Salary: $82,379.42 - $90,018.22 AnnuallyLocation : 300 Sixth Street Rapid City, SDJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 202400157Department: Public WorksDivision: EngineeringOpening Date: 11/18/2024Closing Date: 12/31/2024 11:59 PM MountainDescription ABOUT US The Public Works Department is a multi-faceted department tasked with providing the foundation our community is built on. From providing necessary utility services like water, water reclamation, and garbage, to creating and maintaining complex systems like public transportation, street and traffic operations, GIS mapping databases, and engineering services, Public Works is leading the way to create a vibrant future for our community. The Public Works Department is working together to grow, maintain, and protect our community through reliable service and sustainable infrastructure.Please visit the for more information. The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including 2 healthcare options with low premiums, 6% employer-matching retirement, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave. For a detailed benefit summary, click here. Position Details ABOUT OUR JOB The Development Review Engineer's primary function is to support the Engineering Division to ensure private development projects meet the City's design standards and specifications. The Development Review Engineer is responsible for reviewing, providing comments, and approving construction plans and reports for subdivisions, building permits, and related applications submitted by developers' engineers. is responsible for performing Civil Engineering analysis, designing, contract administration, and project management of the City projects and programs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates general knowledge of infrastructure systems including street, drainage, water, and sewer design and construction; acquires general knowledge of applicable engineering principles and practice.
- Reviews and comments on various Planning and Development applications such as Subdivision construction plans, commercial building permits, plat documents, planned developments, vacation of easements/right-of-way, etc.
- Coordinates with other Public Works Divisions, City Departments, and other agencies.
- Manages the City MS4 Program.
- Assumes the role of Floodplain Administrator and reviews associated Floodplain Development permits.
- Manages Levee certification program.
- Provides technical information to other city departments and the general public.
- Assumes duties as Project Manager, if needed, in their absence
Additional Information ABOUT YOU We understand your time is valuable, so we encourage you to apply if you possess the following minimum requirements. Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or a related field and four years of related experience in Civil Engineering tasks. A combination of education and experience deemed appropriate to fulfill the role and responsibilities of this position will be considered.
- Must possess a South Dakota Professional Engineer (PE) License, or ability to obtain within one year from the date of hire.
- Must possess a valid driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days from the date of hire.
City of Rapid City Benefit SummaryExplore the benefits that are offered to the City of Rapid City's full-time, and part-time benefited employees.Health Care ProgramHealth - The City of Rapid City is a self-funded healthcare program. As such, we are able to offer heavily discounted premium rates for our employees and their dependents(s). Choose between a High Deductible Healthcare Program (HDHP) or our Traditional Health Care Plan both of which are covered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). Dental - Dental coverage is through Delta Dental of South Dakota with a base and enhanced plan option. Competitive plan prices are available to City Employees.Vision - Vision coverage is through Avesis with a base and enhanced plan option. Competitive plan prices are available to City Employees.Flexible Spending Accounts - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a tax-saving tool that lets you pay for medical or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees who wish to participate can use these funds to pay for Medical, Dental, Vision, and other healthcare-related expenses. Health Savings Account - Health Savings Accounts (HSA) is a tax savings tool available to individuals who hold High Deductible Healthcare Plans (HDHP). This plan allows you to designate and put aside pre-tax dollars to use for qualified medical expenses. Employees who enroll will enjoy a city contribution of up to $500 into their HSA account. Coverage for Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings accounts starts on the first of the month following the employee's start date. Retirement Plan The City of Rapid City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). The South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS) is a cost-sharing, multiple employers, public employee retirement system. Members of SDRS include full-time employees of State City and County Governments and other public entities. Through this pension plan, employees contribute 6% (8% for public safety) with the City matching that contribution percentage. The vesting schedule through SDRS is 3 years. Retirement benefits are payable for the member's lifetime.The City also offers additional retirement options through the South Dakota Retirement System Supplemental Retirement Program. Employees are automatically enrolled and contribute to a 457 (b) at $25 monthly. This supplemental program is a great opportunity to save additional funds on top of the main SDRS account and allows contributors to save more on a pre-tax or post-tax basis. Paid Time Off Vacation - At the start of employment through the first four years City employees accrue vacation at the rate of 3.08 hours per pay period equaling 80.08 hours yearly. Vacation accruals increase with longevity. Sick Leave - City Employees earn Sick Leave which is accrued at the rate of 2.16 hours per pay period, with unlimited rollover.Short-Term Disability - City employees earn short-term disability leave at a rate of 2.16 hours per pay period with unlimited rollover. This benefit is paid at 100% of the employee's wage at the time of usage. Restrictions apply. Holidays - The City of Rapid City observes 11 Holidays per calendar year. City employees are eligible for paid holidays starting at the beginning of employment. Personal holidays are given to City Employees based on their union contract. Life Insurance The City partners with MetLife to provide a $35,000 basic life, accident, and D&D insurance policy for employees. Optional coverage for spouse and dependent(s) can be elected.Wellsteps Rapid City has a wellness program through Wellsteps, where they help you make small changes that will make a big difference in your life from physical fitness, to financial, and mental fitness. They cover all aspects of your life, so you can live life to its fullest! Prizes are offered on varying levels of participation. AFLACThe City partners with AFLAC to provide additional insurance coverage. From a traditional Cancer policy, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital, to additional Short-Term Disability and Life insurance coverages, they have what you need. The coverages are transferable and premiums can be payroll deducted. For a more detailed overview of our benefits package, click on the weblinkclick If you have specific questions, contact Human Resources.01 Do you currently hold a Professional Engineer License?
- If so, in what state do you hold your Professional Engineer License?
- If no, have you passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam?
02 2.) Briefly describe your background with street, drainage, water main, and sewer main design. 03 3.) Briefly describe your experience working with Floodplain Permitting. Required Question