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CCR2006243. . COMMON COUNCIL -CITY OF MUSKEGO RESOLUTION #243-2006 RESOLUTION TO DELETE ENGINEER I POSITION AND RE-CREATE POSITION AS CITY ENGINEER/DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS, APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY RANGE AND AUTHORIZE FILLING OF POSITION WHEREAS, the City Administrator has recommended a re-allocation of responsibilities for positions related to engineering and engineering related public works department projects; and WHEREAS, the City Administrator is recommending the Engineer I position be deleted and recreated as City Engineer/Director of Public Works Projects; and WHEREAS, the Common Council must approve these changes, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Common Council does hereby approve the re-creation of the Engineer I position as City Engineer/Director of Public Works Projects and does approve the attached position description for such position. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the Common Council does hereby authorize the filling of this position with a 2007 salary range for this position as follows: Minimum - $67,433 Midpoint - $82,639 Maximum - $97,845 DATED THIS 12th DAY OF December ,2006. SPONSORED BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE Ald. Nancy Salentine Ald. Eileen Madden Ald. Neil Borgman This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #243-2006 which was adopted by the Common Council of the City of Muske o. . 12/06jmb . City of Muskego Position Description Position Title: City EngineerlDirector of Public Works Projects Name Pay Grade: 71 FLSA: E Date: December, 2006 Reports To: Mayor City Administrator Purpose of Position The City EngineerlDirector of Public Works Projects is responsible for the overall management of City projects involving engineering, and who serves the day to day engineering needs of the City. The position oversees the overall general planning, design, construction, maintenance and operations of the City's infrastructure and facilities in coordination with the City Utility Superintendent and the City DPW Superintendent. The position is responsible for the overall professional administration of the Public Works, Water and Sewer Departments. . Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Coordinates the work, actions and performance of the public works management team including the Utility Supervisor, the DPW Supervisor, the Assistant Director of Public Works Projects and any consulting engineers working on behalf of the City. Formulates, directs an~ administers, subject to the approval of the City Administrator and the Mayor and Common Council, the annual projects of the Public Works Department involving engineering. Staffs, as appropriate, and attends as needed the City Public Works and Public Utilities Committee meetings. Provides engineering support staff to the Plan Commission as needed. Attends ComnlOn Council meetings and other City committee meetings ås requested or required by the City Administrator or Mayor. Establishes and maintains such relationships with representatives of state, county and other local governmental and quasi-governmental bodies as may be necessary for the accomplishment of the work of the Engineering/Public Works Department. Coordinates the work of the City Engineer with that of other City Departments. . Recommends policies and prepares reports (memorandum). . . . Prepares the annual budget for the City Engineer's office and assists in the preparation of the public works department and water and sewer department annual budgets. Monitors budget activity. Approves purchasing according to the City purchasing policy. Oversees engineering projects in the City either directly or in coordination with the public works management team. Is responsible for the planning of all public works construction projects in the City and oversees all phases of construction in coordination with the DPW and Utility Superintendents. Ensures timely response to resident/customer requests, concerns, and or questions related to the engineering/public works functions of the City. Reviews costs and quality related to public works and engineering and modifies programs as needed and directed by the City Administrator. Strives to attain maximum efficiency and effectiveness with engineering functions and engineering related public works projects of the City. Director serves as the contact person for consulting engineers regarding engineering related public works projects in the City or delegates same to the Assistant Director of Public Works Projects. In coordination with the management team of public works and water and sewer utilities, ensures proper training of employees. Provides long range planning related to City Engineering and Public Works. Prepares and monitors the engineering departments annual budgets and monitors same. Assists the Public Works Superintendent with preparation and monitoring of the Public Works Department budget. Makes recommendations on purchasing related to engineering/public works and utilities projects in coordination with the DPW and Utility Superintendent. Responds to engineering related emergency calls in coordination with the public works management team. Ensures City compliance with state, federal, and local laws, rules and regulations as they pertain to public works and engineering functions ofthe City. Keeps the Mayor and City Administrator apprised of significant issues affecting City infrastructure and operations on a regular basis. . . . Represents the City in intergovernmental relations concerning public works and engineering. Coordinates/stays informed as appropriate by the Assistant Director of Public Works Projects concerning landfill operations in the City and City work involving MMSD. Additional Tasks and Responsibilities While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members. Oversees processing and development of new land subdivisions plats, including review and approval of plans, specifications, and development agreements related to the improvements attendant to such subdivision; conducts or directs inspections to assure compliance of the finished improvements to City standards; and conducts or directs the development of necessary as-built surveys, maps and records. Coordinates all engineering for City public works development, and oversees all engineering for public and private utility improvements within the City. Prepares and maintains current City engineering standard specifications, procedures, and administrative codes relating to the construction, operation and maintenance of all public works. Designs, or causes to be designed, and prepares or causes to be prepared, plans, profiles and specifications for all public works to be constructed within the City. Oversees the advertisement for bids and proposals from private contractors to perform public works construction and maintenance procedures; receives and analyzes bids and recommends to the Mayor and Common Council the award of all contracts for public works and construction, operation and maintenance, including the posting of necessary sureties and bonds in coordination with appropriate Department Heads. Establishes or causes to be established the description and recording of the grades of all streets and other public ways within the City, and of all public and private utilities installed within streets and public ways. Such grades being established prior to any street or other public works improvements. Prepares requests for proposals, contracts and specifications for the preparation by consultants of designs, plans, profiles and specifications for all City public works improvements, and manages all consultant contracts relating to public works. Recommends the means of financing public works improvements, including the use of special assessments against benefited properties, and prepares the rolls used to levy special assessments and the reports attendant thereto. Other engineering work as required. . . . Qualification Requirements and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following knowledge and skills are necessary for this position. A high degree of proficiency in the technical, administrative, and managerial aspects of municipal engineering, and a good working knowledge of the principles and practices of all aspects of civil engineering, including surveying and mapping, traffic and transportation, sewerage, storm water management, drainage, and water supply engineering, and of the related laws and regulations. Knowledge about modem management systems and the ability to supervise, train, and lead subordinate staff; a good sense of public issues and ethics and the diversity of interests involved; good judgment in knowing when to bring issues to the attention of the Mayor and City Administrator and other City employees that are part of the management team as well as the Public Works and Public Utility Committees. Must have the ability to effectively participate in meetings and negotiations. Working knowledge of basic planning and zoning. Knowledge of safety policies and practices. Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, registration as a professional engineer in the State of Wisconsin and ten years of progressively responsible experience in civil and municipal engineering and knowledge of public works construction and related activities. Knowledge in GIS, CAD, and office suite computer applications. Valid Wisconsin drivers license. A minimum of five years experience supervising personnel is required. Language and Interpersonal Communication Must possess excellent communication skills and have strong ability to work with the public. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports, and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with the general public and employees. . . . Mathematical Ability Ability to calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, ratios, volumes, present values and special relationships. Ability to interpret basic descriptive statistical reports. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to use functional reasoning in performing influence functions such as leading, teaching directing and controlling. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety or concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is often required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lift, carry, push or pull; and taste or smell. The employee must have the ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing semi-skilled movements such as typing. The employee must be able to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, forms, sounds and odors associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks. Environmental Adaptability Ability to work under safe and ~comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as construction site hazards, irate individuals, machinery and electrical currents may cause discomfort and where there is a risk of injury. The majority of duties are performed in a general office setting. . The City of Muskego is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. (rev. 12/06)