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Job Description
Summary
Minimum starting salary is $125,457.26 annually
The City of Waco Seeks
An individual with experience in transportation, public works operations, planning, water and sewer utility administration, and operations to provide leadership, management, and strategic oversight for the engineering division within the Infrastructure Services department.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, public administration, planning, construction management, or closely related field and 8 years progressive leadership experience related to transportation, public works operations, planning, water and sewer utility administration and operation, or related field or
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, public administration, planning, construction management, or closely related field AND Possession of a TCEQ Water OR Wastewater Class "A" Operator License and 6 years progressive leadership experience related to transportation, public works operations, planning, water and sewer utility administration and operation, or related field or
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, public administration, planning, construction management, or closely related field AND Possession of a TCEQ Water AND Wastewater Class "A" Operator License and 4 years progressive leadership experience related to transportation, public works operations, planning, water and sewer utility administration and operation, or related field or
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, public administration, planning, construction management, or closely related field AND Professional Engineer license and 4 years progressive leadership experience related to transportation, public works operations, planning, water and sewer utility administration and operation, or related field
- Driver's License
- TCEQ Class "A" Water License
- TCEQ Class "A" Wastewater License
- Professional Engineer (PE) License (Individuals with PE license are not required to have TCEQ licenses mentioned above)
- Individuals with 8 years related experience are not required to have TCEQ licenses or PE license mentioned above
Position Overview:
Assists in planning, directing and managing the activities and operations of the Infrastructure Services Department including direct management of assigned divisions. Coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies. Oversees administrative and programmatic activities and special projects and ensures effective planning and prioritization of department services. Provides complex administrative support to the Director.
Essential Functions- Lead the Engineering Division within the Department of Infrastructure Services.
- Manage a team of professional engineers and project managers to execute the City of Waco Capital Improvements Program.
- Work with other Department Divisions to implement public and private development plan review and engineering inspections.
- Oversee capital project selection, development, and budgeting.
- Directs the activities of the division/department, which includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.
- Supervises staff, which includes prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions or recommendations.
- Provides strategic focus and direction to prioritize and apply resources to beneficial programs and activities; make decisions and provides direction about the use of resources; and promotes the goals and priorities of the City organization.
- Conducts field visits and inspections. Ensures compliance to jobsite safety practices and procedures; identifies beneficial revisions to project scope and schedule; and makes adjustments as needed.
- Evaluates and provides direction to staff concerning ongoing and planned projects and initiatives.
- Participates in the development and administration of the department's budget; forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; and implements budgetary policy and procedures.
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.
Why Work For Waco:- Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Longevity Pay
- And More!
- Chance to do work you are passionate about
- Desire to give back
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Waco
Show moreWaco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County.
Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College.
The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more.
Governance and Organization
Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge.
The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million.
The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.
The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing.
With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.
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