Engineering Services Director/City Engineer-Accepting Applications

Salary Range: $106,080 to $137,280 annually. 

Millersburg has joint ownership of water and wastewater treatment facilities with the City of Albany and has full ownership of our water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Our strong industrial base provided the funding to establish the infrastructure needed to support our residential development, and it continues to allow us to provide many services to our residents and businesses.  Through intergovernmental agreements, we provide robust fire, emergency services, and law enforcement.  We have new park and path projects in progress, and our residential properties represent one of the highest median home prices in the valley, surpassing that of surrounding metropolitan communities. 

Because Millersburg is growing, we have many exciting and challenging projects underway and in the pipeline, including new and expanding industrial developments. With competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and a collaborative environment, the City of Millersburg is a great place to work.

General Description: 

This position plans, manages, and oversees the activities of public works and engineering services, including water, wastewater, stormwater, streets, public facilities, and parks.  The position manages capital improvement project delivery; reviews development work for compliance with public standards and requirements; directs creation of plans and documents for city sponsored projects, including oversight of bidding and construction; works with outside consultants employed to perform city work by providing technical assistance; and oversees construction inspections to ensure compliance with city requirements.  This position serves as a city liaison to the community at large and serves on the city’s management team.

See Job Description

Essential Duties:

Oversees and administers engineering activities (design and construction of public improvements, permitting, regulatory affairs, and master planning) determines needs, sets goals and objectives.  Serves as the primary contact with City of Albany staff for management of jointly owned facilities and coordination of maintenance of water and wastewater systems.

Develops and manages the annual budgets for areas of responsibility and capital projects.  Participates in the development of the city budget. Reviews and monitors city budget expenditures to remain within established budgetary constraints.  Authorizes purchases and signs purchase orders, contract payments, and change orders.  Manages city infrastructure financial planning, utility rates and fees, and development and preparation of the city's Capital Improvement Program.

Serves as the City Engineer; reviews and stamps engineering drawings and reports as required.  This position’s primary duty requires knowledge in the field of engineering and application of the same, including the exercise of discretion and judgement in its performance.  Such work is intellectual and varied as opposed to standardized, requiring critical thinking.

For complete list of Essential Functions and Responsibilities, see Job Description

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Engineering principles and practices; design construction, sewer, water, storm drain, or street design, and/or traffic engineering. 

Legal issues, statutes, regulations, and codes related to specific projects or programs within the city. 

Survey practices, development land use processes and land divisions. 

The environmental regulatory process. 

Public procurement processes, rules, and laws.

Skills in:

Personnel management, including ability to supervise, train, and evaluate personnel; productively utilize goal setting and progress monitoring to promote accomplishment of tasks.

Ability to:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, co-workers, the public, other agencies, interest groups, and supply vendors. 

Actively listen, analyze problems, and identify alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals.

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to a wide range of individuals; provide leadership skills necessary to resolve conflicts.

Develop capital plans and budgets.  

Consult on construction business fundamentals. 

Use computers, systems, and various software.

For complete list of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, see Job Description .

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering and seven years responsible engineering experience including at least two years in a supervisory position, preferably with a municipal public works or engineering department; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Registration as a Professional Engineer (Civil) in the state of Oregon or professional registration as a Civil Engineer in another state and the ability to become registered in Oregon within 180 days after employment.

Possession of a valid Oregon driver's license within 45 days of hire, as driving is an essential job function associated with this position.

For complete list of Qualifications and Requirements, see Job Description.

Position Details:

Schedule: Full time, generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Includes monthly and additional occasional evening meetings.  This position requires onsite operations and work; it is not a remote position.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, with premiums fully paid by City.

Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.

Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.

Vehicle/expense stipend $400 per month.

How to Apply:

Please download and fill out the application and send the application, your resume, and a cover letter indicating why you are interested in this position to cityclerk@millersburgoregon.gov. We look forward to reviewing your materials!

EEOC Statement:

The City of Millersburg provides equal opportunity in employment, activities and its programs.  It is the policy of the City of Millersburg that there shall be no harassment or discrimination in any of its programs, activities, or employment on the grounds of race, color, religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable, federal, state or local laws.

Pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225-237, the City of Millersburg grants a preference in hiring veterans as defined by state laws.

To request an accommodation in applying for this position and/or to participate in the application process, please contact Sheena Dickerman at 458-233-6303 or Sheena.Dickerman@millersburgoregon.gov.