CITY ENGINEER

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

Personnel Division

EMPLOYMENT ADVERTISEMENT

CITY ENGINEER

The City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, is searching 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 documenting, maintaining records, and preparing all technical and administrative departmental reports.  The person in this position will also assist in planning and submitting the departmental budget, as well as collaborating 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.

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 applicatio,n visit the “Employment” section on the City of Woonsocket website via the following URL:  

https://www.woonsocketri.gov/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.gov.

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.gov.

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.

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 the 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, constructio,n 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 from 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 the 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