ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintaining and analyzing the pavement management system, including tabulation, condition assessment, projection of future infrastructure deterioration and rehabilitation types, five year and ten year master plans, cost estimating, and development of priorities for program level determination.
• Reporting and making recommendations to the Transportation Design Manager, Public Works Director, Leadership Team, and City Council for consideration of implementation.
• Creates and maintains a two year, five year, and ten year master pavement management program.
• Manages and supervises the Pavement Management/Asset Team.
• Collaborates with ADA Coordinator to leverage efficiencies in budgets and schedules
• May assist the Transportation Design Manager with the coordination of budget, and five and ten year master plans.
• Determines scope of work and cost estimates for the annual Street Infrastructure Maintenance contracts.
• Prepares Council agenda items for approval and review.
• Performs daily and weekly site visits with contractors and inspectors.
• Schedules staff, supervises work, prioritizes programs and projects; effectively utilizes available resources to accomplish objectives.
• Develops and maintains monthly spreadsheets to track expenditures of work performed in the Pavement Program to ensure operating within budget and identifying opportunities to expand the current scope.
• Submits monthly payouts for contracted services to the Transportation Design Manager for approval and payment.
• Responsible for the annual HUTF report.
• Collaborates effectively with all stakeholders in planning and scheduling of annual concrete and pavement projects.(Arvada One Build)
• Collaborates with Risk Management to manage guardrail and fence repairs.
• Works collaboratively with the Transportation Design Manager, and other City employees on special projects, committees, and citizen inquiries.
• Develops specification for new and replacement equipment and materials.
• Prepares Council agenda items for approval and review.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing to employees, citizen groups, administrators, and Council members.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively present information to the Leadership Team and City Council members.
• Demonstrates a respectful attitude towards customers and coworkers that promotes teamwork, open communication, and effective customer service.
• Acts with the customer in mind, responds to requests promptly and provides effective services or solutions for customers.
• Exercises appropriate level of initiative and judgment to make decisions within the scope of assigned authority.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge of public works and streets and drainage maintenance system construction, operation and maintenance.
• Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Advanced knowledge of the use of equipment used to maintain infrastructure.
• Advanced knowledge of stormwater management plan, city safety guidelines, and city traffic control standards.
• Advanced knowledge of computer hardware and software to maintain record systems. Develops database applications.
• Advanced knowledge of city safety policies and procedures.
• Superior analytical ability related to data manipulation.
• Proficient knowledge of City engineering specifications and standards.
• Advanced working knowledge of flagging and signing and coning procedures, possession of flagging certification.

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  Develops and/or participates in the development of staff work plans, measures and tracks progress towards goals, prepares and conducts timely and constructive performance appraisals.
• Schedules staff, assigns and supervises work, prioritizes programs and projects and effectively uses available resources to accomplish objectives.
• Makes decisions or recommendations for hiring, promotions, transfers, disciplinary action, and other personnel actions as necessary.
• Coaches, counsels and supports staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Consistently educates and advises staff on organizational rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Supports creative thinking and problem solving and encourages participatory decision making when appropriate.
• Provides training and job enrichment opportunities and encourages professional growth and development.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned.

The work environment/physical activities described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Work is primarily performed in an office and fieldwork environment with low to high noise levels. Physical effort and activities include: strenuous physical work with heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 80 pounds occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently. Must be able to access underground vaults, manholes and structures. Exposure to adverse weather conditions, vehicle traffic, automobile fumes, toxic gases, flammable materials, confined spaces, blood borne pathogens, and dust, noise and dangers of working around construction sites.

The City's Core values are in every employee's individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values.

Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City's values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City's policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143.

Vision: We Dream Big and Deliver
Mission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.
Values:
Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives.
Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence.
Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results.

Full Time Employee Benefits

The City of Arvada offers employees an excellent benefit package

The City of Arvada values the contributions each employee makes every day toward the success of the organization and community. The importance of being able to provide our employees and their families with quality benefits as part of their overall compensation package is a high priority. As a result, the City has developed a comprehensive benefits package that delivers quality and value while satisfying the diverse needs of our workforce.

To be eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits for themselves, their spouse, their same-sex partner, and their dependent children. New hires are eligible for insurance the first day of the month following one full calendar month of employment following their hire date.

The City of Arvada offers employees a competitive pay plan

The City of Arvada Pay Plan reflects the City's Total Compensation Philosophy. This philosophy includes being an employer of choice in the Denver/Boulder region by attracting and retaining highly talented and engaged employees. Developed in partnership with the members of City Council, this philosophy serves to guide staff in the management of the City's compensation practices. It ensures that the pay plan is updated with competitive market-based salaries, and managed in a manner that is fiscally responsible and within the City's ability to fund. The Pay Plan can be found here. (Download PDF reader)

Benefits Summary

The City of Arvada Pay Plan is specifically designed to help you further understand the highlights of the benefit options offered. That information can be found here (Download PDF reader). Additionally, the City offers a bank of 40 hours of New Hire Leave for full time employees hired after January 1, 2023.

For more information about employee benefits, please visit http://arvada.org/about/jobs/city-benefits.