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Form of workPOSITION TITLE:Civil Engineer II/III(Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #:req5523
DEPARTMENT:UT Water UTL Engineering Div
LOCATION:UTILITIES SERVICE CTR - BLDG A
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU)View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: CivilEngineer III$81,381 -$135,633 (Salaries are paidbiweekly)
CivilEngineer II$71,615 - $119,357 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANTICIPATED ANNUAL HIRING SALARY RANGE:
Civil Engineer III$96,000 - $110,000 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
CivilEngineer II$84,000 -$97,000 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
Acandidate's engineering knowledge, skills, abilities, and relevantwork-related experience will be considered in determining placement as either aCivil Engineer II or Civil Engineer III.
SELECTION PROCESS:Open until filled.
The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check required.
The Community:The City of Fort Collins sits nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains alongside the banks of the Cache La Poudre River. At 5,000 feet in elevation, residents enjoy a moderate, four-season climate, with an average of 300 days of sunshine per year. With 174,800 residents, Fort Collins is Colorado's fourth-largest city and spans 57 square miles. With the 20-year growth projection, the City of Fort Collins is expected to reach 255,000 residents.
The first people who hunted in this region arrived approximately 11,000 years ago, and Northern Colorado remains an integral part of the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute Nations. European-American trappers and traders arrived by the early 1800s but rarely established permanent settlements. Gold and silver discoveries in the Colorado mountains in the mid-1800s and the prospect of land for farming and ranching attracted people from eastern cities and across the globe to the Colorado Territory, including what would become the town of Fort Collins; an agricultural colony that emerged from its founding days as a military fort. The expansion included the sugar beet industry's growth, which brought new residents whose descendants still live here today, including Mexican-American families from southern Colorado, New Mexico, and northern Mexico, as well as Germans from Russia. Since 1879, Fort Collins has been the home of the state's land grant institution, Colorado State University, which currently enrolls 34,000 students. Along with the university, the city's major high-tech and manufacturing companies and breweries attract new residents from all over the country and world. The community's overall social diversity continues to grow.
There are abundant outdoor recreation opportunities available to the many residents who enjoy healthy lifestyles. The nearby Horsetooth Reservoir is a key attraction, as is the Cache La Poudre-North Park Scenic Byway. The Downtown district provides many venues for live music, shopping, dining, and nightlife within the city. Fort Collins is widely considered the Craft Beer Capital of Colorado. The City has a strong appreciation for arts, culture, and entertainment. Various national organizations and magazines recognize Fort Collins as one of the best places to live in the nation.
The City's long list of acknowledgments includes:
Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?
Job Summary
Engineering work related to stormwater master planning, floodplain regulations and administration and small capital projects. Administers (Civil Engineer III) or assists (Civil Engineer II) or assists with (Civil Engineer II) the City-wide floodplain management program for both federally and locally designated floodplains to ensure compliance with City Code, State, and Federal regulations.Manages and/or prepares Stormwater Master Plans.Performs design and construction engineering for stormwater projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Administers(Civil Engineer III) or assists (Civil Engineer II) in administering the City'sfloodplain regulations in consultation with the SEDR Director, the MasterPlanning / Floodplain Managerand other floodplain administrative staff.
•Providestechnical support under the supervision of the Master Planning / FloodplainManager (Civil Engineer III) and/or performs (Civil Engineer II) review ofdevelopment submittals for compliance with local, state, and federal floodplainregulations and City Code requirements.
•Managesand/or prepares stormwater master plan updates.
•Underthe supervision of the Master Planning / Floodplain Manager, conducts andoversees (Civil Engineer III) or conducts (Civil Engineer II) the review andapproval of technical hydrological and hydraulic models (i.e., CLOMRs/LOMRs andfloodplain analyses).
•Ensurescompletion of floodplain submittals, reviews, and assigned projects andprograms within established time frames and budgets.
•Performsand/or manages the design and construction of small stormwater capitalimprovement projects such as storm sewers, culverts, detention facilities,stream rehabilitation, and river bank stabilization from conceptual ideasthrough final design and construction.
