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Civil Engineer I or II

SALARY

$41.45 - $62.08 Hourly

$86,206.64 - $129,126.61 Annually

LOCATION

50010, IA

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

24-1120-1121-01

DEPARTMENT

Public Works

DIVISION

Public Works Engineering

OPENING DATE

10/21/2024

CLOSING DATE

11/18/2024 12:00 PM Central

FLSA

Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT

MERIT

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?

No

Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.

General Information

Examples of Essential Job Functions

Qualifications

Supplemental Information

The City of Ames is conducting a recruitment to establish a Civil Service eligibility list for this classification. The list will be valid for up to one year from the date of certification by the Ames Civil Service Commission and may be used to fill one or more vacancies in this classification. In addition, City of Ames Civil Service employees who have previously held Civil Service status in this classification and are interested in voluntarily demoting or laterally transferring into the current vacancy must submit their application by the deadline.

This position may be filled as a Civil Engineer I or Civil Engineer II dependent upon the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Civil Engineer I: Under general supervision, manages public infrastructure projects from concept/design through construction; prepares, reviews and modifies civil engineering plan specifications for such projects; works with contractors and staff on public works-related topics; responds to general and/or project-specific inquiries from customers; performs engineering and GIS-related analysis, graphics and mapping. Performs related work as required.

Civil Engineer II: Under general supervision; performs work of considerable difficulty involved in planning, coordinating, and supervising public works projects proposed by the City, developers, and utility companies; performs related work as required.

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting. Your application includes complete responses to the supplemental questions. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient.

Compensation Philosophy: The City of Ames has a compensation philosophy that the starting pay for our merit salary ranges establishes the salary for employees who meet minimum requirements of a position. The median of any merit salary range is for an employee who can reasonably meet all expectations of the position responsibilities without initial extensive training. In order for employees to have an opportunity to grow within their position, we may consider a candidate's education, experience, and skills above the minimum requirements when looking at a salary closer to or slightly above the median.The median for the Civil Engineer I position is $88,615 annualized.The median for the Civil Engineer II position is $107,666 annualized.

Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed at:City of Ames Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program:The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please visit: PSLF Program

Civil Engineer I Examples of Essential Job Functions: Completes plans, specifications, contract documents, customer outreach, bid lettings, council reports, project budget management, and construction management under direct supervision of the Municipal Engineer; analyzes civil engineering problems; completes special projects and reports; provides departmental representation, as needed. Responds to public works-related inquiries. Assists the public with inquiries regarding city records and projects. Completes reports required by state and federal government. Utilizes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other resources to perform analysis of engineering-related data. Prepares staff reports and presentations; assists with oral presentations as requested. Maintains electronic and physical files of engineering information. Mentors, supervises and trains Engineering personnel.

Other Job Functions: Performs field inspections, surveys and studies. Evaluates work flow and makes recommendations for process improvements.

Civil Engineer II Examples of Essential Job Functions: Supervises the planning, surveying, design, right-of-way acquisition, utility coordination and public notification of public works projects, subdivision development, and utility installation in public right-of-ways; directs and participates in surveying of projects and routine City construction activities; directs and participates in the design of computer aided and/or manual drafting for project designs; reviews, approves and modifies plans and specifications for public works projects; prepares and reviews site development and subdivision improvement plans, preliminary and final plats, easements, water main and sanitary sewer main extension permits, right-of-way user permits, street excavation permits, and permits issued by agencies outside the City; mentors, supervises, and trains Engineering personnel; direct liaison between the City and property owners and contractors; calculates quantities for payment purposes for public works construction projects; supervises the maintenance of maps, records, lists, files, and plans of completed projects; provides information to the general public and contractors; fills in for subordinates as needed. Directs and participates in NPDES Phase II stormwater permit activities, including erosion control on construction sites. Prepares and presents reports to City Council as necessary.

Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity and inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.

Civil Engineer I Qualifications: Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field and one year of experience in civil eng