City of West Allis Looking for City Engineer at West Allis, WI  Full Time

Your keen knowledge and mastery of engineering and public infrastructure has prepared you well for your role as West Allis’ City Engineer. As you administer capital improvement programs and direct public works infrastructure projects along with the Director of Public Works – including but not limited to transportation, sewer, environmental improvements, and more – you also balance regulatory constraints and calls for greener infrastructure.

Your many years of experience offers the foundation you need to be highly successful and adaptable as you lead the City’s Engineering Department as Director. As a valued leader and collaborative member of the City of West Allis Executive Leadership Team, you are a dedicated professional serving the West Allis community now, and with an eye to the future and long-range needs to come. You understand the multifaceted nature of, and make prudent calculations for, major operations and policy decisions.

Possession of strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and tact are essential when interacting with the public, contractors, elected officials, and staff throughout the organization. You have an undeniable passion for municipal engineering and are comfortable guiding, managing, and inspiring a team. You must be analytical, logical, and innovative.

You should be highly organized with a thorough understanding of and commitment to balancing requirements with positive outcomes, objectivity, and customer service; have a high level of emotional intelligence to successfully interact with the members of the public in stressful circumstances; possess sound judgment and an ability to work effectively under pressure; and have a strong understanding of local government operations, procedures and best practices.

Compensation
Salary range for non-resident is $108,555.20 to $124,051.20 with increases up to $148,865.60 based on performance, and an additional 5% if you are a West Allis resident.
 

Effectively supervise, manage, and mentor your Engineering Department while responsibly steering your departmental budget. With the Department of Public Works, oversee all capital improvement programs, projects, and repairs. Key attendant to Common Council, City Committee and Board meetings, and meetings with Department Heads and supervisory staff. Aid in the execution and initiation of thoughtful resource and equipment allocation. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level on behalf of the City.

Physical Demands:
Candidates for this position must possess the physical capacity to perform the duties of the position including, but not limited to:

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking in an office environment
• Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional entering and exiting of a personal vehicle
• Continuous arching of neck
• Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, twist, stoop, squat, reach, push, pull, climb, etc.
• Occasional duties in variable and unfavorable weather conditions, proximity to machinery and equipment as well as hazardous fumes or orders, electrical hazards and working alongside traffic on roads
• Ability to continuously focus for long periods of time on projects or while working on computers

Education, Training and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; ten years of recent, professional engineering and/or public works experience in a municipality similar in size (or larger) with five years of customer service and administrative work experience plus direct supervisory experience including evaluating and disciplining employees.
• Experience with budget development and management; direct experience with change management, project development and implementation; strong leadership, direct management, communication, and human relations skills required; professional engineering license required upon hire (may obtain after hire if have out of state license); masters degree in civil engineering, public administration, business administration or public works administration desirable.
• Any combination of training, education, and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position will be considered. Possession of a regular Wisconsin driver’s license is required upon appointment and throughout tenure.

Knowledge and Skills
 

• Extensive knowledge of traffic engineering activities including coordination of capital projects including upgrades/repairs of sanitary and storm sewers, water facilities, and main and public building improvement/repairs and traffic engineering
• Ability to adapt and learn procedures/laws
• Ability to read, interpret, explain, and make responsible, independent judgments and decisions in accordance with applicable laws, City policies, ordinances, resolutions, and procedures
• Knowledge and ability to perform general management functions relating to planning, budgeting, and leading a department
• Knowledge of organizational sensitivity regarding complex relationships with other City departments and external organizations
• Knowledge of Wisconsin open records and open meetings laws
• Considerable ability to plan, assign, and supervisor the work of others
• Ability to delegate work effectively, monitor employee output, and tactfully address performance issues Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective and comprehensive records management system
• Ability to operate equipment necessary for City Council meetings
• Ability to train, educate, mentor, and motivate employees
• Skilled in fostering an environment where staff strives to improve and streamline current practices Ability to adapt to continually evolving environment, supporting a data-driven and deadline-oriented workplace
• Ability to set, implement, and achieve departmental goals consistent with City’s Strategic Plan and Goals
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines regularly, manage multiple assignments, and shift priorities, responding with a sense of urgency when issues emerge requiring immediate attention Skilled in setting priorities and using organization and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning
• High ethical standards
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of records
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population of people with varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy, including, but not limited to, supervisors, employees, and the public
• Demonstrated ability to promote innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

Application Process:

We need your talent, innovation, and dedication to public service to succeed with our mission and vision. This position is considered open until filled with the first review of resumes to begin Jan. 17, 2023. To be considered for this exciting and challenging opportunity, qualified applicants are required to complete an online application at www.westalliswi.gov/ careers and must submit a comprehensive resume and compelling cover letter. Interested candidates should apply early in the process for optimum consideration. Questions? Please contact Human Resources at .

Selection Process:
The first step in the selection process will be a phone screen. Qualified candidates will then include interviews and job related experience evaluations; written, oral or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The City reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to the oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Final candidate selection will be completed by the Common Council. Successful candidates are subject to an extensive background check (including, but not limited to, verification of education credentials, certificates, licensures; employment history; credit check; driver’s license and police criminal background check) and must pass a post-offer drug screen as a condition of employment. Applications will be kept confidential as permitted by law; however all finalists are subject to public release. The City of West Allis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, age, marital or veterans’ status, sex, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon reasonable notice the City will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity provided by the City. It is the policy of the City of West Allis to provide language access services to populations of persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) who are eligible to be served or likely to be directly affected by our programs. Such services will be focused on providing meaningful access to our programs, services, and/or benefits.