JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performing routine engineering functions, which includes reviewing plans; investigating and determining solutions to issues with city infrastructure including facilities, water/sewer systems, drainage structures, and streets; making engineering calculations; conducting various inspections; and overseeing surveying functions.

As a municipal organization, the City of St. Marys is an emergency provider of services. Some emergency situations, including weather related emergencies, may necessitate City of St. Marys employees to assist in areas of work which may not be directly related to the employee's specific job function, but which will be within the physical capabilities, training, and skills of the employee.

MAJOR DUTIES

Prepares and writes, advertises and analyzes Requests for Bids/Proposals/Qualifications, drafts contract documents, contract agreements, specifications and special provisions for Public Works Projects; provides contract administration; negotiates and enforces project contract requirements.
Performs various engineering functions - providing engineering calculations, research analysis and designs; developing engineering reports; reviewing all design work and plans and making corrections; calculating cost estimates for facilities; providing technical support; resolving drainage and grade problems; composing technical letters; and analyzing test data.
Conducts various inspection functions.
Performs surveying functions.
Interacts with a variety of individuals, both internally and within the community to provide information, disseminate departmental information and assist in resolving complex issues; speaks at public meetings/hearings.
Ensures quality standards and compliance with regulations are maintained.
Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.
Follows up on inquiries from various agencies, groups, media regarding department programs and services.
Disseminates a variety of information and/or reports to various agencies, divisions, or departments via telephone, mail, email or fax.
Manages projects from inception through construction.
Assists with maintaining GIS maps and databases and provides support to other departments and government agencies.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and local ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations and legislative issues.
Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering and public works administration.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Knowledge of surveying technology and practices.
Knowledge of construction practices, materials, and techniques.
Knowledge of municipal contract management.
Knowledge of internal departmental policies and procedures.
Knowledge of personnel policy and guidelines to follow.
Knowledge of city government organization and operations.
Knowledge of external governmental bodies and agencies related to area of assignment.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in interpreting laws and legislation.
Skill in discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Skill in researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with minimum direction.
Skill in applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures, and protocols.
Skill in operating and routine maintenance of general office machines.
Skill in computing complex engineering calculations.
Skill in analyzing and resolving problems involving several variables.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Assistant Public Works Director assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The work is reviewed through conferences, reports, observation of department activities.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include departmental policies and procedures, applicable state, federal, and local ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations and legislative issues. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of various engineering and technical duties.
The purpose of this position is to perform routine engineering functions, which includes reviewing plans; investigating and determining solutions to issues with city infrastructure including facilities, water/sewer systems, drainage structures, and streets; making engineering calculations; conducting various inspections; and overseeing surveying functions. Success in this position contributes effective and efficient operations of the office.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with City staff, the general public, and developers/contractors.
Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, or to resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed both in an office and outdoors, occasionally in hot, cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to fumes, dust, irritating chemicals, and machinery with moving parts. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has direct supervision over assigned personnel within an area, department, or unit. Direct supervision typically involves the ability to manage schedules, performance, and the interpersonal issues of other employees. It may involve the ability to recommend changes to work priorities or strategies within an area, department, or unit.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required; and
More than three years of related experience required; or
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
Possession of a valid state driver's license issued for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
NPDES Level 1-B and Level 2 certifications.

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