25 - Appointment of Todd Mittge as city engineer

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• Knowledge of contract procurement, administration and oversight; • Knowledge of construction maintenance methods, materials and equipment; • Knowledge of flood plain administration; • Knowledge of ADA codes and compliance; • Knowledge of engineering design software; • Knowledge of grant writing and administration; • Knowledge of code compliance, permitting and inspection; • Knowledge of storm water, potable water, water storage, and wastewater distribution systems; • Knowledge of street construction; • Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration standards for airport operation; • Ability to read and review plats, surveys, blueprints, design drawings and other construction plans. • Knowledge in construction management, contractor management, and project time management; • Ability to plan for municipal needs; • Ability to lead, direct, delegate and distribute personnel; • Knowledge of employment practices, including recruitment, selection, and evaluation of staff; • Ability to direct, coordinate and review the work of personnel; • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, citizens, vendors and contractors; • Exceptional oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate on a daily basis with administrative, elected and appointed officials and the public with courtesy, professionalism, civility and tact; • Knowledge and ability to prepare and interpret complicated reports and standards; • Knowledge of intergovernmental relations and ability to understand and work with State and Federal Regulations, Departments, and Personnel. Physical Demands • Physical ability to lift 20 pounds; • Must be able to sit for long periods of time; • Sensory demands typically require speaking, hearing, touching and seeing; • Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or other office equipment; • Requires occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching and pushing or pulling drawers to retrieve files; • Must have visual acuity to endure eye strain of working on a computer for extended periods of time; • Mobility required to inspect work of staff; • Physical mobility needed for moving around a worksite for the purpose of monitoring quality of work.