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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.d. Authorize Advertisment for City Engineer / Assistant Public Works DirectorCITY OF ROSEMOUNT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 15, 1991 AGENDA ITEM: Authorize Advertisement of a AGENDA SECTION: City Engineer/Assistant Public Works Director New Business PREPARED BY: Ron Wasmund Official AGENDA Nft RA Public Works Director/Building ATTACHMENTS: Job Description, Advertisement APptOD B Memo IF V I am seeking authorization to advertise and interview candidates for the position of City Engineer/Assistant Public Works Director. This is a newly created position in the 1992 Budget. The attached Job Description defines the responsibilities and role of this position. Since this is a highly responsibleand visible position within the City, I expect the advertising and interviewing process to take six to eight weeks to complete. After the interviewing and selection process is completed, I anticipate the successful applicant will need to provide a 30 day notice to a present employer. With this procedure I do not expect to have anyone start until after January 1, 1992. This position will provide the technical expertise necessary to reduce some of the City's dependency on outside consultants. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to advertise and interview for City Engineer Assistant Public Works Director and come back to Council with a recommendation. COUNCIL ACTION: September 30, 1991 CITY OF ROSEMOUNT POSITION RESPONSIBILITY WRITE -IIP Position Title: City Engineer/Assistant Public Works Director Department: Public Works Accountable To: Director of Public Works Primary Oblective of Position This position is responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing the Engineering activities of the City to maintain the best possible conditions of City's infrastructure including streets, water, sewer, storm sewer and parks. Also performs various public works operation tasks as assigned by the Director and in the absence of the Director assumes the responsibilities necessary to continuing department operations. Major Areas of Accountability 1. Engineerinq Plan, direct and coordinate a comprehensive engineering program for the extension of new or the replacement of old City .infrastructure that will best serve the City's current and future needs. Develop, implement and direct enforcement of engineering standards and construction of City's infrastructure to those standards. Direct reviews and approvals of consultant work to city standards for plans and specs for public improvements, grading plans, development plans, site plans, etc. Prepare or supervise the in-house preparation of plans and specifications for public improvements. Administer and coordinate Municipal State Aid program. Supervise contract administration for public improvement contracts. Prepare Request for Proposals to solicit appropriate consulting engineering services when needed. Provide technical counsel to Public Works Director, City Administrator, City Council and all Departments. 2. Budget/Planning Assist the Public Works Director in development of operational budget. CITY ENGINEER/ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR September 30, 1991 POSITION RESPONSIBILITY WRITE-UP PAGE 2 Prepares Public Work annual 5 year C.I.P. budget for replacement improvement projects. Prepares Public Work annual 5 year C.I.P. budget for infrastructure maintenance needs. Works cooperatively with all Department Heads in developing operational budget for construction and reconstruction. Establish engineering priorities with consideration of other departments priorities for construction of public improvements and coordinate implementation as required. 3. Inspections/Safety Establish and direct maintenance inspection schedules of City's infrastructure to insure all are in good and safe functioning order. 4. Public Relations Responds to service requests and complaints of citizens in a pleasant and tactful manner and resolves problems in a manner which maintains respect for City government. Attends meetings of the City Council, Utilities Commission and other meetings as requested by Public Works Director. 5. Special Proiects/Duties Keeps Public Works Director promptly informed of all matters of importance as they relate to Engineering and the Public Works Department. Recommends action with respect to such matters. Performs other duties, assumes other responsibilities as apparent or as delegated. 6. Examples of Performance Criteria Use of sound organizational and supervisory practices so that personnel are being used effectively. Achieving planned objectives and priorities set for the department. CITY-ENGINEER/ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR September 30, 1991 POSITION RESPONSIBILITY WRITE-UP PAGE 3' Controlling costs for Engineering within the limitations of the budget. Maintaining a favorable climate within the Public Works Department and City Hall which motivates personnel to work to their potential in implementing various projects and services being provided to the public. Projecting a positive and favorable public image to the citizens relating to all phases of public works. 7. Responsibility for Work of Others Direct supervision over: Engineering Technician(s) Engineering Consultants Engineering Interns and temporary help And other Public Work Staff as requested by Director 8. Desirable Oualifications Six (6) years experience in engineering profession with two (2) years relating to directing and supervising personnel. Substantial knowledge of public works activities on a municipal level. Background in engineering computer software applications. 9. Minimum Requirements Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. Have, or be able to obtain within six (6) months, a professional engineer registration in the State of Minnesota. Valid Minnesota motor vehicle operator's license. Two (2) years experience with at least one (1) years in supervisory capacity. MEMO TO: NNYOR NAPPER COUNCIL MEMBERS: KLASSEN OXBOROUGH WILLCOX WIPPERMANN CITY ADMINISTRATOR JILK FROM: RON WASMUND, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/BUILDING OFFICIAL DATE: OCTOBER 10, 1991 RE: INTERVIEWING AND HIRING PROCESS FOR CITY ENGINEER/ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR POSITION At the October 15th Council meeting I will be requesting authorization to proceed with the search for a City Engineer/Assistant Public Works Director. The purpose of this memo is not to justify the position but to outline the procedure and time frame I anticipate the process to take. Upon receipt of authorization from the Council I plan to advertise the position in the Star Tribune, Public Works Magazine and the This Week newspaper. The ad will run for two consecutive weeks starting with the Sunday, October 27th edition. Applications will be accepted until November 15th. Applications will then be reviewed by an interview committee with interviews being held during the week of December 2-6. The final candidate will be selected from the interviews and notified on December 10th or 11th. Allowing a 30 day notification to his/her present employee, I would expect the person selected to start work on January 6, 1992 The interview committee will consist of myself, City Administrator Jilk, Mayor Napper, one (1) Council Member and a Public Works Director from a neighboring community. That community will be mutually selected by the other four members of the committee. I feel this process will provide a thorough and objective approach to selection of a qualified person to fill this desired position. I am very happy to answer any questions you may have regarding this position. CITY ENGINEER/ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR The City of Rosemount (pop.9,000) located in the Twin Cities area is accepting applications for the position of City Engineer/Assistant Public Works Director. This is a highly visible and responsible position. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing the Engineering activities of the City to maintain the best possible conditions of City's infrastructure including streets, water, sewer, storm sewer and parks. Also performs various public works operation tasks as assigned by the Director and in the absence of the Director assumes the responsibilities necessary to continuing department operations. Desirable Oualifications Six (6) years experience in engineering profession with two (2) years relating to directing and supervising personnel. Substantial knowledge of public works activities on a municipal level. Background in engineering computer software applications. Minimum Recruirements Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. Have, or be able to obtain within six (6) months, a professional engineer registration in the State of Minnesota. Starting salary range is $38,000 - $45,000 annually D.O.Q. All applicants must submit resume and City Application. Deadline is November 15, 1991. Contact Susan Walsh, City Clerk, at (612) 423-4411 for an application and job description. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.