Deputy Town Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Town of Mead, CO
Location: Mead, WA 99021
Description:
Salary : $109,658.00 - $159,004.00 Annually
Location : Mead
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00008
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 04/22/2025
Closing Date: 5/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Why work for the Town of Mead?
(Pictured is our Public Works/Engineering Building)
Discover the charm of Mead, a small yet vibrant community quickly becoming one of the best places to live, work, and play. Families are drawn to Mead for its safe, friendly atmosphere, excellent schools, and prime location. Here, quality of life and happiness go hand in hand.
The Town of Mead provides a comprehensive array of municipal services, including animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, community development, economic development, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, and utilities. Our Board of Trustees and Town Manager are dedicated to delivering outstanding municipal services to residents and visitors alike, with a focus on collaboration and transparency. We prioritize responsible growth, reliable infrastructure, public safety, fiscal stability, and fostering a connected community.
We are committed to creating opportunities for our employees through inclusive engagement practices, teamwork, and investing in people. We value and respect a diverse workforce and innovative ideas, and we are committed to fostering an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
** THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED UNTIL FILLED.
REALISTIC JOB PREVIEW:
Working for the Town of Mead means making a real impact-you'll see the difference your work makes in the community. In this role, you'll support the Town Engineer on a variety of projects, including capital improvements, development reviews, consultant management, and negotiating sub-development agreements. You'll also re-bid RFPs, create inspector training programs, and prepare board packets for subdivision acceptances. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented self-starter who takes initiative, asks questions, and drives projects forward while wearing many hats in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Have more questions about the position and or the Town of Mead? Email
We are currently posting this position and a Project Engineer position. At this time, we are looking to fill one of these positions. To go to the Project Engineer position click on:
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under broad supervision of the Town Engineer, performs professional level engineering work for the Town. Assists with oversight of the Engineering Department including capital and maintenance projects, development review, construction inspections, oil and gas regulations, floodplain management and the Town's GIS and master planning.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision and direction of the Town Engineer with considerable latitude for independent judgment and action.
Summary of Duties
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:
The Town of Mead offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a major portion of the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for our employees. Coverage begins on the 1st of the month following the date of hire, unless otherwise noted. Full time employees may participate in the following benefits:
Insurance:
The Town of Mead's medical, vision, dental, and life insurance provider is Colorado Employer Benefit Trust (CEBT). The town pays 100% of employee coverage and 50% of employee's covered dependents for the least expensive plan.
Medical: Employees may choose to enroll in one of following medical plan options which have a broad network of doctors, hospitals and health providers:
Kaiser Permanente HMO 45 plan
CEBT PPO 4 plan (UMR A UnitedHealthcare Company)
Medical Hospital Reimbursement Plan
Dental: A comprehensive dental program is available that provides access to a broad network of dental providers. Coverage is through Delta Dental.
Vision: Employees that choose to enroll in our CEBT vision plan may take advantage of benefits that include coverage towards contacts and glasses.
Life and Dependent Life: The Town of Mead provides basic life coverage up to $50,000 for employees who are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Additional coverage may be purchased through a voluntary life insurance program.
Short Term / Long Term Disability *: The Town's short-term and long-term disability coverage is provided by The Hartford Group. Premium costs for employees who are scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week is paid for 100% by the Town. Long-term disability coverage is effective the first month following 60 days of employment.
*LTD does not apply to Police due to FPPA benefits.
Spending Accounts:
The Town offers a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account through Alerus. The Town matches medical account contributions up to $500/year for eligible employees.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees have the option to contribute to their FSA which can be used to pay for qualifying medical, dental and vision expenses.
Dependent Care FSA: Dependent care FSA allows for reimbursement of dependent childcare or elder day care expenses on a tax favored basis.
Retirement Benefits:
The Town offers a 457 defined contribution plan through Nationwide. The Town matches up to 5% of an employee's pay. Commissioned police officers are not eligible for the Town match. For 2024, the maximum contribution (employee and employer) is $23,500 annually. Catch-up provisions are up to $7,500 for those aged 50 and older. Under a change made in SECURE 2.0, a higher catch-up contribution limit applies for employees aged 60, 61, 62 and 63 who participate in these plans. The limit is $11,250 instead of $7,500.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Our EAP provides free and confidential short-term counseling to help employees with a variety of personal challenges. Other services and resources are offered through Triad's EAP as well as Modern Health.