•Coordinatesprojects and work activities with City departments, divisions, or the public asneeded in order to sustain or enhance service levels to the public.
•Developspre-conceptual, preliminary, and final cost estimates.
•Directspreparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, constructionschedules, and/or designs for project or program.
•Performsreview and final approval of infrastructure replacement or improvementprojects.
•Performssite inspection and construction engineering services to monitor progress andensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction andsafety standards.
•Assistswith emergency preparedness and response activities related to flooding,including serving as an on-call person for the City's flood warning system.
•Representsthe department and serves as a technical information resource for the public,consultants and developers, City boards and departments, City Council, andother organizations regarding specific projects or general engineeringquestions; may prepare presentations and written materials.
•Conductspublic outreach related to infrastructure replacement projects. Includespreparation of brochures, handouts, website, presentations, etc.
ManagementResponsibilities:
CivilEngineer III only - Provides technical support and guidance to master planningand floodplain staff.
City Competencies
•Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
•Capable of systems thinking to see interdependent relationships and recognize multiple causes and effects of community issues, predict or anticipate the consequences of policy decisions, and to community and organizational resources.
•Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
•A desire and ability to understand internal and external customers' diverse needs, create experiences, and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
•A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
•Advanced knowledge of stormwater engineering and floodplain management practices and principles.
•Ability to administer floodplain regulations and make interpretations.
•Knowledge of and work experience with hydrologic and hydraulic engineering software including
MODSWMM, EPASWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, or UD Culvert.
•Ability to read and interpret engineering reports and plans, floodplain and floodway mapping, including determining flood elevations.
•Civil Engineer III Only - Technical support, guidance, and mentoring skills to other staff members.
•Advanced knowledge of applicable city, county and federal codes, laws and standards.
•Skilled in the use of engineering, computer-aided design (CAD), GIS, spreadsheet, word processing and statistical software.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and technical writing skills. Ability to communicate at executive level and influence effectively.
•Accomplished and proven in ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts.
•Uses strategic critical thinking in approach to problem solving, issue resolution and solution development.
The City of Fort Collins Utilities organization values engineers with a strong background in technical proficiency and a focus on the safety, health, and welfare of the public.We encourage skills development and training to advance one's knowledge and pursue professional licensing.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university or a combination of education and experience to meet the state minimum requirements to pursue engineering licensure.For more information, please see Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (https://dpo.colorado.gov/)
4 to 7 years of applied engineering experience (Civil Engineer II)
6 to 9 years of applied engineering experience (Civil Engineer III)
Colorado Licensed Engineer Intern, EI (Civil Engineer II)
Colorado Licensed Professional Engineer, PE (Civil Engineer III)
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
6+ years engineering experience (Civil Engineer II)
10+ years engineering experience (Civil Engineer III)
Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training
•Valid driver's license
•Professional Engineer (P.E.) registered in the State of Colorado (required for Civil Engineer III)
Engineering Intern (E.I.) registered in the State of Colorado (required for Civil Engineer II)
•Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification from the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) or ability to obtain within 6 months
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities.Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body.The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age 40 years or older, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by law.For the purpose of this City policy "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived orientation toward heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records...
REQUISITION #:req5523
DEPARTMENT:UT Water UTL Engineering Div
LOCATION:UTILITIES SERVICE CTR - BLDG A
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU)View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: CivilEngineer III$81,381 -$135,633 (Salaries are paidbiweekly)
CivilEngineer II$71,615 - $119,357 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANTICIPATED ANNUAL HIRING SALARY RANGE:
Civil Engineer III$96,000 - $110,000 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
CivilEngineer II$84,000 -$97,000 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
Acandidate's engineering knowledge, skills, abilities, and relevantwork-related experience will be considered in determining placement as either aCivil Engineer II or Civil Engineer III.
SELECTION PROCESS:Open until filled.
The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check required.
The Community:The City of Fort Collins sits nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains alongside the banks of the Cache La Poudre River. At 5,000 feet in elevation, residents enjoy a moderate, four-season climate, with an average of 300 days of sunshine per year. With 174,800 residents, Fort Collins is Colorado's fourth-largest city and spans 57 square miles. With the 20-year growth projection, the City of Fort Collins is expected to reach 255,000 residents.
The first people who hunted in this region arrived approximately 11,000 years ago, and Northern Colorado remains an integral part of the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute Nations. European-American trappers and traders arrived by the early 1800s but rarely established permanent settlements. Gold and silver discoveries in the Colorado mountains in the mid-1800s and the prospect of land for farming and ranching attracted people from eastern cities and across the globe to the Colorado Territory, including what would become the town of Fort Collins; an agricultural colony that emerged from its founding days as a military fort. The expansion included the sugar beet industry's growth, which brought new residents whose descendants still live here today, including Mexican-American families from southern Colorado, New Mexico, and northern Mexico, as well as Germans from Russia. Since 1879, Fort Collins has been the home of the state's land grant institution, Colorado State University, which currently enrolls 34,000 students. Along with the university, the city's major high-tech and manufacturing companies and breweries attract new residents from all over the country and world. The community's overall social diversity continues to grow.
There are abundant outdoor recreation opportunities available to the many residents who enjoy healthy lifestyles. The nearby Horsetooth Reservoir is a key attraction, as is the Cache La Poudre-North Park Scenic Byway. The Downtown district provides many venues for live music, shopping, dining, and nightlife within the city. Fort Collins is widely considered the Craft Beer Capital of Colorado. The City has a strong appreciation for arts, culture, and entertainment. Various national organizations and magazines recognize Fort Collins as one of the best places to live in the nation.
The City's long list of acknowledgments includes:
- No. 2 Best Tasting Drinking Water in North America: American Water Works - June 2021
- No. 5 Best Remote-Ready Cities: Livability.com Jan 2021
- Top 30 Creative Small Cities: CVSuite - May 2020
- No. 18 Safest Cities in America: SafeWise - April 2020
- No. 1 Best Place to Live: Livability.com March 2020
- No. 9 Most Fitness Friendly Places: SmartAsset - Dec 2019
- No. 7 Safest Driving Cities: Allstate - June 2019
- No. 4 Best U.S. Cities to Raise a Family: MarketWatch - April 2019
- No. 9 Best Performing Cities: Milken Institute - Jan 2019
- No. 3 U.S. Cities with Highest Economic Confidence: Yahoo - Nov 2018
- No. 2 Brain Concentration Index: Bloomberg - Nov 2018
- No. 1 City in America for Cycling: PeopleForBikes-May 2018
- Outstanding Achievement in Local Government Innovation Award: Alliance for Innovation-April 2018
- The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award-Nov 2017
- 18th Best City for Career Opportunities: SmartAsset - Sep 2017
- 3rd Best College Town to Live in Forever: College Ranker - July 2017
- 25 Best Towns Ever: Where to Live Now: Outside Magazine - June 2017
- No. 1 Stable and Growing Housing Market: Realtor.com-June 2017
- 11th Happiest City in America: Yahoo! Finance - March 2017
- No. 9 Top 150 Cities for Millennials Report: Millennial Personal Finance - Feb 2017
- No. 2 Best Cities for Small Business Owners: ValuePenguin - Feb 2017
Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?
- Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Paid vacation, paid holidays, and sick
- Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
- Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
- Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Wellness program, workout facilities
- Employee/family onsite health clinic
- Personal & professional learning opportunities including supervisory and leadership development; plus career mobility
- Collaborative work environment
Job Summary
Engineering work related to stormwater master planning, floodplain regulations and administration and small capital projects. Administers (Civil Engineer III) or assists (Civil Engineer II) or assists with (Civil Engineer II) the City-wide floodplain management program for both federally and locally designated floodplains to ensure compliance with City Code, State, and Federal regulations.Manages and/or prepares Stormwater Master Plans.Performs design and construction engineering for stormwater projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Administers(Civil Engineer III) or assists (Civil Engineer II) in administering the City'sfloodplain regulations in consultation with the SEDR Director, the MasterPlanning / Floodplain Managerand other floodplain administrative staff.
•Providestechnical support under the supervision of the Master Planning / FloodplainManager (Civil Engineer III) and/or performs (Civil Engineer II) review ofdevelopment submittals for compliance with local, state, and federal floodplainregulations and City Code requirements.
•Managesand/or prepares stormwater master plan updates.
•Underthe supervision of the Master Planning / Floodplain Manager, conducts andoversees (Civil Engineer III) or conducts (Civil Engineer II) the review andapproval of technical hydrological and hydraulic models (i.e., CLOMRs/LOMRs andfloodplain analyses).
•Ensurescompletion of floodplain submittals, reviews, and assigned projects andprograms within established time frames and budgets.
•Performsand/or manages the design and construction of small stormwater capitalimprovement projects such as storm sewers, culverts, detention facilities,stream rehabilitation, and river bank stabilization from conceptual ideasthrough final design and construction.
•Coordinatesprojects and work activities with City departments, divisions, or the public asneeded in order to sustain or enhance service levels to the public.
•Developspre-conceptual, preliminary, and final cost estimates.
•Directspreparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, constructionschedules, and/or designs for project or program.
•Performsreview and final approval of infrastructure replacement or improvementprojects.
•Performssite inspection and construction engineering services to monitor progress andensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction andsafety standards.
•Assistswith emergency preparedness and response activities related to flooding,including serving as an on-call person for the City's flood warning system.
•Representsthe department and serves as a technical information resource for the public,consultants and developers, City boards and departments, City Council, andother organizations regarding specific projects or general engineeringquestions; may prepare presentations and written materials.
•Conductspublic outreach related to infrastructure replacement projects. Includespreparation of brochures, handouts, website, presentations, etc.
ManagementResponsibilities:
CivilEngineer III only - Provides technical support and guidance to master planningand floodplain staff.
City Competencies
•Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
•Capable of systems thinking to see interdependent relationships and recognize multiple causes and effects of community issues, predict or anticipate the consequences of policy decisions, and to community and organizational resources.
•Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
•A desire and ability to understand internal and external customers' diverse needs, create experiences, and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
•A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
•Advanced knowledge of stormwater engineering and floodplain management practices and principles.
•Ability to administer floodplain regulations and make interpretations.
•Knowledge of and work experience with hydrologic and hydraulic engineering software including
MODSWMM, EPASWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, or UD Culvert.
•Ability to read and interpret engineering reports and plans, floodplain and floodway mapping, including determining flood elevations.
•Civil Engineer III Only - Technical support, guidance, and mentoring skills to other staff members.
•Advanced knowledge of applicable city, county and federal codes, laws and standards.
•Skilled in the use of engineering, computer-aided design (CAD), GIS, spreadsheet, word processing and statistical software.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and technical writing skills. Ability to communicate at executive level and influence effectively.
•Accomplished and proven in ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts.
•Uses strategic critical thinking in approach to problem solving, issue resolution and solution development.
The City of Fort Collins Utilities organization values engineers with a strong background in technical proficiency and a focus on the safety, health, and welfare of the public.We encourage skills development and training to advance one's knowledge and pursue professional licensing.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university or a combination of education and experience to meet the state minimum requirements to pursue engineering licensure.For more information, please see Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (https://dpo.colorado.gov/)
4 to 7 years of applied engineering experience (Civil Engineer II)
6 to 9 years of applied engineering experience (Civil Engineer III)
Colorado Licensed Engineer Intern, EI (Civil Engineer II)
Colorado Licensed Professional Engineer, PE (Civil Engineer III)
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
6+ years engineering experience (Civil Engineer II)
10+ years engineering experience (Civil Engineer III)
Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training
•Valid driver's license
•Professional Engineer (P.E.) registered in the State of Colorado (required for Civil Engineer III)
Engineering Intern (E.I.) registered in the State of Colorado (required for Civil Engineer II)
•Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification from the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) or ability to obtain within 6 months
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities.Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body.The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age 40 years or older, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by law.For the purpose of this City policy "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived orientation toward heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records...
