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GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs routine and complex technical engineering related work for water, sewer, street projects and programs. Assists in the application of principles, methods, and techniques of civil engineering technology.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general guidance and direction of the Utilities Director or designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews project specifications and confers with Civil Engineer concerning assistance required such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, evaluation of field conditions, design changes, and reports.

Conducts materials testing and analysis.

Prepares reports detailing tests conducted and results. Drafts and calculates field notes to document quantities, alignment, grade and locations according to project plans or to document monthly and final progress estimates.

Researches records, maps and other data to obtain such typical engineering data such as location of sewer stubs, water mains, hydrants, etc. and zoning district designations or special property assessments.

Drafts detailed dimensional drawings such as those needed for street, water, sewer, drainage, and other utility plans, systems and projects.

Calculates dimensions, profile specifications, and quantities of materials such as pipe, concrete, and asphalt.

Inspects construction site to determine conformance of site to design specifications.

Assists engineers to ensure that construction and repair of water or wastewater systems meet control requirements.

Assists in the preparation of engineering plans and specifications, coordinates required advertising for bids, reviews construction bids and makes necessary recommendations based on lowest and best bids, competency of vendors and consultants, and the selection criteria.

Assists in project management for the construction of the municipal projects.

Assists in the preparation of sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage, and street system maps, data bases, and comprehensive plans.

Assists in the maintenance of engineering and infrastructure records.

Performs a variety of office related functions, including maps, presentation materials, brochures, reducing field notes, printing materials, answering phones and responding to inquiries from contractors, developers, property owners, staff, and the general public.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Serves as a member of various employee committees.

Other duties as required.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

(A) Graduation from a high school or GED, supplemented by two years of related technical or college training in drafting, Computer-Aided-Design (CAD), engineering technology, civil engineering or a closely related field; and

(B) Minimum of two years related experience; or

(C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(A) Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; some knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting Division activities;

(B) Skilled in arriving at cost estimates on complex projects; Some skill in operating the listed tools and equipment; some skill in basic drafting, surveying, and flagging.

(C) Ability to prepare, organize and maintain engineering field and office data, reports and systems; Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information, orally and in writing, to contractors, developers, property owners, employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

(A) Must possess a valid State driver's license; (B) Must be physically capable of moving about on construction work sites.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, and data base; engineering calculator; motor vehicle; phone; mobile radio.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed mostly outdoors settings. Outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.