Director of City Services

Job Title: City Services/City Engineer Department: City Services Classification: Management, Appointed FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: Annual salary range $88,932.48-$155,943.64 REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Reports To: Mayor The City Services/City Engineer shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor; subject to termination by a majority vote of City Council. (NPMC 2.25.020) FUNCTIONS and DUTIES This position supervises the Utility, Public Works, and Building Department to include various engineering projects, providing direction for the Citys capital projects, and city grant writing priorities. This position is responsible for the enforcement of the building code ordinances, collaborates with other departments, contractors, consultants to ensure the successful planning and design for infrastructure projects. - Evaluates engineering feasibility, cost estimates, and environmental impact assessmentsassists and collaborates with other City departments as necessary to ensure alignment with city goals and regulations. {=html} - Prepares capital project requests and management of capital projects from project scope development through design and construction. - Contributes to the operation and maintenance of infrastructure including, but not limited to o verseeing multiple divisions such as building, engineering, street maintenance, building maintenance, capital construction, water and sewer infrastructure. - Keeps records of the City of North Pole water and sewer utility systems to confirm compliance with city, state, and federal regulations. - Prepares bid documents, evaluates bids, quotes, and proposals. Confirms contractors are in accordance with City ordinances. - Prepares and monitors the City Services Departments annual operating and capital budgets. - Set goals and objectives for the City Services Departments with assistance from the Public Works Supervisor and the Utilities Supervisor. {=html} - Serves as Citys point of contact for review of all plating and planning actions within the City of North Pole. - Oversee issuing of building permits and building inspections. Conducts site visits, inspections, and quality control checks as needed. Ensures compliance with adopted codes and standards. - Required to present department project updates at council meetings twice monthly and various board meetings associated with the position. - Other duties as assigned in North Pole Municipal Code (NPMC 2.25.030) and by the Mayor . ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES Note: Any combination of education, training and work experience will be considered. Education and Experience Two years of engineering experience is preferred. Experience in public works, public utility operations, and municipal capital projects in Alaska would be preferred. Funding source research and grant writing knowledge and experience. Reading and interpreting maps of GIS, plans, specifications and contracts. Experience developing organizational budgets. Technical skills related to hardware and software, business applications and associated programs like Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook PowerPoint. Knowledge of network management and security systems. RESPONSIBILITIES []{style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: norm "}