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THE COMMUNITYSince its incorporation in 1850, the City of Tyler, Texas has attracted visitors from all walks of life to experience its breathtaking blooms, dazzling lakes, and seemingly endless backdrop of piney woods. Thanks to a robust regional economy, vibrant technology sector, and charming hometown feel, the City has been enticing many of these same visitors to stay and grow roots by showing them just how much their lives can blossom here.

Strategically positioned halfway between the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex and Shreveport, Louisiana, Tyler was named after President John Tyler and is the county seat of Smith County. With a population of 107,000 and boasting more than 235,000 people in its greater metropolitan area, the City is the most populous municipality in Northeast Texas. While Tyler is known as the official Rose Capitol of America – one-third of all commercially grown rose bushes in America are produced within a 50-mile radius – the City has blossomed into one of the largest communities in East Texas and is considered the regional hub for retail, business, healthcare, and education.

From local cultural attractions, like the East Texas Symphony Orchestra and American Freedom Museum to an abundance of seasonal and holiday events, there is always something to see and do in Tyler. The City’s colorful history is celebrated each October by paying homage to rose season throughout the month, which culminates with the Texas Rose Festival. Originated in 1933, the festival recognizes the important role of the rose-growing industry. But the regional flora doesn’t stop at just roses. The annual Tyler Azalea and Spring Flowers Trail invites visitors to celebrate springtime by enjoying the vivid colors created by the azaleas, dogwoods, and spring flowers. This beautiful palette of colors is

spread through 10 miles of residential gardens and historic home sites.

Speaking of the outdoors, the City is surrounded by 25 prime sporting lakes offering wonderful opportunities for fishing and boating. Golf enthusiasts will find a variety of clubs in the immediate area, providing a delightful mix of private and public courses. Tyler also offers 25 city parks, with playgrounds, athletic fields, walking and bicycle trails, and many more perks. The renowned Tyler State Park draws outdoor enthusiasts from across the region with its 985 acres of woods that surround a majestic spring-fed lake.

The City’s public education needs are served by the highly-rated Tyler Independent School District (TISD), which encompasses 193 square miles, maintains a total of 36 campus and auxiliary facilities, and serves an enrollment of over 18,000 students. The district is comprised of two high schools, six middle schools, 17 elementary schools, two alternative schools, and one special education campus. Through partnerships with the University of Texas at Tyler and Tyler Junior College, Tyler ISD offers access to nationally recognized higher education programs. For families seeking private or parochial schools, there are numerous K-12 schools available.

In terms of higher education, Tyler is home to three colleges and universities as well as other educational facilities that provide a large and talented employment pool with a wide variety of education and skills. One of the fastest-growing campuses in the University of Texas system is UT Tyler, which currently boasts an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and offers 80 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Tyler Junior College (TJC) is one of the largest community colleges in Texas, with approximately 11,000 students

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enrolled per semester. TJC offers 120 degree and certificate programs and extensive training and technical programs. Also located in Tyler is Texas College, an affiliate of the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church. It offers 12 baccalaureate degree programs to an enrollment of just over 1,000 students.

With one of the lowest property tax rates in the state - the property tax rate is $0.2599 per $100 valuation - Tyler offers an abundance of housing options including single-family homes in both planned neighborhoods and rural areas, multifamily communities, apartments, garden homes, townhomes, and lake property. The average median income is $53,511, and the average home value is $183,559.

Many residents choose to stay in the City and the surrounding area throughout their lives not just because of the idyllic surroundings and low taxes, but also due to the vast array of available services, including medical and healthcare. Tyler has four hospitals and the only Level I trauma center in the region at East Texas Medical Center.

Motto A Natural Beauty

Vision To be the standard for performance excellence in local government.

Mission To SERVE our community to make a positive difference.

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GOVERNANCE & ORGANIZATIONTyler is a home rule city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of the Mayor, elected at large, and six City Council Members, representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms with a three-term limit. The City Council develops policies, determines the goals and objectives for the organization, and adopts the annual operating budget.

The City Manager is appointed by the Council to serve as Chief Executive Officer for the organization. All City of Tyler employees report to the City Manager through an established organizational structure that includes an Executive Team. Appointed by the City Manager, this team includes the City Manager, Managing Directors, the Fire Chief, the Police Chief, and key leaders. Working together, members of the Executive Team create the organizational culture, drive employee engagement, and hold Department Leaders accountable for achieving Citywide goals and strategies.

Tyler is a full-service city with more than 1,000 employees staffing 38 departments. Through conservative financial planning, the City of Tyler has no tax-supported debt, an AAA bond rating, an annual budget of $23.2 million, and a $51 million CIP budget.

