Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Meets with the general public, consultants, contractors, customers, vendors, and developers regarding various water issues.

2. Prepares distribution and water treatment plant work orders and cost estimates, including field work, design, applying for necessary permits, consideration of environmental impacts, property research, obtaining easements, analyzing costs of alternative designs, and preparing construction plans.

3. Performs water system modeling, analysis, and updating.

4. Develops plans and specifications for water department projects. Develops plans and specifications for other FPB departments as requested. Assist in development of specifications for annual bid materials, such as ductile iron pipe, valves, hydrants, and appurtenances.

5. Assists water department superintendents with development and implementation of annual budget.

6. Reviews and provides comments on engineering studies.

7. Reviews, researches, meets with, and advises Planning and Zoning representatives and owners/developers of available facilities. Coordinates with owner/developer and pertinent utility representatives in order to facilitate adequate infrastructure placement. Participates as a member of the Technical Review Committee.

8. Performs project management duties; Secures consultant and/or contractor services for publicly bid projects including, but not limited to: drafting request for qualifications, review of proposals, development of project scope, negotiation of fees, preparation and execution of contract, review of pay estimates, contract administration, project inspection, review of change orders, punch list development, and project closeout.

9. Performs fieldwork including but not limited to: staking, establishment of benchmarks and elevations, construction inspection, and site selection of potential water system improvements.

10. Assists water department superintendents in restoring potable water service during major outages and emergencies.

11. Assists in the development of water system on GIS mapping.

12. Applies for low interest loans and grants, completes and submits project profiles, and meets with local officials to discuss projects.

13. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution. Registration as a professional engineer licensed in the state of Kentucky or registration as an EIT within six months of employment date. If licensed in another state, the ability to obtain the registration through reciprocity within six months from the date of hire. Position is subject to after hour trouble calls to support water operations.

Pre-employment screenings including drug screening, criminal background check, motor vehicle report and reference check will be conducted on prospective employees prior to extension of a job offer.

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