What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Field Specialist position at City of Bloomington, IN?
Description
Primary responsibility includes the management of the City’s right-of-way use permit program which includes permit application and plan review, permit fee coordination, bond management, temporary traffic control review, excavation and repair inspection, and enforcement of applicable city requirements.
The City is currently in the process of implementing a new salary structure. Depending on the progress of this implementation, the salary offered to the selected candidate may be higher than the amount currently posted. However, the candidate will not be offered a salary lower than the posted amount for this position.
Duties
This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:
Essential (primary)
Reviews, issues, inspects, and enforces the City’s right-of-way use permit program. Ensures work is performed as specified and consistent with adopted city policies, standards and specifications.
Meets with area contractors, utility personnel, developers, engineers, architects, property owners, and other stakeholders to inform them about City of Bloomington requirements for projects as well as educating them in matters of general safety practices and methods to be used within the public right-of-way.
Reviews traffic control plans and coordinates street and sidewalk closure activities and their approval with applicable city staff and the Board of Public Works.
Assists in the review of Grading Permit applications with a focus on proposed construction plan implications to the public right-of-way and temporary traffic control plans.
Coordinates notice of violation warnings and penalties for non-compliant right-of-way use.
Maintains financial guarantees related to work conducted in the right-of-way. Track bonds to assure they don’t expire until work is completed and warranty period has passed.
Assists staff in the Public Works Department with the review of Special Events to be considered by the Board of Public Works.
Assists in the collection of right-of-way use permit fees and violation fines.
Performs management and supervision of select City capital projects.
Conducts public improvement inspections of assigned sites and coordinates resolution to any identified issues.
Conducts legal research of plat maps and documents, property ownership and public rights-of way-for the department and other governmental agencies, and as requested for other external projects.
Conducts field surveys as needed for various public and private development projects.
Takes all reasonable steps to maintain a safe work environment.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Minimum knowledge equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field. An associate degree in civil engineering, construction management, project management/administration, or other related concentration may substitute depending on level of relevant job experience.
Minimum of over one year of experience in a related field or position.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification for Work Zone Traffic Safety through the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATTSA) or the International Municipal Signals Association (IMSA) within one year of employment.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering and the ability to apply knowledge towards review of construction plans, construction specifications, and construction inspections.
Knowledge of GIS.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other related software.
Ability to use standard survey and drafting equipment.
Knowledge of and ability to read blueprints, maps, and legal documents.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.
Difficulty of Work and Personal Work Relationship
Incumbent performs a significant amount of work in the field that requires a versatility of knowledge and abilities to be performed in various weather conditions, and is exposed to the normal hazards associated with construction projects including roadway traffic.
Incumbent maintains frequent contact with department superiors and co-workers, contractors and members of the general public for the purpose of the enforcement of local ordinances and inspection of private development, and communication with citizens and neighborhood groups to ensure that all applicable engineering standards and safety measures are being implemented. Incumbent needs to communicate tactfully with property owners and contractors, and members of the general public under conditions of potential conflict.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s I-9 form to confirm work authorization.