As part of the City’s “Called to SERVE” initiative, each member of the City Council and City staff are empowered to make a positive difference in the community. SERVE stands for Streamline, Empower, Respond, Venture, and Evaluate and represents the core values and goals for best practices. Building on SERVE, which was adopted in 1997, as well as a response to Tyler’s rapid growth, a comprehensive plan to guide and shape future development was established. Entitled “Tyler 1st,” and adopted in 2007, this plan was updated in 2014 and sets out a strategic framework for making decisions about the long-term physical development of Tyler. It defines a vision for the future linked to overall goals and policies and it contains strategies and action items for achieving those goals. During the planning process, residents and other stakeholders in Tyler’s future had the opportunity to articulate and review community values and goals through public discussion; create a vision for the kind of place they want Tyler to be for their children and grandchildren; and identify the key areas where the City must act -- both to preserve the enduring character and to shape change so that their vision for Tyler’s future can be achieved. Tyler 1st provides policy and strategic guidance on the physical development and redevelopment of the City by:

) Guiding the City to actively seek positive change and deflect negative change, rather than simply react to change.

) Providing predictability for developers, businesses, and residents.

) Helping the City save money because it plans for orderly investment in services, facilities, and infrastructure.

) Safeguarding the sense of place and identity that make Tyler unique.

While these and other key strategic issues remain on the City’s radar, the City’s major initiatives in terms of engineering include implementation of the Traffic Improvement Project, a $12 million project designed to modernize the traffic light system over 10 years, and breaking ground on the Hidden Palace Project, an affordable housing development located on the north end behind the new Fire Station No. 1.

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ABOUT THE POSITIONReporting to the City Manager, the City Engineer manages a staff of five including the Traffic Engineer, Project Engineer, Associate Engineer, Capital Budget Analyst, and Administrative Assistant. This position plans, directs, and administers all activities of the Engineering Services Department which includes:

) Managing the Engineering Services and Streets Departments.

) Overseeing engineering, traffic, and water utility projects.

) Overseeing design and construction of capital improvement projects and Half-Cent Sales Tax Fund administration.

) Inspection of private development of public infrastructure and storm-water drainage projects.

) Providing direction in terms of departmental personnel administration and development, records management, and project planning and management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

) Plan public works capital improvement projects, including identifying and developing funding, & review of construction plans.

) Assist and advise citizens with drainage and engineering concerns.

) Develop and maintain the budgets as well as forecast expenditures for the next fiscal year for Engineering, Traffic, Capital Projects, and Utility Projects.

) Prepare and process contracts for consultants and contractors.

) Review construction plans at 30, 60, and 90% submittals.

) Coordinate with other City of Tyler departments, TxDOT and Smith County as required.

) Prepare reports and council communications for projects.

) Prepare standards for streets, drainage, and utility improvements.

) Respond to, and assist in the resolution of, problems relating to ongoing construction projects, existing infrastructure weaknesses or failures, etc.

) Conduct public meetings for citizen input and citizen information.

) Manage Half-Cent Sales Tax Fund forecast and projects.

) Prepare annual Work Program and report quarterly progress on goals set for the Engineering Department.

) Produce monthly reports of project status to City Manager and City Council.

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LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Key priorities for the new City Engineer include:

) Fostering a Collaborative Working Environment – Work with a vast array of stakeholders - from the City Council and City staff to citizens and representatives from other governmental agencies - to ensure the City’s current and future engineering needs are being met.

) Prioritizing Strong Communication – To communicate with City Council, other City staff members, and the public, the City Engineer must possess the ability to present technical information clearly and concisely so that it is comprehensible by a variety of audiences.

) Prudent Management of the Half-Cent Sales Tax Program – The Half-Cent Sales Tax Program provides approximately $13 million annually for numerous infrastructure projects including drainage, streets, public safety, parks, facilities, and airport improvements. Working with the Half-Cent Sales Tax Board who, along with the City Council, governs the priority scheduling of the extensive list of these projects, the City Engineer helps to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of the Half-Cent Sales Tax Program.

The ideal candidate for this role will be an experienced engineer with a proven track record in a public sector setting who is highly ethical, collaborative, and approachable.

Specific attributes of the ideal candidate include:

) Adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with elected officials, City staff, partner agencies, citizens, and other stakeholders.

) A calm, confident, and engaging professional with exceptional written and verbal communication skills; someone who can present facts and recommendations in a clear, concise, and understandable manner.

) A strategic and impartial advisor with the ability to analyze engineering issues and concerns, identify possible solutions, and articulate the impacts of proposed actions.

) An inclusive and thoughtful leader of the City’s engineering team who listens, seeks input, and maintains focus on what is in the best interest of the Tyler community.

) An active member of the municipal engineering community with a strong network who stays abreast of all state and federal changes that have the potential to impact City operations or services.

) A passion for public service, strong work ethic, and enthusiasm for meeting the challenges and responsibilities associated with the City Engineer position

This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a related field and more than five years of experience in municipal engineering. The selected candidate must currently be registered as a Professional Engineer in Texas or have the ability to obtain registration in Texas within six months from the date of hire. A valid Texas Driver’s License and a clean driving record are required.

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

APPLICATION PROCESS

RESOURCES

SOCIAL MEDIA

The annual salary range for this position is $114,382.85 - $ 165,799.09, depending on qualifications. The City of Tyler participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) at a 7% employee contribution rate and a matching municipal ratio of 2:1. A full range of leave and insurance benefits is provided.

Please apply online at http://bit.ly/SGROpenRecruitments

For more information on this position contact:Margie Rose, Senior Vice PresidentMargieRose@GovernmentResource.com361-813-8599

The City of Tyler is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. Applicants selected as finalists for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check.

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