City Engineer

General Purpose

All employees must model and demonstrate the City Values at all times during the course of employment: Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, & Excellence.

The City Engineer is a key member of the Public Works leadership team, reporting to the Director of Public Works. This position oversees and manages all City public rights-of-way and performs highly complex program and project management that may include functional areas such as design, transportation, development review, construction, traffic engineering and planning, surveying and mapping, and general civil engineering pertaining to roadways, drainage, bridges, and railway crossings. This position also requires collaboration with various City departments and contractors.

Hiring Salary Is Dependent Upon Experience.

Hiring Range is $148,347.23 - $164,830.25

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: Health & wellness benefits, 6% retirement contribution match and 3% 457 Deferred Compensation match, general leave, work/life balance, and more.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a supportive and welcoming work environment for all of our employees. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply for this position today. Be A Part Of It and contribute to the vibrant growth and development of Commerce City as we strive to provide exceptional services and foster a thriving community.

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Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited institution or closely related field and at least seven (7) years of progressive engineering experience including at least four (4) years of project management experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado, or able to obtain reciprocity within six months from the date of hire. Must be a certified floodplain manager. This requires a minimum of two years of full-time floodplain management experience, a relevant higher education degree, or completion of the FEMA - Managing Floodplain Development Through the NFIP (course E0273), and then passing the CFM exam administered by the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM). Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Commerce City is an equal-opportunity employer.

Process Overview

Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application AND INCLUDE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Qualification Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.

Application Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager, who will review and evaluate application materials.

Interview(s): We aim to schedule interviews with candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the application review.

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Paid Time-off Benefits

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays each year with the addition of an 8-hour Floating Holiday (in addition to the Floating Holiday that can be earned by participating in the Wellness Program).
• General Leave: Leave banks are granted to employees after six months of full-time employment. General Leave may be used for vacations, personal business, illness, or other reasons as requested by the employee and approved by his/her supervisor.
• Other Paid Time Off: Jury Duty, Injury Leave, and Military leave are also available to employees.
  
  

Additional Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We provide a confidential Employee Assistance Program to help support you and your family on any issue of concern. Eight private counseling sessions are available on a range of needs including, but not limited to marital issues, parenting concerns, grief counseling, supervisor issues, and drug and alcohol abuse.
• Tuition Reimbursement: The City provides a tuition reimbursement program that reimburses qualified educational expenses.
• Eligibility for Pay Increases: Employees are eligible for a pay increase during their annual appraisal following a successful evaluation. Pay increases do not come at the time of the six-month introductory evaluation.
• Employee Home Ownership Program: To encourage employees to reside within the City limits of Commerce City, we may provide a secured loan for the down payment and/or closing cost assistance on a home in Commerce City. The employee must meet all City criteria as well as first mortgage underwriting criteria.
• Personal Computer Employee Purchase Program: To encourage the development of employee computer skills, the City offers an interest-free loan to you for the purchase of computer hardware (including a Desktop or Laptop) and software. The employee must have successfully completed their 6-month Introductory Period for eligibility.
• Recreation Center Membership: Employees and family members are eligible for a membership to the Commerce City Recreation Center for $5.00 per person per year.
• Golf Course Green Fees: Employees can play the City's award-winning Buffalo Run Golf Course at a rate of $9.00 for 9-holes or $18.00 for 18-holes. Employees can also purchase golf merchandise at discounted prices.