City Engineer - City of Bozeman, MT
Company: Affion Public
Location: Bozeman
Posted on: July 31, 2022
Job Description:
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Bozeman, MTNestled in the Rocky Mountains, with a population of
53,923 in the 2020 Census, the City of Bozeman has topped the
charts for fastest growing micropolitans in the U.S. and now
officially holds the status of "metropolitan" community. Spurred on
by rapid growth the city touts a robust economy, world class
university, and a thriving international airport.Home to Montana
State University, Bozeman is a dynamic growing community. The
City's economy is supported by regional trade, tourism, higher
education, and many high-growth industries such as photonics and
optics, outdoor recreation, bioscience, manufacturing, technology,
and healthcare. The region has drawn numerous tech start-ups
looking for a Silicon Valley alternative, and Bozeman has become
the high-tech center for the state.Bozeman is a welcoming, diverse
community that has received numerous awards and accolades over the
years, including a high ranking in Livability's "Top 100 Best
Places to Live for 2018" and National Geographic's "World's 25 Best
Ski Towns."Bozeman is an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts,
from hiking and skiing to mountain biking and fishing, Bozeman
offers a variety of outdoor recreation amenities. Bozeman residents
are within easy distance of several cross country and downhill ski
centers and trails in the region. The City of Bozeman parks system
consists of 42 public parks, 52 miles of trails, numerous sports
fields and open spaces, ice rinks, off-leash dog parks, and three
community garden areas. Yellowstone National Park is just 90
minutes from Bozeman and offers an endless variety of activities
and stunning vistas. GovernmentThe City of Bozeman operates under a
city commission-city manager form of government. The City
Commission is composed of four members and a Mayor who are all
elected at-large. At every regular city election, a mayor is
elected for a term of four years and serves as a Deputy Mayor and a
Commissioner for the first two years of the term and Mayor for the
balance of the term. The PositionThe City Engineer plans,
organizes, supervises, and directs the overall operation of the
City's Engineering Division, ensuring compliance with the
requirements of federal and state regulations and permits. The City
Engineer reports to the Director of Transportation and Engineering,
but extensive leeway is granted for the exercise of independent
judgment and initiative. Responsibilities and Duties:
- Directs, supervises, plans and organizes the daily operations
of the City's engineering division, including assigning daily work
schedules, setting priorities, and the review and evaluation of all
work completed and work in progress, to ensure all work is
completed in a safe, timely and efficient manner;
- Confers with the Director to plan, develop and direct the
implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work
standards for all related division functions;
- Enforces compliance of all City improvements with all Federal,
State, and local codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations and
established engineering standards;
- Prepares, interprets, and administers policies, procedures,
ordinances, and regulations to others;
- Oversees division personnel functions, including analyzing
personnel needs and making recommendations accordingly, including
recruiting, selecting, hiring, training, motivating, evaluating,
promoting, and disciplining assigned personnel in accordance with
established city policies and procedures;
- Prepares and administers the division's annual operational
budget;
- Reviews and coordinates the creation and implementation of
Special Improvement Districts and infrastructure payback
districts;
- Serves as the City's chief engineer, which includes providing
technical engineering services, advice, information, and
recommendations to the Director of Transportation and Engineering,
Assistant City Manager, City Manager, City Commission, and City
department and division heads; and making presentations at public
meetings;
- Advises, directs, and coordinates with consulting engineers,
architects and other professionals, developers and contractors,
government officials and agencies, news media, and the general
public;
- Prepares and makes presentations for the City Manager, City
Commission, and others as necessary;
- Preserves maps and records, including record drawings of
infrastructure plans;
- Prepares and directs the preparation of plans, specifications,
and bid documents for public infrastructure construction projects,
including streets, traffic signs and signals, sanitary and storm
sewer collection and treatment, water distribution and treatment,
and solid waste facilities;
- Prepares, updates, and implements the City's water, wastewater,
storm water, solid waste, and transportation master plan documents;
maintains and revises City infrastructure standards and
specifications;
- Annually updates the Capital Improvements Program, including
the Impact Fee Capital Improvements Program, with assistance from
other division superintendents and the Director of Transportation
and Engineering, and coordinates the expenditures from these
programs with the goals and policies of the various City Plans and
Commission adopted Work Initiatives;
- Prepares and directs engineering design reports, technical
specifications, and contract documents, including drafting plans,
drawings, and cost estimates;
- Administers construction contracts, including preparing bid
documents, holding pre-bid conferences, soliciting and reviewing
bids, awarding and executing contracts, projects, and budgeting
schedules, processing payments, work claims, and change orders,
inspections, Administers professional service agreements, including
soliciting and procuring qualified consultants, negotiating and
approving agreements, managing budgets, schedules, and payments,
and reviewing final acceptance of work products;
- Administers sidewalk installation and repair, weed abatement,
snow removal, wastewater pretreatment, flood plain development
permit, and Community Rating System (CRS) programs;
- Manages the Public Rights-of-Way, including acquisition of
public right-of-way and easements, street and alley vacation
requests, addressing, and requests for sewer or water outside of
City limits, and issuing encroachment and occupancy permits;
- Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions
and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and
remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in
assigned work areas. Education and ExperienceQualified applicants
will have a Bachelor's degree in in Civil Engineering, Construction
Engineering Technology, or a closely related field and at least
seven years' experience in civil engineering, surveying/drafting,
and public works and utilities planning, design, and construction,
including at least four years in a supervisory role. Any
combination of experience and training which provides the
equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to
perform the work will be considered.Required
Certifications/LicensesRegistration as a Professional Engineer
(P.E.) in the State of Montana either at the time of hire or by
reciprocity with another state to be obtained within six months of
employment is required. The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate
should have significant experience in municipal engineering,
construction, and building codes to include knowledge of Federal,
State, and local laws, codes, and ordinances, and comprehensive
knowledge of modern construction contract provisions and standards,
contract terms, and construction methods, materials, techniques,
design, practice, and procedures. Knowledge of GIS and subdivision
platting processes will be necessary to be successful in this role.
The ideal candidate will have experience in strategic planning and
should possess financial knowledge to include fiscal planning and
budget management.The ideal candidate must possess excellent
customer service skills and a strong ability to build relationships
with stakeholders and work closely and effectively with City
Officials, the City Commission, the City Manager, City engineering
personnel, the Director of Transportation and Engineering, the
media, developers, consulting engineers, contractors, other City
employees, and the general public.The ideal candidate should
demonstrate the capacity and interest to be an effective mentor and
leader for staff. This individual should inspire staff to achieve
excellence and encourage professional development. Advanced written
and oral communication skills are imperative.SalaryThe City of
Bozeman is offering a competitive salary commensurate with
experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Relocation
assistance and potential temporary housing may also be available
for the successful out-of-area candidate.How to ApplyInterested
applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to:
resumes@affionpublic.com Reference: BOZCE Affion PublicPO Box
794Hershey, PA 17033888.321.4922www.affionpublic.com **The deadline
to receive resumes is August 03, 2022** The City of Bozeman is an
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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