Civil Engineer III

Salary : $90,349.00 - $126,488.00 Annually
Location : Windsor, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202300172
Department: Community Development
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 06/11/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Description
Hiring Range: $90,349 - $99,384 annually
Work Schedule: Generally 40 or more hours per week; typical schedule is Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm, position may involve nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
NATURE OF WORK
The Civil Engineer III will work with a team of Civil Engineers as well as other staff members of the Engineering Division. This is the advanced class in the Civil Engineering series. This class differs from Civil Engineer II in that individuals perform more complex design and technical work, greater lead/supervisory responsibility, and the full range of duties as assigned. Under general supervision, individuals in this position will perform complex civil engineering work for the Town of Windsor. The individual will design, develop, review, and coordinate all municipal construction projects assigned. The individual will align with the Division's strategy, mission, and vision by coordinating all civil engineering aspects of public improvements for the town. This includes but is not limited to design review, infrastructure construction inspection, and municipal construction management.
Individuals in the position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town's PRIDE philosophies and the town's Equal Opportunity Employment policy.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Under the guidance, policy direction, and supervision of the Deputy Director of Engineering, the individual in the Civil Engineer III role works to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
The individual in the Civil Engineer III role does not exercise any direct supervision over town employees. However, the individual in this role may oversee work performed by a Civil Engineer I or Civil Engineer II; and a variety of contractors, including legal and engineering contractors engaged in efforts on behalf of the town.
Essential Job Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The individual in the Civil Engineer III role is assigned specific assignments, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles, and requirements determined by the town, department, division, and pursuant to laws, regulations, and practices. Individuals in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for, and/or assist in the fulfillment of many complex job functions and duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive:

• Has advanced knowledge of the town's infrastructure and makes valuable recommendations for capital improvement priorities.
• Advanced knowledge of infrastructure construction materials and methods and ability to effectively communicate with construction personnel and manage projects.
• Engineering design and/or management of town infrastructure projects, including accurate record keeping and compliance with rules and regulations of outside funding agencies, if applicable.
• Communicates clearly and appropriately with the public (using good customer service and problem-solving skills) and in various other forums (reports, memos, meetings with contractors, developers, and board meetings).
• Prepares work schedules for complex projects, develops budgets, and programs activities of project teams. Provides training and coaching of other engineers and technicians.
• Accurately analyzes data from different surveys and reports (i.e., traffic studies, parking, grading certificates) to make recommendations (reports) for action or in-action or direction as requested.
• Manage special/complex projects as assigned (i.e., Pavement Management, Federal Grants Applications, Flood Plain Management, Drainage, Master Utility Plan, etc.) which includes all tracking, record keeping, recommendations, and administration.
• Reviews designs submitted by private developers and/or technical consultants for compliance with the town's approved standards, generally accepted engineering standards, and previously approved subdivision grading plans.
• Conducts site inspections. Monitors and ensures compliance with the approved engineering plans and specifications on assigned projects. Responsible for coordinating the resolution of conflicts when the construction plans are not in accordance with the criteria or existing field conditions.
• Works effectively, respectfully, and efficiently with developers and/or technical consultants to revise project designs to achieve compliance with the standards referenced above.
• Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the town.
• Ensure that all safety regulations and policies are understood.

OTHER DUTIES
Depending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following:

• The Civil Engineer III position participates in the Shared Fleet Vehicle Program, which requires an annual motor vehicle record check.
• Performs research as directed, such as discovering new technology or tools, market research, etc.
• Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the town.
• Assists other town departments/divisions, as necessary.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND FORMAL TRAINING

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related field required. Master's Degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Civil Engineer II for the Town of Windsor; or
• 5-7 years or more of progressively responsible civil engineering experience in urban street design, water, and wastewater distribution, or storm drainage design and development review, preferably in an urban municipal environment, which includes one year of lead/supervisory experience.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

• Must have a current Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain one upon hire, that meets the Town of Windsor's standards.
• Current Colorado Professional Engineering License is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
In addition to the knowledge and abilities requirements for Civil Engineer I and Civil Engineer II:

• Advanced knowledge of public works practices and procedures concerning municipal engineering, planning, design, and administration.
• Expert knowledge of principles and practices of engineering, including standards, policies, and technical issues.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic and transportation engineering practices and principles to provide guidance to street network planning, design, and operations.
• Thorough knowledge of water and wastewater distribution engineering and storm drainage engineering.
• Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the town in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Considerable skills in the knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision, administration, and budgeting; ability to effectively apply same to the planning and direction of personnel and material resources.
• Ability to demonstrate high integrity, resourcefulness, and sound and consistent judgment in the execution of all duties.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to implement strategic goals and plans.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with fellow workers, superiors, town officials, outside agencies, and the general public; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

MATERIALS and EQUIPMENT USED
Materials and equipment used include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Equipment: Position requires the use of a variety of equipment: computers, tablets or other digital equipment, digital cameras, copiers, printers, scanners, fax machines, telephones and relevant software systems, town vehicles.
• Materials:Position requires the ability to use the following materials: N/A

Additional Information
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The physical activities of this position include but are not limited to, the following: kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, fingering, sitting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
The physical requirements of this position are considered Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
The employee may be subject to the following environmental conditions: inside, such as an office setting; outside, with little to no effective protection from weather; extreme cold, typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour; extreme heat, temperatures typically above 100 degrees of periods of more than one hour; subject to noise.
The employee is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
This position is not considered safety sensitive because the individual does not operate a commercial motor vehicle, as a regular function of his/her daily job duties.
Note: This position description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all of the requirements, duties, tasks, roles or responsibilities associated with the position. Nothing in this position description restricts the town's ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.
The Town of Windsor will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
The town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, etc.
The town will make reasonable accommodation(s) for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the town or cause a direct threat to health or safety. The town will make reasonable accommodation(s) for employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief, unless doing so poses undue hardship on the town. Employees and/or applicants needing such accommodation are instructed to contact the Human Resources Department.
Benefits with the Town of Windsor
The town generally provides the following benefits (eligibility is generally the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment):

• Group health benefits package and options, which include medical, dental and vision
• 100% Employer Paid long-term disability plan
• 100% Employer Paid Basic life insurance policy
• Retirement Offerings (regular full-time employees):
  • 401a Retirement Plan - employer contribution match up to 6% based on employee participation - Vested at 20% per year, with 100% vested after 5 years of employment
  • 457 Deferred Compensation and/or Roth Retirement Plan, with immediate employee eligibility

Retirement Offerings (Sworn Police Positions):

• FPPA Pension Plan

Voluntary short-term disability plan

Paid Vacation Time - generally accrues monthly at the rate of 7.33 hours for full-time regular employees the first year, (unpaid status impacts accruals) Time added every year.

Paid Sick Leave - generally accrues at the rate of 6.67 hours per month (unpaid status impacts accruals)

Personal Days (up to two days, depending on hire date)

Holiday Pay:

• Regular full-time employees receive eleven (11) paid holidays annually
• Sworn Police Officers receive thirteen (13) floating paid holidays annually

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) effective immediately

Discounted Membership to the Windsor Community Recreation Center

01
Are you aware the hiring range for this position is $90,349 - $99,384 annually?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a current Colorado Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one upon hire?

• Yes, I possess a current Colorado Driver's License.
• No, I do not possess a current Colorado Driver's License but am able to obtain.
• No, I do not possess a current Colorado Driver's License and am unable to obtain.

03
How many years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience in urban street design, water, and wastewater distribution, or storm drainage design and development review do you have?

• 0-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5-7 years
• 7+ years

04
Do you possess a current Colorado Professional Engineering License?

• Yes
• No

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