Utilities Engineering Administrator

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Utilities Engineering Administrator is a professional engineering position responsible for supervisory and technical work planning, prioritizing, and implementing the water and wastewater utilities capital improvement program in the Public Works and Utilities Department. This position is responsible for overseeing project plan review related to development proposals and utility improvements, conducts long term planning activities, oversees projects to ensure adherence with standards and specifications, coordinates with other City departments and represents the City in various public venues. Work is performed with appreciable latitude for independent judgment and action that is reviewed by the Assistant City Engineer/Utilities through observation, conferences, reports, and achievement of desired objectives.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances the safety and well-being of the community by providing exceptional water and wastewater service and maintaining the city’s extensive network of street infrastructure. The department continuously strives to meet the needs of the community by constantly focusing on customer service, efficient and effective utilization of resources, safety, innovation, and teamwork.

Every employee is accountable to:

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that where possible they are satisfied and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility and takes calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and target areas for personal self-development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate accountability for work and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Critically evaluate and balance the needs of broad stakeholder groups with budgetary shrewdness necessary when managing rate-payers’ dollars
• Build strong, collaborative processes that incorporate the expert knowledge of operations, planning, finance and engineering staff
• Provide strong leadership for the reporting team of high-performing engineers
• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of various types of engineering design standards and procedures used in the design and construction of water, sanitary sewer, water and wastewater treatment plants, street and other public works/utilities construction
• Demonstrate knowledge of City, State, and Federal codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards governing public utility facilities construction, maintenance, and repair
• Demonstrate understanding of design and construction contracting and municipal procurement
• Conduct, evaluate, and oversee engineering and technical studies and analysis on various programs to determine recommendations based on the information received
• Conduct or oversee long-range capital project programming in close coordination with internal customers and financial personnel
• Demonstrate understanding of development processes for residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments
• Present ideas, data, and reports clearly and concisely both verbally and in written form to city council, management, and citizen groups
• Utilize appropriate technologies and transfer their usage to relevant areas of work
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, consultants, contractors, State and Federal officials, and other people contacted in the course of a workday
• Review engineering plans, specifications and documents to discern and correct errors in design and criteria
• Make difficult engineering computations and design a variety of standard and complex projects
• Demonstrate knowledge of engineering software programs such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and scheduling programs

Leadership/Supervisory - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing, and supportive
• Encourage employees to be accountable for their work and take ownership in what they do
• Demonstrate leadership and courage by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals even when the decision may be unpopular to some
• Demonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skills with other departments and employees
• Help employees to see the value of developing their skills, and assist them in eliminating barriers to their development; encourage employees to step outside of their comfort zone to develop their skills
• Provide meaningful, timely employee feedback and appraisals, and effectively address employee performance problems
• Effectively supervise, mentor, and motivate in a team environment

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Tasks
Provides direction, instruction and supervision as needed for utilities engineers, including:

• Pro-actively observing performance of staff, assisting with problem resolution and coordination of activities
• Recruiting and selecting staff
• Developing, providing and overseeing training of new employees
• Evaluating performance of employees at annual appraisal
• Reviewing and approving work submitted by Engineering staff

Budgeting, developing, planning, and managing employee-training programs on an annual basisUnder direction of the Assistant City Engineer/Utilities, is responsible for guiding the Utility Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for the potable water and distribution systems, wastewater collection and treatment systems, reclaimed water treatment systems, and communication backhaul systems including:

• Providing input and assistance in the update of water and wastewater master plans and the five-year utility system capital improvement plans
• Ensuring appropriate inspections are completed to maintain compliance with City specifications, ordinance requirements and regulations
• Representing the City and the Department in the role of a coordinator with consulting engineers and contractors
• Overseeing the preparation of construction plans, plats, specifications, and quantity lists for a variety of water and sanitary sewer projects as well as other construction, repair or modification projects
• Reviewing work performed by outside consultants
• Overseeing the establishment of scope, schedule, and budget summaries for 20-30 active and simultaneous CIP’s at any given time
• Establishing and maintaining unified project management procedures for employees of the Division using industry best practices including monthly reports, S-Curve, decision/action logs, and change order status reports

Reviews standards, specifications, ordinances and regulations of the City and applies those regulations to oversee development review within the engineering team. Must be able to:

• Evaluate the probable impact of developments to City utilities infrastructure
• Provide consistent, pragmatic feedback to developers that upholds the rules, regulations, and integrity of the City while employing customer-focused solutions, if appropriate
• Oversee the review of development plans, specification, and agreements to ensure compliance with City regulations and protection of the utilities

Communicates successfully and develops and maintains effective relationships, including:

• Preparing effective written communications such as reports, memos, activity logs, etc.
• Demonstrating effective oral communication skills in a variety of settings ranging from small, internal meetings to large, public, and sometime contentious, City Council meetings
• Developing collaborative relationships with colleagues in and outside of Public Works and Utilities
• Work closely with subject matter experts in operating, planning, water supply and quality, finance, and other divisions

Keeps abreast of latest industry practices, technologies, and concerns to plan and communicate for changeEffectively uses industry and departmental knowledge, including:

• Demonstrating and applying working knowledge of department policies, regulations and procedures
• Adhering to Westminster Municipal Code requirements
• Maintaining current knowledge of accepted best practices of engineering
• Participating in all required training

Availability for after-hour public meetings including public information open house meetings, City Council meetings, City Council Study Sessions, and HOA meetings throughout the City as necessaryMaintains regular and punctual attendance Other Duties and Responsibilities
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses and Certifications
Required :

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in Civil Engineering or related field
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in the design and construction of water/wastewater systems and facilities
• Registration with the Colorado State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors as a professional engineer (P.E.)

Preferred :

• Master’s Degree in civil or environmental engineering or related field
• Three (3) to five (5) years of supervision of professional level engineers and technical staff
• Three (3) to five (5) years of municipal capital improvement project experience
• LEED, ENVISION TM or other sustainability certification related to the industry
• Formal Project Management certification such as PMP certification or PSMJ Project Management Bootcamp certification

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements

• Work is sedentary in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina and strength for:
• Constant sitting to perform daily tasks; occasional walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information; frequent standing sometimes for extended periods
• Frequent squatting, reaching above shoulder and twisting to file documents and lift supplies and material; occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, balancing and reaching below shoulder to store documents, material and supplies
• Constant light grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment
• Frequent lifting, carrying, push/pulling of up to ten (10) pounds to move material and supplies; occasional lifting, pushing/pulling of up to 25 pounds with dollies and carts

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is frequently performed indoors and outdoors and occasionally under extreme temperatures. Frequent hearing is needed to provide a high level of communication and customer service to contractors through spoken word in a noisy construction environment.
Required Materials and Equipment
Personal computers, keyboards, calculators, telephones, audio-video equipment, and standard office equipment. Utilizes electronic connections to off-site locations.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Background checks will include employment references and criminal history and when applicable, credit check, driver’s license record, and education verification
• Pre-employment drug screen
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health and Dental
• Flexible Spending
• Pension/Retirement Plans
• Term Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Survivor Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, on the job injury, and administrative reasons
• Career Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

For a more detailed overview of our Exempt and Administrative Officer benefit package:
Benefit Package

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

• Less than 3 years - 0%
• 3 to 4 years - 60%
• 4 to 5 years - 80%
• Over 5 years - 100%
• For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

Closing Date/Time: 6/23/2025 8:30 AM Mountain

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• City of Westminster, Colorado

• 303-658-2150

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