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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Extended Private Development City Engineer

Bend, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$129K/yr - $165K/yr

9+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Private Development City Engineer for the City of Bend within the Community Development Department. The role involves overseeing engineering work for privately initiated construction projects, ensuring compliance with city standards, and managing the engineering inspection and plan review teams.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manages, develops and coordinates activities related to the engineering component of private development projects. This includes participating in the planning, engineering and building permitting processes

Administers and provides interpretations of the City of Bend Standards and Specifications as it relates to private development

Makes final decisions on engineering plans associated with private development proposals. Applies adopted standards to development proposals and private construction projects

Provides written documentation of whether a proposal meets adopted standards. Provides guidance and recommendations to City staff, public agencies and the development community on how City engineering standards can be met

Assists in the development and monitoring of internal procedures for efficient review of development applications

Meets with developers and citizens in meetings and at the front counter to provide engineering information related to existing and proposed infrastructure

Drafts, maintains and administers contracts, agreements and financial securities with contractors and developers

Represents the division and the City in settings that may include meetings of the City Council, Planning Commission or other agencies. Prepares correspondence, reports, agenda items, recommendations or other written materials for presentation to the City Council, Planning Commission and other appointed commissions

Makes final decisions on a wide range of Private Development engineering topics authorized by the Bend Development Code, the Bend Municipal Code, and the Bend Standards and Specifications

Calculates, and participates in the methodology for establishing Systems Development (Impact) Charges. Develops and/or calculates other fees and charges related to private development permitting

Supervises the work of assigned employees. To include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations

Ensures that all records relating to private development engineering review and decisions are maintained

Tracks growth management strategy and the related master planning processes to assure engineering needs and realities are reflected and accommodated in such efforts

Coordinates with Long Range Planning, Capital Construction, Utilities, Transportation and legal staff to assure infrastructure planning is coordinated and meets long term demand

Represents the City on boards and committees as directed by the City Manager or delegate

In an emergency event or an officially declared State of Emergency, responds as directed to ensure the restoration of essential public services, facilities, and infrastructure

Performs related duties as necessary to achieve the objectives of the position

Qualification

Civil EngineeringImpact Fees AdministrationProject ManagementTechnical DraftingConstruction Materials KnowledgeMathematicsPhysicsManagement PrinciplesAnalytical SkillsEffective CommunicationTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined in this job description

9 or more years' experience in a similar position and/or performing similar tasks

4 to 6 years' of Managerial experience

Current and valid Driver's license per City policies outlined in the Employee Handbook

Certification as a Professional Engineer in the State of Oregon required or ability to acquire within six months of appointment