Wellness Program:
The Town of Mead values employees' health and well-being. The wellness program is designed to empower employees to engage in healthy activities and lifestyles. The Town believes that educational opportunities and an emphasis on well-being leads to an increase in employee morale and positive impact on overall health - healthy employees are happier and more productive.
Other Benefits and Services:
To help meet the challenge of balancing our work and personal lives, a variety of additional benefits are available to our employees, including: Teladoc, Marathon Health wellness services, CVS/Caremark Prescription Card, Bereavement Leave, College Invest, a Tuition Reimbursement program.
Paid Time Off:
Full time employees* will be provided with paid time off that accrues based on years of service as indicated below. Commissioned Police Officers are listed on a separate chart.
Full-Time Regular Employee:
Continuous Years of Service
CompletedHours accrued per hour workedHours accrued per pay periodHours accrued per yearMaximum hour accrual for full-
time employees0 - 12 months0.0653755.23135.982041 yr0.0846256.77176.02264For each additional year on anniversary date.Hours accrued per hour worked is determined by hours accrued per pay period divided by 80Hours accrued per pay period increases by 0.39 hours each year.Hours accrued per year is hours accrued per pay period times 26 pay periods per year.Maximum accrual for years of service years 5-9. is capped at 324 hours. 10 years or more is capped at 400.
*Part-time employees working 20-39 hours receive a percentage of the full-time vacation benefit.
The Town of Mead observes 12 paid holidays per year:
BENEFITS EXCLUSIVE TO COMMISSIONED POLICE OFFICERS
Pension Benefits - Police Only (FPPA):
The Town's commissioned police officers are covered by a defined benefit pension plan through the Fire and Police Pension Association (FPPA). 2024 employee / employer contribution rates are 12% / 9.5%, respectively.
Disability Benefits - Police Only (FPPA):
The Town's full time commissioned police officers are covered by the Statewide Death & Disability Plan through FPPA. Benefits provide 24-hour coverage, both on and off duty. The Town currently covers 100% of the premium which is 3.4% of the employee's base pay.
Paid Time Off:
Full time police officers* will be provided with paid time off which accrues based on years of service as indicated below. Paid time off for officers is adjusted to include the Town's observed holidays.
Commissioned Police Officers:
Police accrual rates include Town observed holidays.
Continuous Years of Service
CompletedHours accrued per hour workedHours accrued per pay periodHours accrued per yearMaximum hour accrual for full-
time employees0 - 12 months0.11158.92231.9230010.1307510.46271.9636020.13562510.85282.1036030.140511.24292.2436040.14537511.63302.3836050.1502512.02312.52420For each additional year on anniversary date Hours accrued per hour worked is determined by hours accrued per pay period divided by 80Hours accrued per pay period increases by 0.39 hours Hours accrued per year is hours accrued per pay period times 26 pay periods per year.Maximum accrual for years of service years 5-9. is capped at 420 hours. 10 years or more is capped at 480.
*Part-time employees working 20-39 hours receive a percentage of the full-time vacation benefit.
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How many years of experience do you have in Civil Engineering?
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What is your highest level of Education obtained?
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Are you registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado? (Not Required for position but preferred)
Required Question
Location : Mead
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00008
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 04/22/2025
Closing Date: 5/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Why work for the Town of Mead?
(Pictured is our Public Works/Engineering Building)
Discover the charm of Mead, a small yet vibrant community quickly becoming one of the best places to live, work, and play. Families are drawn to Mead for its safe, friendly atmosphere, excellent schools, and prime location. Here, quality of life and happiness go hand in hand.
The Town of Mead provides a comprehensive array of municipal services, including animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, community development, economic development, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, and utilities. Our Board of Trustees and Town Manager are dedicated to delivering outstanding municipal services to residents and visitors alike, with a focus on collaboration and transparency. We prioritize responsible growth, reliable infrastructure, public safety, fiscal stability, and fostering a connected community.
