Salary: $65,280.00 Annually
Location : Kalamazoo, MI
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-00076
Department: Public Services - Water Resources
Opening Date: 06/12/2024
Closing Date: 6/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description/Distinguishing Features

The Engineering Associate - Water is responsible for inspecting the installation of water main and water services to ensure City of Kalamazoo specifications and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality regulations are followed. This role completes accurate as-builts for water projects including water main maps, water service cards, gate valve cards, and are hydrant cards. The position assists with the training of new employees, assists the Water Engineers with water plan review, writing of specifications, and other functions as needed. In addition, the position assists the Sewer Engineer, when needed. The Engineering Associate - Water assists field services, when needed, and observes for cross connections in the system.
Examples of Duties

A qualified individual with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Performs inspection on the installation of water main and water services to ensure City of Kalamazoo specifications and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality regulations are followed. Completes accurate as-builts for water projects including water main maps, water service cards, gate valve cards, and hydrant cards.
• Assists with the training of new employees.
• Assists the Water Engineers with water plan review, writing of specifications, and other functions as needed.
• Coordinates and schedules work when field services are required to perform work in conjunction with contractors.
• Assists the Sewer Engineer, when needed. Assists field services, when needed. Observes for cross connections within the system.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of water distribution installation and maintenance is required.
• EGLE, MDEQ Water Operator S-2 certification or ability to obtain within 2 years is preferred.
• Ability to communicate rules and regulations to contractors.
• Ability to take contractor field notes and convert them to accurate as-builts for recording.
• Ability to handle public relations during water main construction and water shutdowns.
• Strong, clear communicator and excellent interpersonal skills; proven ability to effectively and positively communicate with all levels within the organization. Demonstrates a sense of urgency, prioritizes well, shows energy, responds to opportunities, instills urgency in others, and meets deadlines.
• Valid State of Michigan Driver's License.

Acceptable Training and Experience

The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.
The benefits for this position fall within the City of Kalamazoo Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) employee group.
For a summary of City of Kalamazoo benefits in NBU positions, please visit our website:
Please note: these benefits are subject to change.
01

Do you have any college degrees?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Trade Certification

02

Do you have a valid Michigan Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you current have a valid EGLE, MDEQ Water Operator S-2 certi?cation or ability to obtain within 2 years?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience taking contractor field notes and convert them to accurate as-builts for recording?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of water distribution installation and maintenance experience do you have?

• Less than 5 years experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 years of experience

Required Question