City Engineer

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

Personnel Division

EMPLOYMENT ADVERTISEMENT

CITY ENGINEER

The City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island is conducting a search for a City Engineer.  Under the direction of the Public Works Director, the City Engineer will assist in the administration of the Public Works Department by supervising the development and implementation of policies, procedures and operational plans, as well as in the documentation, record keeping and preparation required of all technical and administrative departmental reports.  The person in this position will also assist in the planning and submission of the departmental budget, as well as work with other department heads on public works issues.  This person will support the Engineering Division, providing technical expertise on all matters related to design and construction projects.  To be considered for this position, the successful candidate must possess a State of Rhode Island Professional Engineers License or become a professional engineer within one (1) year of appointment.  Qualifications also include a bachelor’s degree in Civil, Sanitary, Mechanical, or an Engineering curriculum from an accredited college or university.  Five (5) years of experience in municipal government with a concentration in high level public works administration.  Certification as a Wastewater or Water Treatment Plant Operator is desirable.

The City Engineer must be an effective communicator able to express his/her ideas tactfully in front of various groups of people.  This person must also be a motivated self-starter able to exercise independent judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness all directed toward the best interests of the citizens of the City of Woonsocket

Application Deadline:     Open Until Filled

Classification:     Non-Union/Classified

Salary Rate:     $106,309/Year      [N16]

Hours of Work:     40 Hours

To Apply:  The City of Woonsocket offers a competitive benefit and compensation package.  For more information on this position including a full position description and application visit the “Employment” section on the City of Woonsocket website via the following URL: 

https://www.woonsocketri.org/personnel-department/pages/employment-opportunities

Please forward your completed application and resume to Nikki Aphonphanh, Personnel Division, City of Woonsocket, 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895.  You may send your information electronically to naphonphanh@woonsocketri.org.

A City of Woonsocket Application for Employment must be completed and one can be obtained by visiting the “Employment” section of the City’s website at www.woonsocketri.org.

About Woonsocket:  A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents.  Located in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley, the City of Woonsocket is a vibrant, urban community and is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community work together to build a strong economy.  Woonsocket is centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence triangle, and home to CVS Corporation, a Fortune 500 company.

JOB TITLE:                           City Engineer

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:  Public Works Department/Engineering Division

PAY GRADE & HOURS:       Grade N16  /  40-hour work week

UNION:                                  Non-Union/Classified Plan

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the Director of Public Works, the City Engineer handles daily supervision and reporting functions on all Public Works matters and personnel.  Works with Engineering Division on the planning, coordinating, design, construction and inspection of all Public Works projects, and does related work as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises the development and implementation of policies, procedures and operational plans pertaining to the Public Works Department.
• Interprets and executes policies and general instructions pertaining to public works matters.  Assists other department managers with public works related issues.  Advises department managers on all administrative and operational activities of the Public Works department.
• Assists the Public Works Director in the planning, organization and submission of the Public Works Department budget.
• Assists the Public Works Director in the daily supervision and management of all Public Works Department personnel.
• Recommends and directs final action on plans, specifications and estimates for major Public Works projects.
• Compiles all records, prepares and completes all technical and administrative Public Works reports by stated deadlines.
• Provides engineering and technical expertise to the design, construction and all other related activities of Public Works projects.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Sanitary, Mechanical, or other Engineering curriculum form an accredited college or university.  Certification as a Wastewater and/or Water Treatment Plant Operator is desirable.  Must have five (5) years in a high level administrative Public Works capacity.  Must possess a State of Rhode Island Professional Engineers License, or be able to become a Professional Engineer within one (1) year of appointment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:  Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software, as well as other applicable engineering software programs.  Must possess a thorough knowledge of engineering principles and administration.  Must be able to supervise employees, evaluate job skills, employee performance, aptitude and attitude.  Must be a problem solver and self starter while utilizing their independent and ethical judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, and tact.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handles or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer