What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Associate position at City of Albany, Georgia?
The purpose of this classification is to provide routine engineering and technical support to an assigned City department, which may involve researching and collecting engineering data, conducting field visits and surveying property, creating draft construction plans using computer aided design (CAD) software, assisting with preparation of engineering designs, or performing other engineering-related tasks.Collects and compiles data relating to department operations and activities; conducts studies; assists in analyzing data and identifying trends; conducts research of department files, property and legal records, database records, electronic data sources, Internet sites, hard copy materials, or other sources as needed; and accumulates and implements field data.
Creates and maintains computer databases of department data; maintains spreadsheets of statistical data; enters operational data, field data, measurements, specifications, and other data into computer; documents and maintains records, databases and logs of work orders, inspections, compliance / violations, conditions, etc.; maintains and updates computer inventory records of the as-built drawings and maps of public infrastructure.
Prepares technical engineering reports, studies, bid specifications, or other documents; provides reports or data to department management, consultants, outside agencies or others as appropriate.
Provides support for engineering operations and activities in the field: reviews and inspects work performed by construction crews and outside contractors; spot checks jobs for quality and quantity of engineering and construction work; enforces departmental policies and procedures; monitors and endorses applicable safety procedures; conducts field inspections of infrastructure and other sites; surveys and stakes jobs for utility crews and utilizes global position unit to collect data; takes photographs and measurements of field conditions.
Enforces and implements applicable environmental regulations such as NPDES storm water regulations, Industrial Pretreatment Compliance for sewer, Erosion & Sedimentation Control, and related ordinances: conducts field inspections of infrastructure, sampling sites, construction sites, grease traps, and discharge sites and overflows; collects and analyzes water and wastewater samples; monitors and maintains sampling equipment; identifies violations or problem locations and initiates corrective action; and completes regulatory reports as required.
Conducts preliminary review of plans submitted to the City in support of Engineering staff: participates in review of construction and development plans; checks for conformance to regulatory requirements and standard design principles;
performs calculations (e.g. elevations, slopes, etc.) to determine compliance to regulations; identifies and documents deficiencies; prepares preliminary approval letters for new projects; confers with contractors to make design modifications necessary to conform with regulatory and project requirements; and makes a staff recommendation regarding approval of the plans as appropriate.
Assists engineering staff in the planning, development, and design of capital improvement projects for more routine infrastructure projects: prepares preliminary plans and designs using CAD and other engineering/drafting tools; develops engineering specifications for project construction based on programming assessment, design concepts, fundamental engineering principles, and approved preliminary plan; calculates cost estimates and identifies resources needed for projects; orders materials to be use for projects; produces graphic materials relating to department projects for display or presentation at meetings; and provides technical assistance to project managers and contracts officers throughout the project.
Conducts engineering tasks relating to traffic engineering: conducts traffic counts and assists with preparation of traffic engineering studies; reviews crash reports, traffic count reports, and other data to compile reports for use by engineers, consultants, and others in planning traffic signal improvements, roadway improvements, law enforcement assignments, future development, or other actions; maintains and updates computer inventory records of the City road system, including signs, signals, and streetlights; reviews bridge inspection files and requests identifying numbers as required by state.
Provides information and assistance related to department activities, data, procedures, documentation, or other issues;
reviews requests for department services and takes appropriate action; responds to routine questions, researches questions/problems, and initiates problem resolution.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, statistical data, field data, statistical reports, technical engineering reports, engineering designs, construction plans, sketches, drawings, bid specifications, charts, graphs, posters, signs, displays, presentation materials, cost estimates, studies, traffic counts, traffic count reports, crash reports, bridge identification requests, inventory reports, purchase requisitions, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, statistical data, work orders, receipts, invoices, traffic counts, crash reports, bridge inspection reports, surveys, bids, titles, deeds, drainage easements, right-of-way agreements, project plans, maps, plats, aerial photographs, laws, policies, procedures, standards, specifications, manuals, catalogs, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Operates a personal computer, plotter, scanner, motor vehicle, digital camera, global positioning unit, traffic counter, measuring devices, surveying instruments, general office equipment, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, computer-aided design (CAD), graphics/presentation, photo publishing, traffic count system, e-mail, Internet, or other computer programs; performs basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, ink, or toner.
Monitors inventory of equipment and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials.
Maintains files/records of technical reports, construction plans, as-built drawings, specifications, maps, aerial photographs, and other documentation; distributes copies of documentation as appropriate.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, engineers, architects, consultants, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; attends meetings and makes presentations as needed; coordinates scheduling with DOT, various state agencies, local contractors, and city/City work crews.
Maintains an awareness of new technologies, trends, and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed; performs other related duties as required.Vocational/Technical degree preferred with training emphasis in civil engineering, computer-aided design (CAD) operations, and surveying; additionally, one (1) year of previous experience and/or training that includes civil engineering, computer-aided design (CAD) operations, architectural drafting, surveying, personal computer operations, and experience in area of assignment, such as traffic engineering, roadway design, stormwater management, public utility engineering, facilities management, or other area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature extremes, traffic hazards, or bright/dim light.
