Engineering Supervisor - Rights-of-Way & Inspection
Apply NowCompany: City of Colorado Springs, CO
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Description:
Salary: $91,476.71 - $109,815.98 Annually
Location : Public Works - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Classified - Full Time
Job Number: 17011
Division: Public Works
Department: ROW Mgmt & Inspection
Opening Date: 04/21/2025
Closing Date: 5/12/2025 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Description / Position Overview
Engineering Supervisor - Rights-of-Way & Inspection
The City of Colorado Springs is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Supervisor to help lead the Right-of-Way and Development Inspection team within the Engineering Division. This leadership role is responsible for supervising inspection staff, coordinating with development and utility plan reviewers, and ensuring compliance with city codes, ordinances, and engineering standards. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in civil engineering and public infrastructure, along with exceptional leadership and communication skills.Benefits Offered:
This Job Includes:
Learn more about this Job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page.
Relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Minimum Qualifications
Substitutions: We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education. We encourage all to apply!
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
Additional Information
For any questions regarding this posting, please contact
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
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How many years of relevant experience do you possess?
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Please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. If no, please write N/A.
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How many years of administrator, supervisory, or lead worker experience do you possess?
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Please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. If no, please write N/A.
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Do you possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges?
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Do you have experience conducting inspections in the public right-of-way?
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Do you have experience interpreting site, utility, and grading plans?
Required Question
Location : Public Works - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Classified - Full Time
Job Number: 17011
Division: Public Works
Department: ROW Mgmt & Inspection
Opening Date: 04/21/2025
Closing Date: 5/12/2025 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Description / Position Overview
Engineering Supervisor - Rights-of-Way & Inspection
The City of Colorado Springs is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Supervisor to help lead the Right-of-Way and Development Inspection team within the Engineering Division. This leadership role is responsible for supervising inspection staff, coordinating with development and utility plan reviewers, and ensuring compliance with city codes, ordinances, and engineering standards. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in civil engineering and public infrastructure, along with exceptional leadership and communication skills.Benefits Offered:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- PERA Retirement
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
- Employee Medical Clinic and Pharmacy
- Wellness Programs, Fitness Classes and Gym Discounts
- Medical Management Programs
- Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Long Term Care
- HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
This Job Includes:
- Leadership & Staff Management:
- Supervise, evaluate, and prioritize work for Right-of-Way and Development Inspectors to ensure efficient operations and high-quality performance.
- Conduct performance evaluations and manage personnel actions, including hiring, promotions, and disciplinary processes.
- Provide training, guidance, and support to inspection staff to foster professional growth and continuous improvement.
- Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages team engagement and exceptional service delivery.
- Interpret and apply city codes, ordinances, and engineering standards related to transportation, utilities, land disturbance, and site development.
- Inspection:
- Oversee inspections of development and utility-related construction within the public right-of-way to ensure adherence to approved plans, city codes and standards, and safety requirements.
- Exercise sound engineering judgment to resolve technical issues in the field.
- Assist staff and stakeholders in understanding applicable codes and standards.
- Perform inspections as needed to support staff or resolve escalated concerns.
- Policy & Program Development:
- Develop, implement, and monitor procedures to improve inspection practices and ensure consistency across the team.
- Facilitate conflict resolution between city departments, developers, contractors, and other stakeholders on issues related to public infrastructure.
- Strategic Oversight & Collaboration:
- Serve as a key liaison with developers, design professionals, contractors, and other city departments to coordinate inspections, resolve disputes, and ensure timely project delivery.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance on code interpretation, construction requirements, and design standards.
Learn more about this Job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page.
Relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Local government operations and municipal engineering processes
- Principles of civil engineering related to land development, grading, utilities, and transportation
- Field inspection practices and permitting
- Public administration and supervisory principles
- Construction documents, codes, and regulations governing development
- Conflict resolution techniques and stakeholder engagement
Ability to:
- Lead and manage technical staff with varying levels of experience
- Interpret engineering drawings and legal regulations
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Make sound decisions under pressure and in complex field situations
- Prioritize and organize work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and high performance
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or related engineering field.
- Three years of full-time professional experience in a related field, including two years in a supervisory/lead role.
- Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
Substitutions: We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education. We encourage all to apply!
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
- Experience conducting inspections in the public right-of-way
- Experience interpreting site, utility, and grading plans
Additional Information
For any questions regarding this posting, please contact
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Apply to Join Our Team
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The City's job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the
You can view the status of your application on the
To be notified of future career opportunities sign up for job alerts on the page.
Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding!
Please visit the City of Colorado Springs' for additional benefits information.
The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
01
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than high school
- High School diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or above
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How many years of relevant experience do you possess?
- Less than one year
- One or more years
- Two or more years
- Three or more years
- Four or more years
- Five or more years
- Six or more years
- Seven or more years
- Eight or more years
- Nine or more years
- Ten or more years
03
Please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. If no, please write N/A.
04
How many years of administrator, supervisory, or lead worker experience do you possess?
- Less than two years
- Two or more years
05
Please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. If no, please write N/A.
06
Do you possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges?
- Yes, I possess
- No, I do not possess, and am not willing to.
- No, i do not possess, but am willing to.
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Do you have experience conducting inspections in the public right-of-way?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience interpreting site, utility, and grading plans?
- Yes
- No
Required Question