Director of Water Utilities

CivicPlus, LLC; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance w/HSA funds

Dental

Vision

Life

401/457

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

Longevity Pay

Recreation Membership

Job summary

The Town of Berthoud, Colorado invites applications for a Senior Civil Engineer to lead the Utilities Department. You will supervise staff and oversee the design, operations, and maintenance of water and wastewater systems, storm drainage, and related facilities.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, 10+ years of experience with at least 5 in a supervisory role, and a Colorado Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Ten years of related experience minimum.
• Five+ years in a supervisory role.
• Colorado Driver’s License (Class C) required or within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Utilities Department and supervise staff.
• Oversee design, operations, and maintenance of water and wastewater systems, storm drainage, and related facilities.
• Develop, monitor, and manage large budgets; ensure project delivery on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with town staff and the public; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Civil engineering

Budget management

Team supervision

Field safety

GIS

CAD

Excel

Oral & written comms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Colorado PE license (preferred)

Tools

GIS

CAD

Engineering modeling software

Job description

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Under limited direction of the Town Administrator, provides leadership and supervision of the Utilities Department and associated staff. Ensures the ongoing development, operations, and maintenance of Town infrastructure for raw water, potable water, non-potable water, wastewater, storm water, and other related facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as they relate to the design and construction of water distribution and wastewater collection utilities, storm drainage collection and storage utilities, and urban street and public transportation systems improvements
• General knowledge of land surveying principles
• Working knowledge of Colorado land use statutes and practices
• Familiarity with specifications and construction practices for concrete, asphalt, water systems, wastewater systems, storm water systems, and other related practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in personnel management and supervision
• Ability to efficiently and effectively complete assigned tasks; develop, monitor, and manage large budgets; provide leadership and direction to assigned staff
• Work safely in the field and on active construction sites; develop, read, and understand construction plans and specifications
• Understand, communicate, and carry out oral and written directions
• Solve complex engineering related problems
• Work collaboratively and positively with town staff and the public
• Keep accurate records
• Work independently
• Computer skills: An individual should have a working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, and engineering modeling software. Effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel, or other similar software is necessary for the performance of the essential duties

Other Duties and Responsibilities

The below list is intended to be illustrative of additional responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as they relate to the design and construction of water distribution and wastewater collection utilities, storm drainage collection and storage utilities, and urban street and public transportation systems improvements
• General knowledge of land surveying principles
• Working knowledge of Colorado land use statutes and practices
• Familiarity with specifications and construction practices for concrete, asphalt, water systems, wastewater systems, storm water systems, and other related practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in personnel management and supervision
• Ability to efficiently and effectively complete assigned tasks; develop, monitor, and manage large budgets; provide leadership and direction to assigned staff
• Work safely in the field and on active construction sites; develop, read, and understand construction plans and specifications
• Understand, communicate, and carry out oral and written directions
• Solve complex engineering related problems
• Work collaboratively and positively with town staff and the public
• Keep accurate records
• Work independently
• Computer skills: An individual should have a working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, and engineering modeling software. Effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel, or other similar software is necessary for the performance of the essential duties

Education

Required

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field

Work Experience

Required

• A minimum of ten years of related experience
• A minimum of five years as a supervisor

Certificates and Licenses

Required

• A valid Colorado Driver’s License (Class C) is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Preferred

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado, or the ability to obtain such registration within six months of hire is desired

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May experience: extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, wetness, noise, hazards, temperature change, atmospheric conditions, and vibration.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May include: reading, climbing stairs, crouching, grasping, gripping, handling, kneeling, pinching, pulling, pushing, reaching, vision, repetitive motions, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, and carrying/lifting up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Group Health Insurance w/HSA funds
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 401/457
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Longevity Pay
• Recreation Membership