Career Opportunities

The Collection Systems Engineering Coordinator works with the Collections System Engineering and Operations Manager, Environmental Services Engineering, Collections maintenance crew, Stormwater team, and the Public Works Administration, to assist in the development and management of collections systems engineering activities and maintain compliance with the high-water quality as outlined in wastewater and stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) discharge permit in the City of Superior. The Collection Systems Engineering Coordinator assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of engineering plans, programs, and projects related to the wastewater and stormwater collection systems within the City of Superior. The Collections Systems Engineering Coordinator is committed to the vision and values of the city through ethical conduct, community stewardship, and responsive service. The position displays oversight, effective communication and collaboration, strategic planning, proper use of resources, professional judgement, personal accountability, and responsibility.

General Responsibilities 1. Perform engineering work relating to the wastewater and stormwater collection systems under the direction of the Collection Systems Engineering and Operations Manager. Work includes the development and evolution of collection system plans, projects and programs. 2. Coordinate paraprofessional engineering, sub-professional engineering, and related technical work of the Environmental Services Collection Systems, including surveying, design, inspection, construction project oversight, Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping, sewer locates, flow monitoring and modeling, and environmental regulatory compliance. 3. Work with the Contract Analyst to maintain compliance with the City’s contractor bidding and selection process. Assist with the administration of contracts and construction projects, preparation of specifications and bid/proposal documents, bid/proposal procedures, and contracts for performance of professional engineering services. 4. Assist with the development and implementation of minimum standards for sewer collection system projects that include underground piping, road pavement and sidewalk construction, with standards based upon applicable codes and engineering principles. 5. Review plans and specifications from developers, consultants, and contractors for conformance to applicable standards and specifications. 6. Manage and update documentation for the City’s Capacity, Management, Operations and Management (CMOM) program. 7. Assemble and report data to appropriate state and federal agencies and investigate/resolve citizen complaints and issues. 8. Inspect and assist in the maintenance of equipment associated with surveying, safety, flow monitoring, and other functions. 9. Assist Environmental Services Collection Systems Engineering and Operations Manager in establishing operating policies and procedures, and preparing databases, spreadsheets, and GIS mapping. 10. Provide administrative assistance to the Environmental Services Director and Managers as required. 11. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills 1. File reports and applications with federal and state agencies. 2.Keep accurate and detailed records. 3.Maintain effective working relationships

Ability 1. Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. 2. Develop and implement collection system engineering plans, programs, and projects. 3. Establish and maintain professional, effective working relationships with the public, supervisors, and fellow employees. 4. Provide oversight and review of plans and programs. 5. Draft budgets, reports, policies, procedures, specifications, scopes of work, needs assessments, and recommendations to management.

Requirements/Special Requirements Education & Experience Requirements Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this knowledge and abilities would be: 1. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline. 2. Four years of experience in a related field. 3. An advanced degree or professional certification (i.e., PMP certification) may be accepted in lieu of experience.

Position Characteristics Reporting Lines Reports to the Environmental Services Collection Systems Engineering and Operations Manager. Collaborates with Environmental Services Division staff, Public Works staff, and other City departments to accomplish responsibilities.

Position Conditions 1. Work is performed indoors with an office in the operations building for the Environmental Services Division of Public Works located at 51 East First Street, as well as outdoors in all potential weather conditions. 2. Performance of outdoor work may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as sewage, dirt, odors, humidity, rain, temperature, and noise. 3. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The schedule is subject to change based on organizational needs and/or to attend meetings scheduled outside of the typical workday.

Requires Must possess and maintain valid driver's license and insurance or be able to provide transportation as approved by supervisor. Must pass post job offer medical exam for the specified occupation, and drug screen. Must pass a 12-month probationary period to demonstrate skills and abilities to perform the requirements of the position.