Outstanding opportunity to live and work in a remarkable growing community that has almost every quality of life convenience that a community can provide. A community that is characterized by tradition, vision and opportunity. Full-service organization. With a current operating budget of $5.8M and a 2003 capital improvement budget of $90M, the Public Works Department is one of several departments reporting to the City Manager. Additional information about West Des Moines at www.wdm-ia.com and www.wdmchamber.org
ENGINEERING MANAGER
Under general direction of Public Works Director, provides direction/coordination, and oversight for the Engineering Division, including environmental/transportation/construction and development areas of Public Works. Requires Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with minimum eight years of progressively responsible experience supervising/designing/planning, and directing engineering and municipal public works projects. Requires good design engineering background, knowledge of traffic engineering and strong construction background. Salary negotiable DOQ/experience (in range of
$60,030 to $90,045 annually), plus competitive fringe benefits and use of City vehicle for work purposes.PRINCIPAL ENGINEER
Under general direction of the Engineering Manager, provides direction/coordination, and oversight for Capital Improvement Program (CIP), environmental/transportation/construction, or development areas of Public Works. Requires Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with minimum five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in designing/planning, and directing engineering and municipal public works projects. Supervisory experience preferred. Requires good broad base of engineering experience/knowledge. Salary negotiable DOQ/experience (in range of $51,335 to $77,044 annually), plus competitive fringe benefits.
Both positions require commitment to providing exceptional customer service, good technical foundation, experience in growth community and in fast-paced environment, and State of Iowa Professional Engineering license within six months of appointment. Requires good interpersonal and written/oral communications skills, ability to delegate and be team player and proactive individual.
Recruitment Brochure available from The Mercer Group. Confidential resumes should be sent by close of business July 12, 2002, to James L. Mercer, President, The Mercer Group, Inc., 551 W. Cordova Road, #726, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Phone: 505-466-9500; Fax: 505-466-1274; E-mail: mercer@mindspring.com or preferably mercer.james@comcast.net. The City of West Des Moines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.