Civil Engineering Senior Manager - Boulder, United States - City of Boulder

Description

It's a great time to join the City of Boulder

Application Deadline:
June 6, 2024

Hiring Range:
110, ,089.60

This is a full-time salaried position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Benefit Eligibility Group:
Non Union (30+ Hours)

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Job Description Summary:
Under limited direction lead, coordinate, supervise and manage development project review, permitting, and inspection activities involving the interpretation and application of codes and standards for public infrastructure improvements for development within the city. Provide technical advice to council, advisory boards and staff. Participate as a member of the Planning and Development Services management team emphasizing problem-solving, effective communications, effective and efficient service to all customers, accountability in completing tasks, and continuous improvement.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides leadership and contributes to the development, implementation, improvement and management of the Planning & Development Services Department strategic plan, annual work programs, business processes, and fiscal management.
• Provides professional and personal development opportunities for staff to develop high-functioning and collaborative teams
• Directs engineering development review for water, wastewater, flood, and transportation infrastructure to insure consistent, accurate and timely review of plans, reports and permits in accordance with adopted standards and professional practices.
• Together with the senior planning manager, provides "one-stop shop" representation of all city functional departments related to development and construction
• Interprets and approves variances to codes and standards related to facilitating solutions to public infrastructure design and construction.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other departments on the development and implementation of public infrastructural design and construction standards.
• Identifies, develops, manages, and implements operational excellence and, as needed, process improvements.
• Responds to inquiries about project applications, city plans, policies, codes and processes related to public infrastructure and development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of engineering and technical personnel, and provide quality control for technical work competence, responsiveness and customer satisfaction
• Excellent skills in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
• Skills facilitating the development of work plans with staff
• Ability to identify clear standards for employee work performance, monitor work performance, track qualitative performance measures, and actively seek customer feedback
• Ability to have awareness of political context and landscape, and an ability to manage in an environment of competing interests
• Knowledge of development review work functions
• Skills in coordinating the activities of a work group with activities of other work groups in organization
• Skills in process facilitation and in making presentations before boards, commissions, and neighborhood groups
• Skills in analysis and problem-solving
• Skills establishing and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels of the organization
• Knowledge and experience in the application of current engineering principles, practices and procedures as they apply to municipal construction of infrastructure
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations pertaining to water, wastewater and flood control including those of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations pertaining to transportation including Federal Highway Administration and Colorado Department of Transportation, as well as best and emerging practices in multi-modal transportation (bike, micro-transit, pedestrian, etc.)
• Valid Driver's License
• Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. The City of Boulder is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The city will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field, or related professional experience
• A minimum of seven years progressively responsible experience, including experience as a supervisor working with government functions and processes involving development review, preferably municipal

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Engineering or Public Administration
• Experience in managing projects and public processes involving the review, evaluation and adoption of engineering codes and standards
• Experience in implementing software systems that automate manual processes
• Experience with budget preparation, costing of services, revenue collection, and fee analysis
• Experience working in a university community
• Experience managing engineering plan review and inspection services in local government
• Registration as a Professional Engineer ("PE") in the State of Colorado
• CFM (Certified Floodplain Manager) certification

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Director of the Planning & Development Services Department

Supervision Exercised: Civil Engineer Managers (2), Engineering Permit and Inspection Manager

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Physical and Mental Effort: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials. Sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other office equipment. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to work in an office setting. Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/ or operating a keyboard. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions. Requires ability to lift, carry, operate a vehicle, walk and stand.
• Work Environment: Works in a variety of conditions, including hybrid and "hoteling" (i.e., shared reservable offices).
• Machines and equipment used include but are not limited to the following: Frequently uses standard office equipment including personal computers, telephones, calculators and copy/fax machines.

Work some weekends and evenings

Additional Job Description:

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Planning and Development Services

(2) TITLE(S) OF POSITION(S) OVER WHICH THIS POSITION HAS DIRECT SUPERVISION: Civil Engineering Manager (2), Civil Engineering Senior Project Manager (2) Right of Way Inspection Supervisor

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