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Klamath Falls, Oregon, is a healthy community with welcoming neighborhoods where citizens aspire to live, thrive, and enjoy the quality of life afforded by their surroundings, opportunities, and values. An Urban Growth Boundary of more than 45,000 residents, Klamath Falls drives community engagement, local beautification, and economic opportunities. Known as the “City of Sunshine,” it boasts an average of 300 sunny days a year and enjoys a coveted location, unmatched outdoor lifestyle, and a skilled workforce that inspires business leaders like John Ferguson, CEO of Ferguson Hotel Properties, to declare, “Klamath Falls is an undiscovered Oregon treasure that’s on the verge of becoming the West Coast’s next best place to be.”

The City of Klamath Falls is seeking an Assistant City Engineer who will serve as a liaison of the City, actively engaging the community on projects while also seeking opportunities to work with other City divisions and departments. The Assistant City Engineer, working under the direction of the City Engineer, plays an integral role in the management and performance of top-level professional civil engineering work. The position provides administrative solutions to complex problems that arise in the design, review, and construction of City infrastructure and related development projects. 

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field from an accredited college; and a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible design, construction management, inspection, plan check and complex development and land use review experience. Experience with the design and construction of Water or Wastewater infrastructure and pavement management is highly desired. A Master’s degree may substitute for some experience. Incumbents must be registered as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Oregon or registered as a Professional Civil Engineer in a reciprocal state with the ability to obtain Oregon registration. A valid Oregon driver’s license is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

The salary range for this position is $90,048 to $124,632, dependent upon qualifications.

Please apply online.

For more information contact:
Marsha Reed, Senior Vice President
MarshaReed@GovernmentResource.com
806-789-9641

About City of Klamath Falls, OR

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