendors on implementation issues. Ability to
perform mathematical functions in order to perform and review engineering calculations. Ability to
effectively perform long and short term planning and administer projects within the established
deadlines. Ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical people.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.