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City Engineer

Salary

$98,550.40 - $123,448.00 Annually

Location

Charlottesville, VA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

240200002

Department

Public Works Department

Opening Date

02/09/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

N/A

• Description

• Benefits

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General Summary

The City Engineer performs complex, technical, and administrative work directing and overseeing engineering projects for the city. Areas of work include but are not limited to traffic engineering, sidewalks, drainage, storm water, erosion and sediment control, road and bridge construction, repair and inspections of bridges and retaining walls, construction support, and public/private project collaboration for utilities and land development. Position has supervisory responsibilities over division personnel such as other engineers, project managers, inspectors, etc. Position reports to the Public Works Director.

To view a downloadable brochure about our Community, City Government, and the position, please go to: https://www.charlottesville.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11133/City-Engineer-2024-Recruitment-Brochure?bidId=

The preferred hiring range for this position is between $98,550.40 - $123,448.00 Annually.

• One-time hiring bonus: $5,000 ($2,500 to be paid out within the first two-weeks of employment and the remainder to be paid out after 6-months of employment).

  Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement (up to $34/month), and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.

• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

NOTE: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Administers and manages all activities of the engineering division including reviewing, monitoring, inspecting, and managing projects ensuring the safety and compliance with all OSHA, City, State, and Federal laws, codes, and regulations. This includes but is not limited to the areas of traffic engineering, sidewalks, drainage, storm water, erosion and sediment control, road and bridge construction, repair and inspections of bridges and retaining walls, construction support, and public/private project collaboration for utilities and land development.

• Manages projects, supervises, and assigns subordinate assignments by assessing project needs, staff capabilities/workload and assigning projects and tasks.

• Coordinates work with other local, state, and/or federal agencies as required.

• Performs personnel duties including but not limited to hiring and supervision of staff, training, motivating, monitoring performance, assisting in problem resolution, ensuring fair and equitable performance evaluations, and recommending/determining needed performance actions.

• Serves as the point-of-contact for the Public Works Department for engineering related concerns and work including meeting with City Council, Planning Commission, Tree Commission, private companies, consultants, and the public on project needs and status, and other issues as needed.

• Works with private developers and consultants providing timely review of plans and guidance on policy, standards, and Code requirements.

• Coordinates Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for infrastructure projects by making determinations of grant eligibility, cost vs. benefits of future projects.

• Provides administrative support for Public Works Department by developing, monitoring, and approving budget allocations and expenditures, reviewing and establishing policies and procedures, and ensuring that accurate and timely reports are made to internal and external stakeholders. Works with other administrators on strategic planning for the City.

• Responsible for related procurement and/or vendor issues.

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools, and other resources including work time.

Other Duties:

• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills

Education and Experience:

Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction management or related field AND at least 5 years of experience working in professional civil engineering including some prior experience supervising staff.

OR

• Associate’s Degree in an engineering related field AND at least 7 years of experience working in professional civil engineering including some prior experience supervising staff.

OR

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements:

• Virginia Driver’s License and must meet the city’s driving eligibility requirements. (To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/faq.aspx?qid=166 ).

• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Preferred:

• Virginia Professional Engineer’s License

• Land Development experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

Job Knowledge:

• General knowledge of GIS mapping, GPS, AutoCAD, Pond Pack, Microsoft Office, and other technologies needed to manage projects.

• Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering, ADA compliance, traffic engineering, land development, and land use planning.

• Comprehensive knowledge of state and local ordinances and regulations such as zoning, resiliency and inspections.

• Comprehensive knowledge of design standards and industry construction standards.

Reading:

• Advanced: Ability to read and understand technical plans, data and complex regulations, specification, and laws. Ability to incorporate reading instructions, materials, and technical information into project planning and management.

Writing:

• Advanced: Ability to prepare project designs, specification, and write technical reports, as well as reports that are understandable for the general public. Ability to prepare and present presentations and reports.

Math:

• Advanced: Ability to calculate complex construction cost estimates, cost reports, and develop/monitor budget for projects. Completes difficult engineering computations and project designs.

Communication Skills:

• Advanced: Must communicate complex, technical information to a variety of customers including contractors, inspectors, management, elected officials, committees, employees, and the general public. Must effectively communicate in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, management, elected officials, state agencies, and the general public.

• Must be able to problem solve in a way that builds consensus and agreement.

Independence and Decision-Making:

• Requires Administrative Direction: Completes work with substantial discretion and within broad parameters defined by general organizational requirement and accepted practices.

Technical Skills:

• Project management, planning and preparing related designs, estimates and specifications.

• Use of civil engineering instruments and equipment.

• Supervise staff who use GIS, DPS, AutoCAD, Pon Pack, and other engineering technologies.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

• Responsible for engineering division budget, including development, monitoring, record management, and reporting. Is authorized to approve fiscal/budgeted expenditures up to the amount that requires the approval of the Department Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage, monitor, and direct the work performance of the engineering division. Evaluate the work objectives and effectiveness; establish organizational goals and realign work and staffing assignments.

Other Characteristics:

• Ability to handle interactions with angry, frustrated and/or upset individuals occasionally.

• Effective time management, multitasking, and organizational skills; sometimes under strict time constraints.