We are committed to creating opportunities for our employees through inclusive engagement practices, teamwork, and investing in people. We value and respect a diverse workforce and innovative ideas, and we are committed to fostering an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
** THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED UNTIL FILLED.
REALISTIC JOB PREVIEW:
Working for the Town of Mead means making a real impact-you'll see the difference your work makes in the community. In this role, you'll support the Town Engineer on a variety of projects, including capital improvements, development reviews, consultant management, and negotiating sub-development agreements. You'll also re-bid RFPs, create inspector training programs, and prepare board packets for subdivision acceptances. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented self-starter who takes initiative, asks questions, and drives projects forward while wearing many hats in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Have more questions about the position and or the Town of Mead? Email
We are currently posting this position and a Project Engineer position. At this time, we are looking to fill one of these positions. To go to the Project Engineer position click on:
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under broad supervision of the Town Engineer, performs professional level engineering work for the Town. Assists with oversight of the Engineering Department including capital and maintenance projects, development review, construction inspections, oil and gas regulations, floodplain management and the Town's GIS and master planning.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision and direction of the Town Engineer with considerable latitude for independent judgment and action.
Summary of Duties
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.
- Supervises Development Review, participates in Development Agreement reviews, and meets with developers and their engineers/planners; assists with technical issues of development agreements.
- Reviews construction plans, engineering reports, final plats, and agreements for development.
- Inspects, monitors and approves infrastructure and public improvements.
- Performs advanced engineering review of developments including water, sewer, storm water drainage, and roadways, reviews drawings and specifications for public improvements for conformance with generally accepted engineering standards and Town Code requirements.
- Interprets policy and provides staff direction on implementation of policies and procedures.
- Assists with annual Town budget, prepares cost estimates and future planning for 5-year Capital Improvement Plan.
- Prepares, presents, and reviews board agenda items and staff reports.
- Seeks grant opportunities and manages grants and agreements with agencies such as CDOT/DOLA/FHWA.
- Coordinates the design and construction of capital improvement and maintenance projects.
- Prepares and reviews cost estimates for public projects and manage project budgets.
- Responds to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, members of the business community and the public.
- Presents information to the Town Board and other public/private agencies.
- Serves as project engineer on major capital projects such as storm drainage systems, water and sewer utilities, pedestrian facilities, and streets.
- Performs contract administration for consulting and construction projects.
- Coordinates engineering projects with outside agencies.
- Reviews private improvement plans for conformance with Town Code requirements.
- Trains, coaches, evaluates, and oversees the work of lower-level engineers, inspections staff and technical office staff.
- Assists the Public Works Department with projects and issues.
- Performs other related work as required and assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering field.
- Seven years of progressively responsible professional civil engineering experience
- Registration as Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado within six (6) months of hire.
- Valid Colorado Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:
- Knowledge of civil engineering principles, particularly for utility and roadway construction.
- Knowledge of personal computers and CAD applications.
- Knowledge of the Town and the Town Code.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with the Board, developers, contractors, property owners, employees and the general public.
- Ability to prepare and analyze technical reports and data.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with developers, other employees, and other public and private agencies.
- Ability to apply management principles to supervise staff.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to effectively present information to public groups, and other public and private agencies.
- Ability to perform civil engineering calls related to utility and roadway sizing and alignment.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables, such as plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
The Town of Mead offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a major portion of the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for our employees. Coverage begins on the 1st of the month following the date of hire, unless otherwise noted. Full time employees may participate in the following benefits:
Insurance:
The Town of Mead's medical, vision, dental, and life insurance provider is Colorado Employer Benefit Trust (CEBT). The town pays 100% of employee coverage and 50% of employee's covered dependents for the least expensive plan.
Medical: Employees may choose to enroll in one of following medical plan options which have a broad network of doctors, hospitals and health providers:
Kaiser Permanente HMO 45 plan
CEBT PPO 4 plan (UMR A UnitedHealthcare Company)
Medical Hospital Reimbursement Plan
Dental: A comprehensive dental program is available that provides access to a broad network of dental providers. Coverage is through Delta Dental.
Vision: Employees that choose to enroll in our CEBT vision plan may take advantage of benefits that include coverage towards contacts and glasses.
Life and Dependent Life: The Town of Mead provides basic life coverage up to $50,000 for employees who are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Additional coverage may be purchased through a voluntary life insurance program.
Short Term / Long Term Disability *: The Town's short-term and long-term disability coverage is provided by The Hartford Group. Premium costs for employees who are scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week is paid for 100% by the Town. Long-term disability coverage is effective the first month following 60 days of employment.
*LTD does not apply to Police due to FPPA benefits.