The City of Albany, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany, Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Creates and maintains computer databases of department data; maintains spreadsheets of statistical data; enters operational data, field data, measurements, specifications, and other data into computer; documents and maintains records, databases and logs of work orders, inspections, compliance / violations, conditions, etc.; maintains and updates computer inventory records of the as-built drawings and maps of public infrastructure.
Prepares technical engineering reports, studies, bid specifications, or other documents; provides reports or data to department management, consultants, outside agencies or others as appropriate.
Provides support for engineering operations and activities in the field: reviews and inspects work performed by construction crews and outside contractors; spot checks jobs for quality and quantity of engineering and construction work; enforces departmental policies and procedures; monitors and endorses applicable safety procedures; conducts field inspections of infrastructure and other sites; surveys and stakes jobs for utility crews and utilizes global position unit to collect data; takes photographs and measurements of field conditions.
Enforces and implements applicable environmental regulations such as NPDES storm water regulations, Industrial Pretreatment Compliance for sewer, Erosion & Sedimentation Control, and related ordinances: conducts field inspections of infrastructure, sampling sites, construction sites, grease traps, and discharge sites and overflows; collects and analyzes water and wastewater samples; monitors and maintains sampling equipment; identifies violations or problem locations and initiates corrective action; and completes regulatory reports as required.
Conducts preliminary review of plans submitted to the City in support of Engineering staff: participates in review of construction and development plans; checks for conformance to regulatory requirements and standard design principles;
performs calculations (e.g. elevations, slopes, etc.) to determine compliance to regulations; identifies and documents deficiencies; prepares preliminary approval letters for new projects; confers with contractors to make design modifications necessary to conform with regulatory and project requirements; and makes a staff recommendation regarding approval of the plans as appropriate.
Assists engineering staff in the planning, development, and design of capital improvement projects for more routine infrastructure projects: prepares preliminary plans and designs using CAD and other engineering/drafting tools; develops engineering specifications for project construction based on programming assessment, design concepts, fundamental engineering principles, and approved preliminary plan; calculates cost estimates and identifies resources needed for projects; orders materials to be use for projects; produces graphic materials relating to department projects for display or presentation at meetings; and provides technical assistance to project managers and contracts officers throughout the project.
Conducts engineering tasks relating to traffic engineering: conducts traffic counts and assists with preparation of traffic engineering studies; reviews crash reports, traffic count reports, and other data to compile reports for use by engineers, consultants, and others in planning traffic signal improvements, roadway improvements, law enforcement assignments, future development, or other actions; maintains and updates computer inventory records of the City road system, including signs, signals, and streetlights; reviews bridge inspection files and requests identifying numbers as required by state.
Provides information and assistance related to department activities, data, procedures, documentation, or other issues;
reviews requests for department services and takes appropriate action; responds to routine questions, researches questions/problems, and initiates problem resolution.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, statistical data, field data, statistical reports, technical engineering reports, engineering designs, construction plans, sketches, drawings, bid specifications, charts, graphs, posters, signs, displays, presentation materials, cost estimates, studies, traffic counts, traffic count reports, crash reports, bridge identification requests, inventory reports, purchase requisitions, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, statistical data, work orders, receipts, invoices, traffic counts, crash reports, bridge inspection reports, surveys, bids, titles, deeds, drainage easements, right-of-way agreements, project plans, maps, plats, aerial photographs, laws, policies, procedures, standards, specifications, manuals, catalogs, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Operates a personal computer, plotter, scanner, motor vehicle, digital camera, global positioning unit, traffic counter, measuring devices, surveying instruments, general office equipment, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, computer-aided design (CAD), graphics/presentation, photo publishing, traffic count system, e-mail, Internet, or other computer programs; performs basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, ink, or toner.
Monitors inventory of equipment and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials.
Maintains files/records of technical reports, construction plans, as-built drawings, specifications, maps, aerial photographs, and other documentation; distributes copies of documentation as appropriate.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, engineers, architects, consultants, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; attends meetings and makes presentations as needed; coordinates scheduling with DOT, various state agencies, local contractors, and city/City work crews.
Maintains an awareness of new technologies, trends, and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed; performs other related duties as required.Vocational/Technical degree preferred with training emphasis in civil engineering, computer-aided design (CAD) operations, and surveying; additionally, one (1) year of previous experience and/or training that includes civil engineering, computer-aided design (CAD) operations, architectural drafting, surveying, personal computer operations, and experience in area of assignment, such as traffic engineering, roadway design, stormwater management, public utility engineering, facilities management, or other area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature extremes, traffic hazards, or bright/dim light.
The City of Albany, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany, Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Salary : $40,188
