Engineer JD 07 Jun 14 (2)JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Engineer Department: Engineering
Location: 10 Commercial Place Grade: 35 ($57,797 - $66,392) Annually
Classification: Salaried; Exempt EEO-4:
Professional
JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs engineering plan review activities to ensure compliance with City regulations and policies and acts as project manager
on capital improvement projects (primarily water, wastewater, streets, and drainage).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Assists in responding to requests related to the City’s water, wastewater, drainage,
and roadway infrastructure.
Provides information to the public in person and in written communication concerning subdivision and site development engineering requirements, water and
wastewater utilities, development regulations, clearing and grading, etc.
Performs detailed engineering calculations.
Assists with the development and maintenance of standard construction
details.
Assists with the development and maintenance of technical specifications for construction.
Assists in development and writing of technical guidance documents.
Reviews civil
construction plans and technical specifications for compliance with City requirements and standards and generally accepted practices.
Reviews development applications including plats,
plans, and specifications for compliance with applicable City codes and ordinances.
Reviews drainage reports, traffic impact analyses, and other required documentation in support of
development applications.
Assists in evaluating the capacity of the City’s thoroughfare, drainage, water, and wastewater systems.
Uses computerized software programs to prepare drawings,
maps, and exhibits to provide technical advice and guidance on projects.
Oversees project progress from concept to construction and warranty.
Prepares or assists in the preparation of
estimates of quantities and costs.
Requests and evaluates consultant fee proposals. Monitors and recommends approval of requested compensation for professional services.
Reviews all
design and bid packages prepared by consultants. Attends pre-bid conferences. Analyzes bid results. Makes recommendations on accepting or rejecting bids.
Manages capital improvement projects including design and construction.
Conducts field inspections of construction projects.
Reviews and recommends approval of contractor payment applications.
Coordi
nates with other divisions, departments, or agencies on projects.
Conducts public meetings and various public relations tasks.
Staffs Transportation Safety Advisory Committee.
Prepares
and presents information verbally and in writing to the City Council and other bodies and organizations.
Provides assistance in the preparation of preliminary and long range plans, schedules,
estimates, and budgets.
Assists the City Engineer in the development, design, and management of capital improvement plans and construction projects.
Performs related duties and fulfills
responsibilities as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed and are generally
listed in order needed by progressively advanced positions.
Ability to operate a computer and use job-related software.
Ability to perform moderately complex mathematical operations;
ability to use principles of basic probability and statistical interference.
Knowledge of basic surveying and drafting principles and practices.
Knowledge of terminology, methods, practices,
and techniques used in technical civil engineering tasks and projects.
Knowledge of established engineering principles and methods.
Ability to conduct engineering research and apply
results to engineering problems.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to research, analyze, and compile engineering data.
Knowledge of
pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to engineering, construction, and development.
Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret plans, specifications,
and construction documents.
Ability to prepare detailed technical reports.
Knowledge of construction cost estimation.
Knowledge of construction contracts.
Skill in conducting field investigations
to evaluate infrastructure issues and recommend resolutions.
Ability to interpret and make decisions in conformance with established policies and practices.
Knowledge of floodplain hydraulics
and hydrology.
Knowledge of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation modeling.
Knowledge of principles and practices of pavement management and design.
Knowledge of principles and practices
of traffic and transportation systems.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Four years of engineering experience.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college
or university.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Texas Professional Engineering license OR must obtain a license to practice in the State of Texas within six months of employment.
Valid
Class “C Texas Drivers License (TDL) or obtain within 6 months of date of hire.
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS:
Ability to use a personal computer, engineering applications, data management
software, Microsoft Office Suite, Global Information Systems (GIS), water, sewer, and drainage modeling software. Proficiency with AutoCAD strongly desired.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
Hazards exist which could result in
lost time or accidents; exposed to all weather conditions; works a minimum 40-hour week, but is on call 24 hours a day in case of emergencies. Attends various evening meetings.
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS:
See attached JOB PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
CITY OF SCHERTZ
JOB PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
POSITION JOB TITLE: Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REQUIREMENTS
NONE AT THIS TIME
OCCASIONALLY
(0% - 30%)
FREQUENTLY
31% - 60%)
CONTINUOUSLY
(61%
- 100%)
LIFING OR CARRYING
0-10 lbs
11-25 lbs
26-50 lbs
51-100 lbs
100 + lbs
PUSHING OR PULLING
0-1
0 lbs
11-25 lbs
26-50 lbs
51-100 lbs
100 + lbs
BODY POSITIONS
Standing
Walking
Runn
ing
Work on irregular surfaces
Sitting
BODILY MOVEMENTS:
Bending/
Stooping
Squatting
Twisting
Reaching Above:
Shoulders
Crawling
Kneeling
CLIMBING:
Stairs
Ladders
Ramps
Scaf
folds
Rough Terrain
Utility Poles
WORK AT ELEVATIONS
Up to 4 ft.
4 ft. - 12 ft.
Greater than 12
ft
CITY OF SCHERTZ
JOB PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
POSITION JOB TITLE: Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
JOB-SPECIFIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS:
Within normal limits of 0-25 decibels, corrected
JOB-SPECIFIC
SIGHT REQUIREMENTS:
Vision acuity corrected to a minimum of 20/30.
JOB-SPECIFIC COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS (Written and Oral):
As listed under Skills in current job description
OTHER
PHYSICAL JOB-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
(Fingers, Feet, Arms, Legs):
Normal Use