Castle Rock Water

This posting will remain open continuously until filled. The Town of Castle Rock's future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock's identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply. Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes: The opportunity to make a difference in our community Career Advancement Programs Employee well-being program Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center About Castle Rock Water: You can't live without water, and Castle Rock Water can't function without great employees. We're on the lookout for talented individuals who are seeking a place to be valued and make a difference. Castle Rock Water provides drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems for the Town of Castle Rock's more than 80,000 residents and businesses. The Town is one of the fastest-growing and most sought-after communities in Colorado and it's consistently ranked among the best and safest places to live in the State. Castle Rock Water is a national leader in the water industry, recently expanding its infrastructure to accommodate reuse water, implementing progressive conservation measures and implementing legacy stormwater projects. Whether managing water treatment at the award-winning plant, maintaining the $730 million in infrastructure, or ensuring and protecting long-term water, Castle Rock Water has many opportunities available to learn and grow with the organization. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Supervises staff. Supervisory duties include instructing, assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; monitoring standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; recommending employee hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, and salary increases as appropriate. Determines general scope of work, cost estimates and schedule for capital projects including water transmission lines, pump stations, tanks, treatment plants, sewer lines and grinder facilities. Works with the Engineering Manager & Technical Engineering Manager in development of the Capital Improvement Projects Budgets for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater funds and keeps these budgets up to date as necessary. Responsible for the tank inspection and rehabilitation program, which includes inspecting water storage tanks, treatment plant basins and tanks for structural, sanitary and/or operational defects, and developing appropriate scope of work and specifications for repair and rehabilitation. Performs and manages in-house design work for projects related to water and sewer rehabilitation. Oversees acquisition of easements and deeds and coordinates projects with other Town departments and outside agencies including consultants, developers, utilities regulators and landowners. Prepares feasibility studies and operational analysis reports. Coordinates public and stakeholder involvement. Prepares Council, Commission and public presentations. Manages project design process and schedule. Prepares RFPs, conducts interviews and awards design contracts. Facilitates design team meetings. Reviews and revises contract drawings and specifications. May perform design work for specific projects using computer software. Develops project construction schedule and manages construction phase. Oversees preparation of bid documentation and awarding of contracts. Obtains applicable permits and coordinates work items with Town staff, consultants, utilities and contractors. Conducts field evaluations and approves change orders. Monitors adherence to plans, contracts, safety standards and schedules. Addresses citizen concerns. Manages project budgets, schedule and warranty. Processes pay requests and reviews change orders. Prepares warranty fact forms. Follows up on warranty issues by determining responsible party and coordinate repair. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Customer Service/Communication: Communicates with all levels of Town staff, developers, contractors, outside agencies and citizens for project coordination, design input, warranty issues and technical support. Regular interaction with residents related to sewer service issues. Interacts as needed with outside utility providers such as electric, gas and phone for contract management issues. Decision Making: Work is performed within authorized limits prescribed by the supervisor and policy. Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting information, handling deviations from standard methods and resolving complex problems. Finished work is reviewed for attainment of objectives and adherence to deadlines. Supervisor is available to assist in solving highly complex problems. Minimum Qualifications: An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related discipline Experience: Four (4) years of closely related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. At least two (2) years of supervisory experience is preferred. Licenses and/or Certifications Required: A valid Colorado driver's license Colorado Professional Engineer's license Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal capital project design and project management, civil engineering, surveying, construction inspection and coordination. Ability to manage, supervise and serve as lead worker on assigned projects. Experience in design and construction of utilities, roadway, parks or development projects. Good written and verbal communication skills with all staff levels and backgrounds. Working knowledge of office software (MSWord, MS Project, Excel, AutoCAD, PowerPoint and CAD). Advanced knowledge and ability to read and understand contract documents, drawings and specifications. Ability to apply Town standards and polices to the management of capital projects. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with citizens, developers, contractors, Town staff and project stakeholders. Ability to make appropriate independent decisions and provide solutions to complex problems. Ability to conduct on-site project evaluations and travel to meetings either within or outside Town limits. Ability and willingness to follow-up on issues until final resolution is achieved. Physical Demands: Sedentary work for long periods of time Occasional physical work lifting no more than 10 pounds Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens Work Environment: Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment This position will conduct on-site project evaluations and attend out of office meetings Equipment Used: Uses standard office equipment including a personal computer system This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment. Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and driving record check prior to commencing employment. The Town of Castle Rock is an equal opportunity employer.