DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The City Engineer directs the daily operations of the Engineering Department. The position shall report to the Director of Public Works. Specific job duties and responsibilities shall include: 1 Coordinates and supervises the planning, design, and construction of all public and private municipal infrastructure improvements for the City. a Coordinates the development of the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) with the Director of Public Works, the Public Works Manager, the Managers of Water/Wastewater Operations, the Project Environmental Regulatory Manager, and other City staff. b Coordinates the engineering review of all new development proposals. c Coordinates and directs staff and operations related to field investigations, cost analysis, public assessment hearings, right of entry and easement acquisitions, designs, construction, and cost estimates for all public improvements. d Recommends, manages, and evaluates consultants to provide expertise as needed. Oversees the operations of engineering consultant contracts for municipal infrastructure projects. Coordinates services with engineering department staff. e Manages and coordinates the design and field review of municipal infrastructure projects being developed privately. Reviews engineering plans and specifications for compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. f Oversees contractors to ensure projects are done as stated in contracts; projects to include but not limited to: preparing and/or approving studies, contract documents, plans and specifications, cost estimates, investigations, evaluations, reports, invoice approval, change orders, and other documents; and, approves and inspects the construction of engineering projects throughout the city. g Oversees the selection process for outside consultants, which includes: preparing requests for proposal; evaluating proposals; negotiating contracts; recommending proposal awards; drafting and negotiating service agreements, and; performing other related duties. h Manages and coordinates the Municipal State Aid system and other federal and state funding programs related to infrastructure construction or maintenance. 2 Provides management and professional direction, and performs other duties, in areas related to engineering. a Collaborates with Planning Director and Public Works Director to develop Subdivision Agreements. b Provides services for the Water and Wastewater Departments, including technical review of equipment, plant and system matters, regulations and operations. Coordinates utility maintenance and inventory control with the Managers of Water/Wastewater Operations. c Provides engineering support services for economic development opportunities. d Recommends appropriate technical training and continuing education for engineering staff to maintain certification. e Coordinates Assessment Search activities. f Attends Planning Commission meetings and activities, will be responsible for presenting information relevant to planning and zoning activities. g Initiates and maintains working relationships with local, regional, and state agencies i.e. Mn/DOT, DNR, McLeod County, Mid-Minnesota Regional Development, etc. h Initiates and maintains working relationships with local community organizations. i Remains active in City Engineering related organizations. j Coordinates engineering services with other City departments as necessary. 3 Coordinates with City Officials and Directors and other authorities concerning application of local, state, and federal ordinances, codes, rules and regulations. 4 Prepares and reviews annual budget request for Engineering Department in coordination with the Director of Public Works and other staff. 5 Prepares a variety of written reports, correspondence and special studies. Makes presentations to various officials, board commissions, and committees as required. Attends City Council and other meetings as required. 6 Performs related duties as requi ed. EQUIPMENT Personal computer and related software. Printers, copier, telephone, cellular telephone and fax machine. GIS and CAD equipment, standard drafting tools, and survey equipment. City vehicles and mobile radios. WORKING CONDITIONS Exempt position. Indoor and some outdoor work. Work generally during normal hours of city operations with some evening meetings. Some on-site inspection of projects in progress. Unscheduled hours for emergencies or contingencies. Hybrid work environment may be considered.