Salary: $95,800.00 - $119,738.00 Annually
Location : Westminster, CO
Job Type: Full-time Benefited, 40 hours/week (1.0 FTE)
Job Number: 24-00108
Department: Public Works and Utilities
Division: 23 Engineering
Opening Date: 04/08/2024
Closing Date: 4/29/2024 8:30 AM Mountain
POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional position in the Department of Public Works & Utilities. This person is expected to be the subject matter expert in a wide range of construction activities and methods for the City's extremely talented project management staff.

The primary purpose is for planning, developing and implementing the programs and projects of the Construction Inspection operations. The work consists of several responsibilities:

• Supervise the Construction Inspection staff in conducting systematic quality assurance inspections of all new and improved construction by capital and development projects of storm drainage systems, roadways, water and sanitary sewer utility systems, and landscaping to check for compliance with applicable City of Westminster codes, standards, specifications, and approved plans
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards for efficient and effective operation systems in inspecting capital and development projects
• Manage small capital projects
• Facilitate large private utility projects through city processes
• Make recommendations to the Assistant City Engineer for establishing goals and objectives and doing long-range planning for the construction inspection group
• Prepare and deliver a variety of reports and projects as requested by the Assistant City Engineer
• Participate in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures

Work is under the direction of the Assistant City Engineer but with appreciable latitude for independent judgment and action for achievement of desired objectives. This position will require infrequent attendance at evening meetings. An on-boarding program is in place to provide training and acclimation to new staff.

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: Westminster's purpose is to provide core services and foster economic resilience to give our community the opportunity to thrive. 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 - Pride - Integrity - Responsibility - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances public health and safety by providing exceptional water and wastewater service and maintaining the City's extensive, four-billion-dollar network of utility infrastructure. The department continuously strives to meet the needs of the community by constantly focusing on protecting public health and safety, customer service, efficient and effective utilization of resources, communications, 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 and confident manner
• Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take 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 on time and on budget, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently; demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks and accomplish them
• 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:

• Demonstrate education, background, or on-the-job knowledge of and experience with:
• Cross-coordinate, share information, and share decisions with utility operations superintendents and supervisors
• Coordinate with outside firms and agencies, including private utility companies
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, orally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences
• Resolve problems, mediate or facilitate cooperation among various parties - internal and external to the City
• Work independently to effectively handle multiple time sensitive priority projects simultaneously
• Work in a team environment with strong desire for program success while championing Public Works and Utility's needs
  • Work may involve coordination with outside developers/engineering firms; close partnership with several Divisions within Public Works and Utilities; and collaboration with City Departments including Community Development, Economic Development, and Parks Recreation and Libraries

Leadership - 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

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks

1. Supervise the Construction Inspection staff within the Engineering Division
2. Manages small capital projects and contract administration, including:
   • developing specifications
   • writing Requests For Proposal/Invitations For Bid (RFP/IFB)
   • coordination with City's Purchasing section
   • development of award measures
   • project management
   • determine conformance to local, state, and federal specifications
3. Facilitates large or citywide private utility deployment projects to ensure compliance with city codes and standards
4. Coordinates construction management activities with other city departments and with outside agencies
5. Administers and updates the City's Standards and Specifications under the supervision of the Assistant City Engineer
6. Responds to inquiries, concerns, and complaints from the public
7. Reviews construction plans and specifications for conformance to applicable, codes, standards, specifications, and approved plans
8. Observes work during construction and upon completion of project
9. Assists in the development of the budget and scope of construction projects
10. Assists in the development of department budget information, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
11. Maintains 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 :

• High school diploma or GED
• A minimum of five (5) years of construction project management experience
• Must possess a valid driver's license, provide proof of a safe driving record, and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment

Preferred :

• Graduation from an accredited four (4)-year college or university with major course work in construction management, civil engineering, or closely related field
• Significant experience working directly for a municipality or other local government entity
• More than one (1) year of supervisory experience in an office or construction field setting

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered
Physical Requirements
Indoor work is sedentary in nature while outdoor work is physical in nature, and both require sufficient physical stamina, strength and ability for:

• Constant sitting to perform daily tasks? occasional walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information? frequent standing, sometimes for extended periods
• Frequent sitting to drive to work sites and fill out paperwork? frequent bending to perform inspection and reach for files? frequent step up/down to climb stairs, ladders, enter and exit vehicle? frequent actuate mechanism to safely operate vehicles
• Constant standing and walking on uneven terrain at construction sites? constant near and far acuity to recognize hazards, violations and perform office tasks? constant hearing to effectively communicate with contractors, laborers, property owners, developers and other individuals at a busy construction site
• Occasional squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing, reaching overhead and below shoulder and twisting to properly view and document work and structures that are under review for possible safety hazards and code violations
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds from ground to waist to lift bags equipment and shovels? occasional carrying of up to ten (10) pounds to carry tools up to two (2) miles? occasional pushing/pulling of up to 200 pounds with the assistance of a pole to remove and slide manhole covers to inspect drainage and sewer systems
• Frequent use of light grasp to perform office duties and test water? frequent fine manipulation and handling? occasional light grasp to use tools and pull manhole covers

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures. Indoor work involves sitting for extended periods in an office environment with frequent exposure to distractions and interruptions created in a multipurpose work environment. Outdoor work performed in this position can be physical in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina and strength to perform inspections in all stages of construction on a routine basis. Outdoor work also requires the ability to stand and walk on uneven terrain in various conditions. Work entails exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public and outside agencies as well as clear articulation of information in presentations and on the telephone. May be required to use personal vehicles to travel to and from meetings and other locations throughout the City and Denver metro area.
Required Materials and Equipment
Personal computers, keyboards, standard office equipment, survey equipment, materials testing equipment, calculator, telephone, tablet (iPad or other), cloud-based software, two-way radio, camera, tape measures, pick and shovel.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

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

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
• General leave that provides vacation, holidays, illness leave and administrative leave
• Education and Training Reimbursement, and
• Exempt Reimbursement Program

For a more detailed overview of our Exempt and Administrative Officer 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% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 11.25% of your base pay.
Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

• Less than 3 years - 0%
• 3 years - 60%
• 4 years - 80%
• 5 years - 100%

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.
01

Do you have a high school diploma or a GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Did you graduate from an accredited four (4)-year college or university with major course work in construction management, civil engineering, or closely related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least five (5) years of experience in the heavy civil construction industry as a contractor, inspector, or project manager?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered yes to having heavy civil construction industry experience, please describe your construction experience as a contractor, inspector, or project manager. If you answered no, please respond with N/A.
05

Do you have supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered yes to supervisory experience, please explain and include the number of years and how many staff you supervised. If you answered no, please select N/A.
07

Please rate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook):

• Advanced
• Proficient
• Low
• None

08

Do you have experience in municipal government or the public sector?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered yes to having experience working for a municipal government or the public sector, please provide the number of years and the situation in which you worked. If you answered no, please respond with N/A.
10

Describe your experience coordinating or installing private utility infrastructure (e.g. Xcel Energy, Lumen, Comcast, Google Fiber, etc.) as part of a local government project. If none, please respond with N/A.
11

Do you have a current valid driver's license and safe driving record?

• Yes
• No

12

Have seven (7) or more points been assessed against your driving record in the last three (3) years?

• Yes
• No

13

If you answered yes to having seven (7) or more points assessed against your driving record in the last three (3) years, please explain. If you answered no, please respond with N/A.
14

Why are you interested in this position within the department of Public Works and Utilities, and what excites you most about the position?
Required Question