Civil Engineer IV - City

$45.89 - $70.11 Hourly

Note : The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and / or the City’s step placement policy.

Important Application Information : Completion of the supplemental questions is required. Applicant responses to supplemental questions must specifically answer the questions asked.

Responses to supplemental questions must be supported by work history / information listed on the application / resume. Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to supplemental questions have not been provided.

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.

S., 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

The Civil Engineer IV directs and leads the Engineering Division’s Technical Review and Regulations Section which provides plan and document review and approval services to the development and consulting community, government agencies, and the public so construction projects may proceed in a timely manner.

This position accepts increasing levels of responsibility and is required to demonstrate continued and progressive technical and leadership skills.

Candidates applying within the first 15 days will be considered first.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of a Civil Engineer V or other division head.

The primary purpose of this position is to supervise an engineering work section. The employee may serve as the primary City contact regarding the assigned engineering discipline or function.

• Job duties require the use of previously acquired administrative and technical knowledge and skills. Essential job functions include : developing sectional goals and objectives;
• planning, organizing, and reviewing all projects assigned to subordinate staff; participating in and overseeing the development of plans and specifications for public-works engineering projects;

and ensuring that engineering projects comply with plans and specifications. The employee provides technical expertise to subordinate staff, assigning projects or functions and improving methods and procedures.

The employee has frequent contact with City officials and staff, engineering consultants, architects, contractors, developers, and the public to exchange technical information on public-works engineering matters.

Work is performed primarily independently, with work products reviewed periodically through staff reports, conferences, and visual observations by the division / department head for overall effectiveness and adherence to policies, directives, and instructions.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference.

To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of and skill in applying administrative and managerial concepts and principles.
• Knowledge of and skill in interpreting or explaining the rules, laws, and regulations governing the field of civil engineering.
• Skill in supervising the planning, development, and construction of public-works engineering projects.
• Skill in responding to complex, technical engineering questions and problems.
• Skill in supervising the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in ensuring that engineering projects and plans comply with all applicable guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to develop long-range plans and evaluate work accomplishments.
• Ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Possession of a Professional Engineer’s License (Oklahoma).
• Possession of a valid driver license (Operator).

Note : Professional Engineer’s License must be issued by the State of Oklahoma or a state having reciprocity with the State of Oklahoma.

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a civil engineering or storm sewer related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience.
• Experience in the review, preparation, and interpretation of civil engineering plans, calculations, final plats and legal descriptions and in the review of building permit applications, elevation certificates, Planning Commission applications, and Right of way permits and public easements.
• Experience with common software packages, including HEC RAS, HydroCAD, HY 8, Hydraflow, HEC HMS.
• Knowledge of FEMA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rules and regulations, and the City of Oklahoma City’s paving and drainage design ordinances and standards.

COMPETENCIES

• Execution and Results : (1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others;
• 2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results;
• 4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities;
• technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required; (6) recognizes opportunities and takes action for improvement to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes;
• 7) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (8) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources;

9) makes data-driven recommendations / decisions and achieves results; (10) effectively achieves results through others to achieve the Department or City's mission.

• Judgment : (1) Plans, coordinates, and executes business functions efficiently, effectively, and in a fiscally responsible manner;
• 2) identifies risks and develops and implements measures to avoid, mitigate, or minimize those risks; (3) makes effective, timely, well-informed, objective, and transparent work-related decisions;
• 4) exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations;
• 5) uses resources effectively to achieve results aligned with organizational priorities; (6) applies understanding of financial management / budgeting principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible and in accordance with policies, procedures, processes, rules, regulations, and laws;

7) makes business decisions that drive positive, fiscally responsible performance; (8) manages ambiguity, business insight, financial acumen, makes decisions using data and insight that achieves the best outcome for the department and City.

• Teamwork / Team Oriented : (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member;
• 3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results;
• 5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience;

6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed.

• Customer Centric : (1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner;
• 3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers;

4) supports the Department / City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind.

• Strategic Thinking : (1) Thinks conceptually, imaginatively, and systematically; (2) envisions the future; (3) defines the vision, direction, and goals;
• 4) develops a road map for achievement; (5) anticipates change and plans for it; (6) considers long-term value and consequences;
• 7) influences others to achieve results; (8) understands where the organization is headed; knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work;
• 9) aligns business strategies to long-term success of the City; (10) sets the vision, direction and compelling course of action;
• 11) operates effectively within the systems, programs, policies, procedures, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations of the organization;
• 12) knows industry and stays ahead of best practices; (13) understands the political environment, management priorities, staff roles and responsibilities, and grasps external factors impacting the organization;

14) identifies when issues need to be escalated to higher authorities and effectively alerts appropriate officials.

