What are the responsibilities and job description for the City Engineer position at International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans?
Performs highly responsible administrative and professional engineering work. Plays a critical role in shaping safe, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure—serving as a trusted advisor to city leadership and a steward of the built and natural environment. Plans, directs, promotes and continually monitors engineering, surveying, construction inspection and drafting of plans for municipal work projects. Ensures established mission, goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance with prescribed priorities, time limitations and funding conditions.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
General Engineering & Project Management
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not presently have any direct reports.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, as established in the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Essential Physical Skills
Position includes office work, site inspections, and attendance at public meetings. Must be able to work in outdoor environments and respond to infrastructure emergencies after hours as needed.
Supplemental Information
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee regularly works within city facilities.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Performs other related duties as assigned.
All City of Bartow employees are considered EOC essential in times of emergency. An e-role will be provided to each employee when an emergency is declared.
As a City of Bartow employee, you are a public servant of a local entity and are responsible to adhere to the Florida State Statute governing the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees Florida State Statute Chapter 112. Additionally, all Bartow employees are subject to Chapter 119 of the Florida State Statutes which governs public records.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
General Engineering & Project Management
- Directs the review, design, construction, and inspection of City utility and engineering construction, improvement, and maintenance and repair projects.
- Supervise engineering consultants; serve as a technical resource across departments. Tracks and monitors contracts. Prepares bid specifications and estimates for contact construction projects.
- Interacts with, provides technical assistance and maintains effective work relations with regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, and the general public.
- Reviews, evaluates and approves site plan proposals, engineering plans and plats for compliance with City codes and sound engineering practices.
- Leads the project management of the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), budgets, and grant funding strategies.
- Actively participates in strategic planning/budgetary efforts and promotes sound ?scal management practices. Collaborates with department directors and recommends strategies to the City Manager’s Office as needed to achieve the vision/direction for the City.
- Makes recommendations on the establishment, abolition and consolidation of ordinances, rules and regulations essential to program development and implementation. Exercises analytical, written, verbal and computer application skills to create formal presentations; prepares and presents clear and concise information reports.
- Establishes performance measures and reports outcomes to Department directors and City Management.
- Presents reports, information and data to the Commission, Senior Management, and Advisory/Community groups.
- Participates in short and long-term strategic planning efforts for the City.
- Informs the department directors and City Manager’s Office on the status and accomplishments of all assigned programs and initiatives.
- Manages and updates utility and engineering records. Maintains and updates drawings of utility/drainage infrastructure, treatment plants, lift stations, streets, sidewalks, intersections and other related facilities. Periodically conducts field inspections to monitor the status of construction projects through completion and resolves any identified problems or conflicts.
- Prepares budget estimates, supports budget recommendations and ensures expenditures do not exceed that which is budgeted annually.
- Maintains professional and effective relationships with city officials and the general public. Reviews, investigates and responds to appropriate agency and/or customer complaints. Conducts and attends a variety of meetings and conferences. May operate a city vehicle to travel to various locations to perform work.
- Plan and oversee road improvement projects, intersection upgrades, and multimodal transportation efforts including sidewalks, trails, and bike lanes.
- Oversee traffic studies and implement strategies to improve flow and safety across Bartow’s transportation network.
- Coordinate with Polk County and FDOT on regional mobility initiatives and shared infrastructure.
- Ensure reliable delivery of potable water and effective management of the City’s wastewater treatment systems.
- Oversee water quality compliance per Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and EPA regulations.
- Guide planning for future service areas, system rehabilitation, and infrastructure modernization.
- Support conservation programs and integration of smart water technologies.
- Design and manage stormwater systems to reduce flood risk and maintain water quality in alignment with NPDES requirements.
- Promote the use of green infrastructure and Low Impact Development (LID) practices in both public and private development.
- Develop storm event response plans and collaborate on emergency mitigation strategies.
- Monitor compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and programs.
- Coordinate public outreach efforts to engage Bartow residents in environmental education, capital project updates, and infrastructure feedback.
- Work closely with community partners and regional stakeholders to align city engineering with long-term growth and livability goals.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not presently have any direct reports.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related engineering field.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Florida or ability to obtain within one year. Must maintain professional engineering credentials while employed.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of professional engineering experience, preferably in municipal or public sector settings.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, and civil engineering software.
- Strong leadership, budget management, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with Florida’s regulatory landscape, FDEP, FDOT standards, and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).
- An equivalent combination of education and experience that is determined to be directly related to the foregoing specific requirements may be substituted.
- Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Florida or ability to obtain within one year. Must maintain professional engineering credentials while employed
- Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, as established in the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Essential Physical Skills
Position includes office work, site inspections, and attendance at public meetings. Must be able to work in outdoor environments and respond to infrastructure emergencies after hours as needed.
Supplemental Information
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee regularly works within city facilities.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Performs other related duties as assigned.
All City of Bartow employees are considered EOC essential in times of emergency. An e-role will be provided to each employee when an emergency is declared.
As a City of Bartow employee, you are a public servant of a local entity and are responsible to adhere to the Florida State Statute governing the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees Florida State Statute Chapter 112. Additionally, all Bartow employees are subject to Chapter 119 of the Florida State Statutes which governs public records.