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EMPLOYEE CLASS: SeasonalPOSITION REPORTS TO: City Engineer and Director of EngineeringPOSITIONS SUPERVISED: None.BLS COMPARABLE: 17-2051, Civil Engineers LEADERSHIP: Provides co-worker leadership to others through motivation, team building, and providing feedback. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTSubject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen. Subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. As a position directly affecting the safety of others, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of City of Enid’s substance abuse policy, including random drug and alcohol testing.Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Structural Engineering from a four year accredited institution.Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. POSITION PURPOSE: To provide quality of life for Enid residents through the design and plan development of municipal improvement projects, construction management, and contract administration and geographic information systems. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIESCollect/gather survey reports, maps, design drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects. Collect/gather soils and materials test results to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, streets, concrete, asphalt, or steel.Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems and structures, following construction and government standards, using design software such as AutoCad and drawing tools. Determine Right-of-Ways, prepare legal descriptions, and coordinate property acquisition.Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications.Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility; bid projects based on this information.Prepare reports and contracts, such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, and property and right-of-way descriptions; provide public access to this information.Plan, coordinate, and direct construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project site.Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction.Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards. Provide assistance to other departments as needed.Perform other duties as required.PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS Continual efforts towards completion of assigned Capital Improvement Projects in a timely and efficient manner resulting in maintaining and improving the public infrastructure in relation to health, safety, and quality of life.Effectiveness of design projects after completion.Employee responds in a timely manner to the requests of others.The employee’s job-related performance promotes the smooth and efficient operation of the Engineering Department.Procedures and processes are well maintained, documented, and recorded. Effective working relations exist with City personnel. New employees are well trained and assisted. Management is appropriately informed. Employee understands and adheres to applicable safety policies.The City’s professional reputation is maintained. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Structural Engineering from a four year accredited institution. CERTIFICATES/LICENSES: Continuing education and professional training required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Engineering & Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and design of infrastructure projects and public services.Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.Building & Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repairs of public improvements.Mathematics: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts applicable to the engineering field.Computer: Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record-keeping, routine database activity to include development of spreadsheets, formulas, record tracking applications, word processing, graphics, etc. Knowledge of AutoCad software.Specialized: Understanding of public land system and legal principles applied thereto. Knowledge of legal requirements for federally funded projects and ADA regulations. Knowledge of or interest in road and street design and construction standards and techniques.SKILLS/ABILITIES: Ability to use AutoCad drawing software.Handle multiple projects simultaneously.Prioritize, organize, and delegate assignments.Accurate and attentive to detail. Excellent communications and public relations abilities. Strong typing and computer application skills. Ability to assist and support others. Able to operate telephone, PC, copier, and other basic business machines. PHYSICAL & MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION FINGER DEXTERITY: Manual dexterity sufficient to work with the fingers. VISUAL ABILITIES: Normal vision, with or without corrective lenses.Color vision. PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.) Sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature. LANGUAGE/COMPREHENSION: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from department supervisors or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.MATHEMATICS ABILITY: Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems. WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS: Seasonal Part Time, not to exceed 32 hours per week, and no more than 4 months of continuous employment. WORK CONDITIONS: Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation. Occasional outdoor setting with exposure to weather conditions.NOISE LEVEL: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).OTHER WORK CONDITIONS: None. ADVANCEMENT CRITERIAINTERMEDIATE 6-8 years related experience.Additional coursework towards Master’s Degree in related field.Ability to fill in for other Project Engineers for a short period.Ability to fill in for the Deputy Director for a short period.Advanced knowledge of related principles. Engineering discipline certification or training. Advanced computer aided drafting. Membership in professional organization. Valid CPR Certification. Licensed Professional Engineer. ADVANCED9 years related experience.Master’s Degree in related field.Ability to fill in for Project Engineer for an extended period.Expert knowledge of operating procedures beyond engineering design principles.Expert computer aided drafting.Membership in community organization or committee.Advanced knowledge of safety.JOB DESCRIPTIONS Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. I have reviewed this job description and I can perform the essential functions of this position, with or without, reasonable accommodations. I have also received or have been offered a copy of this job description. Printed Name__________________________ Date ___/____/____ Signature_______________________________