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If you have the necessary qualifications, please fill out an
application at the City of Bellevue Personnel Office, 204 West
Mission, Bellevue NE. Closing date for applications will be June
6, 2008.
CITY OF BELLEVUE JOB DESCRIPTION Grade 16-BPMA Salary Range $5335 - $7507Mo.
POSITION TITLE: City Engineer REPORTS TO: Public Works Director SUPERVISES: Engineering Technician
PURPOSE OF POSITION: Responsible for planning, organizing, performing and supervising technical engineering related work for city departments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs
technical engineering assignments, including, but not limited
to, preparation of preliminary design, final project plans,
specifications and cost estimates for pavement, storm sewers,
sanitary sewers, grades and foundations. Assists various
Public Works departments in solving operational or engineering
related problems by methods ranging from making suggestions to
developing detailed plans and specifications. Performs special
studies as directed, investigating engineering problems,
including, but not limited to, street maintenance, traffic
operations, design and construction. Reads and
interprets blueprints, plans and specifications applicable to
public works construction. Maintains,
protects, stores, and updates all as-built drawings, plats,
charts, and city mapping systems. Creates or
supervises the creation of new mapping systems, as needed. Maintains, checks and reduces field notes, and assembles drawings and plans from field work performed. Writes reports
detailing the investigations, conclusions and recommendations of
special studies. Develops
computer maps and miscellaneous plans, such as construction and
site plans, using computer-aided drafting systems. Supervises or
performs field surveys and inspections in support of widely
diversified activities, including, but not limited to,
surveying, drafting and materials testing. Acts as lead
person on survey crews when performing field work. Assists the
Public Works Director with acting as the City’s representative
and contract administrator for all public works construction
projects. Researches
office, court, register of deeds, and other sources necessary to
obtain data or planning information for current or proposed
projects. Assists Planning
Department by reviewing and providing recommendations regarding
public works standards, such as all rezoning requests, re-plats,
and proposed construction plans and specifications presented to
the Planning Commission prior to submittal to the City Council
for approval. Assists the
Permits Department by reviewing plans for permit applications,
including, but not limited to, plan review, project inspection,
grading permit application review, and right-of-way issues
review. Attends various
training courses, seminars and conferences to maintain knowledge
of current trends and developments in job-related skills and
techniques. Promotes a safe
working environment for all employees through various
activities, including, but not limited to, safety awareness
education, review and recommendation of safety policies,
enforcement of safety procedures, and reporting and
investigating work-related accidents. Ensures
departmental compliance with applicable local ordinance and
code, state statute, and federal laws and regulations that
govern the activities of the department. Operates
standard office equipment in the performance of job duties, i.e.
fax machines, copier, personal computer, calculator, etc. Performs
supervisory functions, such as staffing, scheduling work,
assigning work duties, training personnel, handling employee
complaints, conducting performance evaluations, recommending
disciplinary actions, and making hiring/firing recommendations. Prepares various records, reports, correspondence and other departmental documents. Operates a City
vehicle, safely and in compliance with traffic laws and
regulations, in the performance of job duties. Performs
accurate mathematical calculations in the performance of job
duties. Plans and
organizes a personal work schedule, sets priorities and meets
deadlines. Performs
computer input and retrieval functions utilizing various
hardware and software programs. Establishes and
maintains effective working relationships with contractors,
design professionals, the general public, governmental
officials, co-workers and supervisors.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: Performs other duties as directed or as the situation dictates.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY: Knowledge of
construction materials, methods and techniques applicable to
public works construction. Knowledge of
state and federal regulations, standards, manuals, tests, rules
and regulations regarding public works construction. Knowledge of
designing, drafting, technical writing and construction record
keeping. Knowledge of and
the ability to accurately apply mathematics to the computation
of standard construction formulas. Knowledge of
standard contract forms and laws. Knowledge of and
ability to utilize the English language, proper grammar,
vocabulary, spelling and punctuation. Ability to read
and interpret blueprints, plans and specifications applicable to
public works construction. Ability to
develop computer programs, spreadsheets and databases in the
performance of job duties. Ability to
operate survey equipment including, but not limited to,
Theodolites, automatic levels, measuring chains, etc. Ability to keep accurate field notes in order to reduce them to drawings. Ability to
perform both manual and computer-aided drafting functions. Ability to
ensure departmental compliance with applicable local ordinance
and code, state statute, and federal laws and regulations that
govern the activities of the department. Ability to apply
departmental policies and procedures in the performance of job
duties. Ability to plan
and organize a personal work schedule, set priorities and meet
deadlines with minimal supervision. Ability to deal
with contractors, consultants, design professionals and the
general public in a courteous and tactful manner. Ability to
perform supervisory functions, such as staffing, scheduling
work, assigning work duties, training personnel, handling
employee complaints, conducting performance evaluations,
recommending disciplinary actions, and making hiring/firing
recommendations. Ability to
accurately prepare and maintain various records, reports,
correspondence and other departmental documents. Ability to
communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in
writing. Ability to
operate a City vehicle, safely and in compliance with traffic
laws and regulations, in the performance of job duties. Ability to
perform job duties with thoroughness, accuracy and attention to
detail. Ability to
operate standard office equipment in the performance of job
duties, i.e. fax machine, copier, personal computer, calculator,
etc. Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with the
general public, contractors, design professionals, governmental
officials, co-workers and supervisors.
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSES: Must possess a
valid driver’s license at the time of hire, and maintain it
throughout the course of employment. Must obtain
certification by the State of Nebraska as a registered Civil
Engineer within six months of the date of hire, and maintain it
throughout the course of employment. Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical
demands and work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions. Work is
performed indoors and outdoors and requires a considerable
amount of physical activity, including extended periods of
sitting, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, crouching,
reaching, stooping and climbing. An incumbent must have the
ability to transport themselves to and from various locations
throughout the City and surrounding jurisdictions, and must have
the ability to maneuver over rough terrain and construction
sites on foot. Duties also require the ability to maneuver over
rough terrain and construction sites on foot. Duties also
require the ability to tolerate an indoor and outdoor work
environment that includes contact with or exposure to dirt,
dust, noise, poor lighting, confined spaces, dampness, wetness
and inclement weather conditions. An incumbent
must have the ability to frequently push, pull, lift and/or
carry equipment, supplies and other materials weighing up to 50
lbs., and to occasionally push, pull, lift and/or carry
equipment, supplies and other materials weighing up to 75 lbs.
An incumbent must also possess the hand-eye coordination and
manual dexterity necessary to use hands and arms to reach,
finger, handle, grasp and feel; climb in and out of vehicles and
operate the following: vehicles, computers, tools, and any other
equipment that issued to perform the essential functions of the
job. Noise level is
usually moderate. Vision abilities, correctable to normal
ranges, include close vision, distance vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Communication
abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal
ranges. Work requires
interaction with the general public, and may be stressful when
dealing with irate citizens and/or time constraints. 03/23/01
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