• Leads Through Influence : (1) Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; (2) gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals;
• 3) works with others towards achieving agreements that may involve exchanging resources or resolving differences; (4) understands the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort including those actively involved;

5) leads through influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).

• Commitment to Continuous Improvement : (1) Recognizes opportunities for improvement with regard to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes;
• 2) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (3) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources;

4) makes data-driven recommendations / decisions and achieves results.

• Agility : (1) Values collaboration, communication, and feedback and is flexible and open to new ideas; (2) learns rapidly and transforms learning into action;
• 3) examines processes and practices to perform work most effectively; (4) demonstrates courage and willingness to take calculated risks;
• 5) assesses readiness; proposes new approaches, methods, and technologies plans, implements, and evaluates change in a transparent, positive, and thoughtful manner;
• 6) exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations;

7) rapidly adapts to change and leads others through change, while producing tangible results and identifying new opportunities.

• Talent Development : (1) Provides tools, materials, equipment, and resources; (2) provides performance feedback, coaching, mentoring, encouragement, and support;
• 3) discusses personal and professional goals; (4) provides formal and informal learning and development opportunities that support achievement of personal and professional goals;

5) attracts and develops talent; (6) manages performance throughout the department or City; (7) sets the leadership tone for area of responsibility.

Note : This competency is not applicable for employees who are not supervisors.

• Inclusive Leadership : (1) Fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where individual differences are valued, and employees feel a sense of belonging;
• 2) seeks to know and learn about others; welcomes diversity in ideas, perspectives, and thoughts; understands and respects values, attitudes, and beliefs of others;
• 3) seeks to build diverse teams through inclusive hiring practices (ensures opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds and demonstrates a commitment to hiring the most qualified candidates);
• 4) cultivates engagement, team building, collaboration; (5) instills trust; (6) recognizes contributions and celebrates accomplishments;
• 7) promotes the advancement of all employees including those of marginalized identities (e.g., coaching, mentoring, providing personal and professional development opportunities);
• 8) actively participates in and encourages others to participate in diversity and inclusion programming and / or training;
• 9) strategically integrates inclusion into business practices and decisions; (10) demonstrates respect, inclusiveness, understanding, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with others;

11) effectively manages one's own feelings and emotions; (12) builds diverse teams, promotes advancement of marginalized employees, participates and encourages participation of I&D initiatives.

Note : This competency is not applicable for employees who are not supervisors.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Primarily inside, outside occasionally, exposed to heat, cold, humidity, rain, etc.
• Local travel occasionally to conduct engineering field inspections.
• Out-of-town travel occasionally to attend meetings, conferences, seminars, etc.
• May be expose to intermittent or continued loud and incessant noises from machinery and construction equipment.
• May be exposed to large amounts of dust or other irritants.

Note : Typical City employee working hours are 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, working hours vary (may require work to begin before 8 : 00 a.

m. and / or end beyond 5 : 00 p.m., and / or may require work on weekends and holidays), and are subject to change, based on the duties and location of the position and the business needs of the assigned work unit / department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Near vision enough to read standard office correspondence, including the fine print found in specification books and on reduced copies of maps, plans, etc.
• Hearing enough to identify factors such as the location of vehicles and equipment or when equipment is malfunctioning.
• Manual and finger dexterity enough to operate standard office equipment and to produce hand-written and electronically generated correspondence.
• Speech and hearing enough to communicate in-person and by telephone, two-way radio, etc.

OTHER DETAILS

Pay Method : City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Background Investigation, Drug Testing, Physical Examination : Upon a conditional offer of employment / acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants.

Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment.

If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of Oklahoma City will obtain a Motor Vehicle Report for internal and external applicants.

If the position accepted is safety sensitive and / or a driving position, internal and external applicants will be provided a copy of the City of Oklahoma City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy prior to being directed for a drug test.

If the position accepted is cyber security sensitive, internal and external applicants will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Interstate Identification Index (III) Fingerprint Background check.

Additionally, employees in this job classification must complete Level 4 Security Awareness Training and pass an online certification test.

If the position accepted includes a lift / push / pull / carry Physical Requirement of 25 pounds and greater, internal and external applicants will be directed for a physical examination.