City Engineer

City of Dodge City, KS; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dodge City, KS is seeking a City Engineer to oversee Public Works projects, ensure timely delivery, and supervise the biogas facility operations in compliance with regulations while supporting other departments to serve the community.

The role requires strong leadership, budget oversight, and proactive problem solving to advance the city's future goals and maintain safe, efficient infrastructure for residents and businesses.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The job duties of the City Engineer include but are not limited to administering Public Works projects in a timely and efficient manner, overseeing the City’s biogas facility in an efficient manner and to help other departments achieve their goals to better serve the community; to move the City of Dodge City forward to meet future demands and goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties described below are indicative of what the City Engineer may be asked to perform; other duties may be assigned:

On-going Improvement

Job Knowledge & Effectiveness

Expectation to plan and oversee Public Works projects:

• Plan and oversee the letting, construction and administration of Public Works projects.
• Correspond with citizens of the community about their concerns and work to solve them.
• Review the progress of each employee during their assigned jobs.
• Oversee operating budgets and review daily; establish project costs.
• Prepare information for other city departments.
• Assist other departments when needed.
• Supervises employees, projects, and other activities.

Expectation to plan and oversee the City’s biogas facility and all projects:

• Coordinating the overall production, monitoring, and reporting of all operations.
• Manage facility compliance/certification with the EPA RFS (Renewable Fuel Standard), ISCC and NIS (Italian National Scheme) to ensure maximum revenue generation.
  • Maintain complete and accurate records.
  • Navigate annual recertification training and audits for ISCC.
  • Complete QAP audit site visits for the EPA.
  • Complete recertification audits with the NIS.
  • Manage and maintain daily, monthly, and annual production & utility data.
  • Submit QAP documentation including production affidavits, production volumes, and utility billing.
• Research options/process to improve methane recovery and explore ways to operate the facility more efficiently.
• Review and comment on design studies and plans for construction improvements/upgrades to the facility.

Supports the operations of the department by:

• Demonstrates ability to plan, complete tasks and monitor results within established deadlines.
• Effectively applying knowledge to solve a range of problems.
• Following department policies on a consistent basis.
• Performs job responsibilities consistently, timely, cost-effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Making decisions regarding the efficient and cost-effective way to perform job responsibilities.
• Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities and takes action consistent with available facts and probable consequences.
• Adjusts to changing conditions; accepts new duties and responsibilities with a positive attitude.

Customer Focus

Demonstrates concern for satisfying customers:

• Assists citizens by answering questions and explaining the responsibilities of the department.
• Responds accurately to general knowledge questions from the public.
• Maintains professional manner when a resident or customer has a complaint or problem.
• Respects the confidentiality of information or concerns shared by others.
• Is honest and forthright with people.

Demonstrates ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside and outside the organization:

• Establishing acceptable customer service guidelines for employees to adhere to.
• Assists residents in a respectful, friendly manner when approached with questions.
• Assists in the resolution of customer complaints, concerns, or service needs.
• Attempts to build relationships with people whose assistance, cooperation, and support may be needed.
• Recognizes the business concerns of others and attempts to foster City-Community partnerships.

Adaptability, Innovation & Continuous Learning

Ensures that the vision, mission, and values of the city are represented when performing the functions of a City Engineer:

• Is proactive in ensuring that job responsibilities meet the vision, mission, and values of the organization.
• Weigh the costs, benefits, risks, and chances for success in making a decision.
• Anticipates possible problems and develops contingency plans in advance.
• Takes responsibility for own mistakes does not blame others.

Demonstrates ability to support organizational changes needed to improve the organization’s effectiveness;

• Initiating and implementing new methods, approaches, or technologies.
• Works cooperatively with others to produce innovative solutions.
• Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures, procedures, and technology.

Takes responsibility for one’s own performance:

• Takes initiative and responsibility for ensuring continual updating of skills and education necessary for the position.
• Promptly notifies Engineering Services Director about any problems that affect his/her ability to accomplish planned goals.
• Maintains all licenses, certifications, etc. as well as continue to learn new techniques and methodologies related to their field.

Honesty, Integrity & Respect

Fosters teamwork with coworkers; act as a team leader; and develop and demonstrate interest in getting groups to learn to work together.

• Listens and responds constructively to other team members.
• Is patient with other team members, administration, and customers.
• Expresses disagreement constructively e.g., emphasizing points of agreement, suggesting alternatives that may be acceptable to the group.
• Cross-trains in other areas of the Engineering Department as appropriate. Assists in other departments when needed.
• Treats all members of the team, department, City and Community with respect, ensuring

cultural differences are respected.

• Ensuring that all work is performed equally among team members, each taking responsibility for jobs that many not be desirable duties.

Safety

Ensures that all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adhering to all City safety regulations:

• Assists co-workers in the safe handling of equipment and