City of Thornton awards merit raises, reclassification (promotion) raises, in grade raises (for sustained outstanding work) and economic raises as approved by City Council annually. In addition to annual salary our employees receive free Recreation Center passes for themselves and their household members.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 23038
Under specified direction, manages, administers, and coordinates various traffic calming, roadway, intersection, traffic signal, and other projects related to the area assigned while ensuring conformance with applicable city, state, and federal standards.
Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and may be filled by advancement from the Project Manager I level or, when filled from the outside, require previous and directly related experience.
Project Manager l: Under direction, this is the entry-level class in the Project Manager l/ll/Civil Engineer series. Incumbents entering the class are required to have related work experience. Generally, work is observed and reviewed both during performance and upon completion. Positions at this level oversee and concurrently direct various moderately complex capital improvement projects, development projects and engineering system models. Moderately complex projects include, but are not limited to: small development projects, pipeline rehabilitation, valve replacement, hydrant replacement, treated water system improvements, and trail connections.
Project Manager ll: Under general direction, this is a journey-level class in the Project Manager l/ll/Civil Engineer series. Incumbents in the class are required to have extensive related work experience, and are expected to perform the full range of duties assigned to this class and to work independently, exercising independent judgment and initiative. Generally, positions at this level oversee and concurrently direct numerous complex capital improvement projects, development projects and engineering system models. Complex projects may include, but are not limited to: roadway widenings, intersection improvements, complex development projects, water storage reservoirs, storm drainage systems, and large diameter pipelines.
Civil Engineer: Under general direction, this is a licensed journey-level class in the Project Manager l/ll/Civil Engineer series. Incumbents in this class are expected to perform the full range of duties assigned to this class and to work independently, exercising independent judgment and initiative. Positions at this level concurrently oversee and direct numerous complex to very complex capital improvement projects, development projects, and engineering system models. Very complex projects may include, but are not limited to: utility master plans, water pump stations, very complex development projects, sanitary sewer lift stations, and water treatment facilities.
Education/Experience: Project Manager l: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university; two years of related job experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Project Manager ll: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university; minimum of four years job related experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Civil Engineer: Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university; minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in development review, engineering design, traffic engineering, construction management or related area including two years experience managing major capital improvements, development projects, or traffic engineering design. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Licensing/Certification Requirements: Valid Colorado driver's license with a safe driving record for the Infrastructure Department. May need the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as the job requires for the City Development Department.
Project Manager l: No certification required.
Project Manager ll: Possession of a current Engineer Intern (EI) certification in the State of Colorado is required.
Civil Engineer: Possession of a current Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Colorado is required.
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