CIVIL ENGINEER / DRAINAGE

Salary : $87,733.20 - $114,603.36 Annually

Location : Pueblo, CO

Job Type : Full-Time (Classified)

Job Number : 2505-4023

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 05 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : 6 / 18 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT :

This is an exempt position under the direction of the Director of Stormwater. The Civil Engineer-Drainage is responsible for the planning, design and construction management of drainage facilities within the City and for providing engineering and technical support related to the operation and maintenance of City stormwater infrastructure. The Civil Engineer-Drainage also conducts reviews of drainage reports, plans, and specifications submitted by private developers for new development within the City. The Civil Engineer-Drainage directly supervises employees in the roles of Associate Engineer I and Associate Engineer II within the Stormwater Division. In addition, the incumbent is expected to work with project team members in various City departments to achieve successful project outcomes.

This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Performs hydrologic analysis and develops designs for drainage systems for City projects, including storm sewers, inlets, manholes, detention ponds, outlet control structures, channels, erosion control measures, etc.
• Reviews and approves new products used in drainage systems and for erosion control
• Prepares or reviews master drainage plans
• Develops flood proofing measures for structures
• Attends meetings and works with the public and other agencies and city departments on drainage issues
• Develops maintenance policies and procedures for drainage facilities and storm maintenance crews
• Works with Public Works Asset Coordinator and City GIS staff to update and maintain inventory, condition assessment data, and other information related to the City's stormwater infrastructure assets
• Updates the City's drainage design criteria and policies as needed
• Prepares contract bid documents, specifications, cost estimates and design documents
• Reviews drainage plans submitted for commercial sites, subdivisions and annexations

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : The physical standards an employee must meet in order to perform the essential job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

This position requires :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

In addition to the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above, the employee must meet the following minimum requirements :

Education : Employee must possess one of the following :

Experience : Employee must demonstrate they meet the following experience requirement :

Licenses / Credentials : Employee must possess or obtain the following licenses / credentials within the time frames specified :

License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Work is performed primarily indoors with frequent field and project site tours and inspections. Indoor work involves sitting for extended periods in an office environment with frequent exposure to distractions and interruptions. Outdoor fieldwork requires the ability to stand and walk on uneven terrain in various conditions. Work entails exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with city employees, the public, and outside agencies.

All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout the term of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain licenses and certifications may result in demotion or termination.

Due to Federal and State Criminal Justice System access requirements, classifications that access and maintain criminal justice information may also be required, as a condition of employment, to not have been convicted of and / or have pending charges of a felony or misdemeanor crime that would deny or otherwise restrict access to criminal justice information. This requirement applies to all existing City employees as well as external candidates seeking to fill positions that meet the given criteria.

BENEFITS :

The City of Pueblo offers a very rich benefits packet! Click on the Benefits hyperlink at the top of this (online) job posting to view a summary of the benefits associated with this position. For a more comprehensive view on the lush benefits offered by the City, please go to www.pueblo.us / benefits.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAM : July 1, 2025

Please note that the Civil Service Commission may use a Training & Experience (T&E) evaluation of your application to establish an eligibility list for this classification.

BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR FULL-TIME CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES

The City of Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time classified positions , delivering quality and value to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. From paid holidays and personal holidays to accruing vacation time, City employment lets you plan for your future, stay healthy and maintain a quality work / life balance for you and your family.

As a PERA member, you contribute a percentage of every paycheck to PERA in exchange for a lifetime defined benefit, or pension.

Comprehensive and affordable to meet your health and wellness needs.

The City offers opportunities for professional growth with and potential promotional opportunities and lateral movement within the City. Many employees also enjoy benefits such as The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides important employee support services.

Paid leave and time off are provided for vacation, sick, personal days (2), FMLA, funeral and injury leave.

This position requires a valid driver's license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of employment. License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification Do you meet this requirement? (Note : Your application will not be accepted if a copy of this document is not attached)

This position requires at least an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree (or higher) in any engineering field; OR a bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or other Engineering Technology field. Do you meet this requirement? (Note : Your application will not be accepted if a copy of this document is not attached)

Please explain your qualifying education. If your education is not in the required field, please explain to what extent it is related.

This position requires at least two (2) years of experience in the field of civil engineering, including a minimum of one (1) year of experience in stormwater engineering, management and oversight of construction projects in the public right-of-way, and / or development of stormwater-related construction project scopes of work to include preparation of drawings and specifications. Do you meet this requirement?

Please explain your qualifying experience.

This position requires the ability to obtain licensure as a professional engineer in the State of Colorado within five (5) years of appointment. Do you meet this requirement?

ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED : Your application packet will be considered incomplete and will be rejected if you do not include the appropriate attachments. In particular, it is required that you submit copies of the following items : 1. Valid driver's license 2. Diploma / degree or transcripts (indicating an awarded high school diploma or degree) showing your HIGHEST level of COMPLETED formal education. The submitted copy must have been issued by the educational institution and display : - the institution's name / logo- your name- graduation or degree confer / award date3. Authorization for Release of Information (https : / / www.pueblo.us / DocumentCenter / View / 17003). Please note that we cannot accept electronic signatures at this time. You must print and sign this document for it to be accepted by us. 4. A Service 2 or Member 4 copy of your DD214 if you wish to claim veteran preference. If you wish to claim veteran preference due to a service-connected disability, please submit a letter from the Veteran's Administration, dated within one year, indicating your veteran disability status5. Any certificate or professional license / registration required by the job descriptionPlease return to the Attachments section at this time and include any missing items.This is a good time to review your entire application and ensure you : - accounted for your last 10 years of employment history (20 yrs if applying to be a Police Patrol Officer), including times when you were not working. - provided a reason for leaving every employer, specifically state if you resigned or were laid-off, terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, etc. - listed 3 professional references- answered all Agency-Wide questions. NOTE : Missing or vague information could cause your application to be rejected.Have you revisited your application and attached all required documents?

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