Spending Accounts:
The Town offers a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account through Alerus. The Town matches medical account contributions up to $500/year for eligible employees.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees have the option to contribute to their FSA which can be used to pay for qualifying medical, dental and vision expenses.
Dependent Care FSA: Dependent care FSA allows for reimbursement of dependent childcare or elder day care expenses on a tax favored basis.
Retirement Benefits:
The Town offers a 457 defined contribution plan through Nationwide. The Town matches up to 5% of an employee's pay. Commissioned police officers are not eligible for the Town match. For 2024, the maximum contribution (employee and employer) is $23,500 annually. Catch-up provisions are up to $7,500 for those aged 50 and older. Under a change made in SECURE 2.0, a higher catch-up contribution limit applies for employees aged 60, 61, 62 and 63 who participate in these plans. The limit is $11,250 instead of $7,500.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Our EAP provides free and confidential short-term counseling to help employees with a variety of personal challenges. Other services and resources are offered through Triad's EAP as well as Modern Health.
Wellness Program:
The Town of Mead values employees' health and well-being. The wellness program is designed to empower employees to engage in healthy activities and lifestyles. The Town believes that educational opportunities and an emphasis on well-being leads to an increase in employee morale and positive impact on overall health - healthy employees are happier and more productive.
Other Benefits and Services:
To help meet the challenge of balancing our work and personal lives, a variety of additional benefits are available to our employees, including: Teladoc, Marathon Health wellness services, CVS/Caremark Prescription Card, Bereavement Leave, College Invest, a Tuition Reimbursement program.
Paid Time Off:
Full time employees* will be provided with paid time off that accrues based on years of service as indicated below. Commissioned Police Officers are listed on a separate chart.
Full-Time Regular Employee:
Continuous Years of Service
CompletedHours accrued per hour workedHours accrued per pay periodHours accrued per yearMaximum hour accrual for full-
time employees0 - 12 months0.0653755.23135.982041 yr0.0846256.77176.02264For each additional year on anniversary date.Hours accrued per hour worked is determined by hours accrued per pay period divided by 80Hours accrued per pay period increases by 0.39 hours each year.Hours accrued per year is hours accrued per pay period times 26 pay periods per year.Maximum accrual for years of service years 5-9. is capped at 324 hours. 10 years or more is capped at 400.
*Part-time employees working 20-39 hours receive a percentage of the full-time vacation benefit.
The Town of Mead observes 12 paid holidays per year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veteran's Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
BENEFITS EXCLUSIVE TO COMMISSIONED POLICE OFFICERS
Pension Benefits - Police Only (FPPA):
The Town's commissioned police officers are covered by a defined benefit pension plan through the Fire and Police Pension Association (FPPA). 2024 employee / employer contribution rates are 12% / 9.5%, respectively.
Disability Benefits - Police Only (FPPA):
The Town's full time commissioned police officers are covered by the Statewide Death & Disability Plan through FPPA. Benefits provide 24-hour coverage, both on and off duty. The Town currently covers 100% of the premium which is 3.4% of the employee's base pay.
Paid Time Off:
Full time police officers* will be provided with paid time off which accrues based on years of service as indicated below. Paid time off for officers is adjusted to include the Town's observed holidays.
Commissioned Police Officers:
Police accrual rates include Town observed holidays.
Continuous Years of Service
CompletedHours accrued per hour workedHours accrued per pay periodHours accrued per yearMaximum hour accrual for full-
time employees0 - 12 months0.11158.92231.9230010.1307510.46271.9636020.13562510.85282.1036030.140511.24292.2436040.14537511.63302.3836050.1502512.02312.52420For each additional year on anniversary date Hours accrued per hour worked is determined by hours accrued per pay period divided by 80Hours accrued per pay period increases by 0.39 hours Hours accrued per year is hours accrued per pay period times 26 pay periods per year.Maximum accrual for years of service years 5-9. is capped at 420 hours. 10 years or more is capped at 480.
*Part-time employees working 20-39 hours receive a percentage of the full-time vacation benefit.
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How many years of experience do you have in Civil Engineering?
- 0 - 2 years experience
- 3 - 5 years of experience
- 5 - 10 years of experience
02
What is your highest level of Education obtained?
- High School Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Masters Degree
03
Are you registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado? (Not Required for position but preferred)
- No
- Yes
Required Question