• Strong teamwork, leadership, and coaching abilities.

• Works closely with others as a team.

• Tedious and exacting work.

• Constant interruptions and requests for service.

• Coaches, mentors, and trains others.

• Problem solves with multiple levels of complexity.

• Sound independent judgment in fast-paced and potentially stressful situations

• Maintains accurate records and files.

• Understand and maintain safeguards for sensitive and confidential information.

• Demonstrate regular, reliable attendance.

Physical Conditions & Additional Information

Physical Demands:

• Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• Must be able to move and traverse on construction work sites to monitor projects.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware:

• Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; and engineering design equipment needed to perform the essential duties and monitor subordinates.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in an office environment where there may be exposure to computer screens for extended periods of time, monitor glare and dust.

• Must monitor and inspect projects with exposure to adverse weather conditions or environmental hazards; may have exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, high or precarious places, inadequate lighting, moderate to intense noise, and exposure to others operating heavy equipment.

• May require work outside of normal operating hours such as evenings, nights and/or weekends.

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Updated July 1, 2022

Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits.

1. LEAVE:

• Vacation:

• 3.09 hours accrued biweekly -- 0 - <3 years

• 3.85 hours accrued biweekly -- 3 - <5 years

• 4.62 hours accrued biweekly -- 5 - <10 years

• 5.40 hours accrued biweekly -- 10 - <15 years

• 6.16 hours accrued biweekly -- 15 - <20 years

• 6.93 hours accrued biweekly -- 20 - <25 years

• 7.70 hours accrued biweekly -- 25+ years

• Sick:

• 4.62 hours per biweekly pay period, approximately 120 hours a years, no limit on accumulation

• Holidays:

• 14 paid holidays per calendar year (13 observed and 1 floating)

2. INSURANCE:

• Aetna Medical –

• Choose from three options with different premiums and levels of coverage and coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire:

• HMO: $0 premium for employee only coverage

• POS 1: Employee-only premium of $36.28 per biweekly pay

• POS 2: Employee-only premium of $13.02 per biweekly pay

• (Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.)

• Prescription Card ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand, $55 higher cost name brand)

• Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60 lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand)

• Dental (Delta Dental)

• No cost for employee only coverage. Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.

• Diagnosis and Preventive -- 100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care - 80%; Major Dental Care - 50%

• Primary -- $50 deductible, 80/20

• Prosthetic & Complex Restorative -- $50 deductible, 50/50

• $1,500 maximum annual benefit

• $1,000 Orthodontic Benefit

• MetLife Vision Plan: Optional

• Employee only coverage: $2.50 bi-weekly; Dependent coverage also available at differing rates.

• Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay;

• $130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted.

• Life:

• Two times annual salary (paid by the City)

• Optional supplemental life available for employee, spouse, dependents (paid by employee)

• AFLAC: Optional

• Cancer/accident/short term disability/intensive care insurance (paid by employee)

• Long Term Disability

• Protection from income loss due to long-term illness or injury (paid by the City)

3. RETIREMENT: The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS. There are certain provisions that must be met and the portability request must be executed within 18 months of vesting in the City's Plan.

• Pension:

• Choose from two options:

• A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5 year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary.

• A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note that: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees)

• Supplemental:

• Deferred Compensation (457) - employee contribution

4. OTHER BENEFITS:

• Flexible Spending Accounts:

• Health Care Expenses

• Dependent Care Expenses

• Parking/Mass Transit Expenses

• Parking Subsidy of $50 per month

• Wellness Programs:

• Gym Reimbursement Program

• Monthly On-Site Nurse and Annual Flu Shots

• Health Screenings and Fairs, Education Sessions, & Weekly Fitness Classes

• Weight Watchers at Work

• Bike Commuter Program:

• Reimbursement of up to $20 per month for reasonable bike commuting expenses

• Employee Assistance Program:

• A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day.

• Tuition Reimbursement Program:

• Up to $1,500 for undergraduate OR Up to $3,000 for graduate level tuition per fiscal year per employee.

  01

  Please indicate your level of education and experience: (Must be verifiable with reference to your education & work history section of your application)

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, construction management or related field AND at least 5 years of experience working in professional civil engineering including some prior experience supervising staff.

• Associate's Degree in an engineering related field AND at least 7 years of experience working in professional civil engineering including some prior experience supervising staff.

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

• None of the above.

  02

  Do you currently possess a Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) License?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Have you provided the expiration date and name of each certification you possess in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application?

• Yes

• No

  04

  This position requires driving to perform essential job duties and requires a valid driver's license. The candidate selected for this position must meet the driver eligibility requirements of the City and must provide a certified copy of their DMV driving record. Do you possess a valid driver's license and are you willing to provide a certified copy of your DMV driving record, if selected as a finalist, for the City to confirm your driving eligibility?

• Yes; I possess a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

• No; However, I am willing and able to obtain a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

• No; I do not have a valid driver's license, nor am I willing or able to obtain one, and/or am not willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

  05

  To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself.

• Yes

• No

  06

  I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application.

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

City of Charlottesville

Address

P. O. Box 911 605 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902

Phone

(434) 970-3490

Website

http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs