City Engineer
Group: City of Springfield
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Salary Range: $47.03 - $65.84/hr ($97,824- $136,954 annual), dependent on qualifications and based on State of Oregon defined bona fide factors in accordance with Oregon's Pay Equity Act.
Deadline Information: 11:59 p.m. (PST)
Deadline Date: 02/12/2023
Posted Date: 01/26/2023
Website: http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/human-resources/careers/
Contact Information for Applicants
Human Resources
HR@springfield-or.gov
541-726-3705
City Engineer
Job Number: 2023-03
Classification: Senior Manager/ Senior Program Manager
Closes: Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
Community Development Division
Non-represented, Exempt
Full Benefits including PERS. *Benefit enrolled employees and dependents have access to a free, on-site health and wellness center.
Grade: D64
$47.03- $65.84/ hour ($97,824- $136,954 annual), dependent on qualifications and based on State of Oregon defined bona fide factors in accordance with Oregon's Pay Equity Act.
*Relocation reimbursement for actual costs up to $5,000 may be available if incumbent is relocating greater than 100 miles.
Overview of Position:
The City of Springfield is seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative leader with experience leading diverse and multidisciplinary groups and teams. Under the direction of the Community Development Director, the City Engineer oversees Land Development Engineering (encroachment permits, private improvement project review and approvals, systems development charge administration, and inspection) the Capital Improvement Program (project development and construction, procurement and contract administration, and inspection), and survey programs.
As the Engineering Division Leader and member of the Community Development management team, the role additionally develops, refines, and implements complex policy initiatives aligning them with those of the City Council and the community at large; manages the engineering division staff and operating budget and represents the City and Division to advisory groups, boards, committees, agencies, developers, and contractors.
The ideal candidate is customer service focused and have strong communication skills, someone who makes a broad range of audiences feel heard and understood. The ability to work collaboratively with a solutions-oriented mindset with internal and external partners and customers is essential.
If you would like to learn more about the City Engineer position, please see the job description link below: City-Engineer.pdf (springfield-or.gov)
Training & Experience:
The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. Such a way to meet minimum qualifications could include:
• Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or related field, and;
• 7-10 years of experience in Civil Engineering or closely related field, and;
• 3-5 years of program and/or personnel management experience.
License & Certifications:
• Registration as Professional Civil Engineer in the state of Oregon or the ability to obtain registration within 12 months of appointment
• Oregon Driver’s license by time of appointment
Selection and Interview Process:
Top candidates will be invited to interview, and candidates will be emailed directly with additional information.
As a part of our selection process, it will be necessary for candidates to provide the names and email addresses of up to five professional references (including two managers) that can provide information on work performance. To avoid any delay in the process, we ask candidates to start gathering reference information now (name, email address, contact info and time period you worked together). Additional information regarding reference checking will be emailed to candidates at a later date through the SkillSurvey Pre-Hire 360 system.
The selection process will include: reference checks and criminal background check.
All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veteran’s Preference in Public Employment Law.
Please do not indicate ‘See Resume’ in the ‘Work Experience’ part of the application. The information you provide in the application ‘Work Experience’ and ‘Job Duties’ will be used to determine if you will proceed to the next phase in the selection process. Information related to education and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit.
NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
The City of Springfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to Apply:
Please visit our website at https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/human-resources/careers/ to learn more about this job posting and how to apply.