Civil Engineer

Annual salary $83,992 - DOQ Under general supervision, performs daily work assignments for the Engineering Division of the Utilities Department, in accordance with the Employee Manual, Department Policies and Procedures, City of Alamogordo Ordinances, and any applicable State or Federal authority.Required: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; At least five (5) years of civil engineering experience; Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE); Certification and licensure as a Professional Engineer under the NM Engineering and Surveying Practice Act or the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire; Valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within sixty (60) days, with a driving record acceptable to the City of Alamogordo (valid out-of-state license may be considered); Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Desired: Municipal and public utility experience.ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Manages and supervises direct-report staff by coordinating, assigning, and reviewing work to ensure compliance with policies and procedures; Conducts employee evaluations, introductory and annual; makes recommendations for hiring, promoting, and releasing employees; Initiates and administers corrective action, as necessary, according to the Employee Manual; Mentors employees to full potential and ensures appropriate training is given to meet the standards of the position held; Draws, designs, and reviews civil engineering plans and specifications. Performs complex analytical work in providing office and engineering support and field engineering support for environmental, water, sewer, street, and other projects and programs, ensuring technical competence and compliance with all current codes and criteria; Designs engineering plans and specifications prepared in-house, and reviews those prepared by private consultants and contract workers; Prioritizes engineering projects and sets deadlines; Plans, designs, reviews, and directs the development of civil engineering projects such as bridge, streets, roads and irrigation systems, drainage improvement, sewer and water construction, stormwater management, telecommunication projects, park facilities, play courts, buildings, and other projects; Prepares computations, drafts, and designs plans and specifications; Reviews construction plans to identify the need for relocation of existing or proposed water, sewer, and utility lines, design problems, and compliance to standards, including compliance of projects with environmental protection laws; Conducts studies of water supply requirements; Makes recommendations for changes to plans and specifications; identifies required materials, evaluates costs and prepares estimates; Coordinates projects with entities such as the Army Corps of Engineers and utility companies; Identifies and monitors Division performance, productivity, progress on goals, objectives, and performance targets to ensure achievement in a timely and professional manner; Oversees and supervises the project management of all infrastructure projects to ensure completion within established timetables and budgets, and that infrastructure projects conform to local, state, and federal standards; Provides technical support to other City departments; Prepares presentations and represents the City in public hearings, City Planning Commission, City Commission, and other special group meetings; Reviews and inspects subdivision plans, specifications, proposals, and structures prepared by private consultants and contract workers; Coordinates required advertising for bids, reviews construction bids, and makes necessary recommendations based on current City purchasing policies and procedures; Assists in the evaluation of transportation and traffic impacts of development proposals, permits, rezones, plats, etc.; Prepares traffic, utility, and other studies and reports; Coordinates and/or undertakes the development or update of the City Transportation Improvement Program (T.I.P.), Comprehensive Sewer Plan, Comprehensive Water Plan, Capital Improvement Program, and other plans involving the municipal infrastructure; Provides intersection signal and channelization design; Develops and maintains a pavement management system; Reviews utility permits, street permits, and franchise utility permits; Assigns and supervises the inspection of construction projects under contract; Maintains records, and reviews and prepares technical reports; Maintains regular contact with consulting engineers, construction project engineers, City, County, State, and Federal agencies, professional and technical groups, and the public regarding division activities and services; Prepares surveys, easement correspondence, and legal descriptions and calculates metes and bounds; Inspects workmanship, materials, and equipment used in the construction of engineering projects; Supervises and conducts field inspections of projects designed by City staff, or related to engineering issues such as drainage problems, compliance with construction standards, and right-of-way access; Prepares and presents special and recurring reports; reviews financial reports to determine program effectiveness; Safely operates a motor vehicle; Contributes to a high-quality work culture through participation in training and mentoring to develop skills, including safety-related training and skills; Interacts professionally and provides excellent customer service to all levels of City staff and citizens, to ensure high operational and service standards; and Performs duties in accordance with the Employee Manual, Department Policies and Procedures, City of Alamogordo Ordinances, and any applicable state or federal authority. OTHER IMPORTANT DUTIES Makes public presentations and represents the City on committees, boards, and civic organizations while conducting outside city-related activities; Duties may be performed outside of normal working hours; Some out-of-area travel may be required; Must obtain and maintain required certifications and/or licenses; May serve as interim Utilities Director during absences, as assigned; Maintains the confidentiality of information obtained during the performance of duties; and Performs such other duties as may be assigned. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Engineering principles and practices as they relate to civil engineering, surveying, drafting, and design; Methods, material specifications, tools, and equipment used in construction; Cost estimating, codes, and ordinances pertaining to civil engineering and projects; Personnel policies and procedures; Governmental budgeting procedures; Occupational safety and health regulations, working practices, and procedures; and General management principles. Skill/Ability to: Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; understand and follow instructions; Perform tasks and other daily activities in a positive and professional manner alongside employees of varied backgrounds and personalities; Attend work, as scheduled and on a regular basis, to effectively perform the position's essential duties and responsibilities; Exercise common sense and good judgment in the performance of essential duties; Read, comprehend, evaluate, and prepare technical engineering documents, plans, and design specifications; Concisely and effectively respond to common inquiries and complaints, both oral and written; Convey work-related information in a positive, professional manner to individuals of varied backgrounds and personalities; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, consultants, subordinates, supervisors, coworkers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the general public to conduct necessary engineering research, and prepare accurate, concise, comprehensive reports; Use a personal computer with computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) techniques; Use standard drafting tools, and surveying equipment including level, theodolite, and electronic distance measuring devices; Attend and present at bi-monthly Commission meetings when necessary; and Understand and subscribe to the Mission Statement adopted by the City. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is generally performed in a typical office environment, which may include temporary construction offices; Position may also include on-site work at various locations and facilities where hazards may exist involving exposure to all phases of construction, traffic, hazardous materials, weather conditions, noise, debris, dust, undeveloped and uneven terrain, and other obstacles and hazards; Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places; The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office and moderate to loud in the field; Lift and/or move items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds; the lifting of any object greater than fifty (50) pounds by a single individual is prohibited. Lifting objects, materials, or equipment weighing more than fifty (50) pounds requires the buddy system or the use of devices designed to assist with lifting or moving. Proper lifting techniques shall be used when lifting items of any weight; and Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for job assignments including protective footwear, marked by the manufacturer, with a minimum standard of M/F I/75/C75, 6" ankle height work boots, per ASTM F2413-11.