Associate Project Engineer I or II

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #189: ASSOCIATE PROJECT ENGINEER I or II

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Public Works

PAY CLASS: L (without EI) – Associate Project Engineer I  or M (with EI) – Associate Project Engineer II

PAY RANGE: without EI - $47,908 - $72,989/Annually. With EI - $47,908 - $72,989

WORK LOCATION: Annex

DAYS WORKED: Monday-Friday

HOURS WORKED: 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL FILLED:
1ST REVIEW WEEK OF DECEMBER 28TH, 2015

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Working under the guidance of the Water/Wastewater Administrator or Project Engineer, prepares plans, designs and directs construction of public works improvement projects, including water, sewer, streets, or irrigation systems, storm water.

Oversees design of projects performed by consulting engineering firms under contract with the City. Works with and directs engineering consultants and City purchasing staff in preparation and award of bids and contracts, including the facilitation of pre-bid and pre-construction meetings.

Using excellent customer service skills establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Reviews plats for compliance with codes and standards and recommends proposed changes to the project engineer.

Performs technical research in regard to capital improvement projects or as requested from other departments.

Assists in the design of assigned public works, water and wastewater projects, including water, sewer, streets or irrigation systems.

Works closely with engineering consultants and contractors under the direction of the City Engineer in reviewing deeds, easements, plats, computations, plans and drawings. Reports findings and makes recommendations to supervisor.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Responds to public or other inquiries relative to engineering procedures on specific projects and other information.

Responsible for performing inspections, designs, plans, maps, profiles and preparation of specifications. Completes mathematical calculations required to complete survey data and design.

Determines applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects.

Performs technical research and economic analyses and writes technical solutions in regard to capital improvement projects as requested from other departments.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Supervises Water/ Wastewater Division when assigned.

Assists in supervision of other Engineering Divisions in the absence of that Division Head when required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the requirements of the position if the work is similar, related or if they are a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS
This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Extensive background checks required.

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering field. Successful completion of the Engineering Intern (EI) exam is preferred; a current EI certification will qualify the successful applicant for the M pay range. In the absence of the EI certification, the position will be classified as an Associate Project Engineer I at L pay range:
Associate Project Engineer I - L (without EI)
Associate Project Engineer II - M (with EI)

Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years or state of current residency.

Working knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods as applicable to a municipal setting. Familiarity with applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting Division activities. Must also be familiar with New Mexico land and survey laws.

Must possess a working knowledge of drafting and drafting techniques and the ability to understand and interpret working plans and drawings. Ability to make field changes to enhance projects or correct oversights.

Requires considerable ability in communicating effectively both orally and in writing with employees, contractors, governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public. Ability to conduct necessary engineering research and compile comprehensive reports.

Must be able to work with minimal direction, following initial instructions in an accurate and timely manner. Ability to meet time and cost constraints with accuracy, following appropriate guidelines.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Must be able to operate, with proficiency, a personal computer and various software packages with an emphasis on MS Word, Excel, Access, AutoCAD and ArcGIS. Must also be able to operate standard drafting tools, surveying equipment, including level, and theodolite, motor vehicle, mobile radio, calculator, phone, radio, fax, and copy machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work is performed mostly in an office setting. Some 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 occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, and smell.

The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 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 herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 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; is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V.

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