Engineering Technician II - CDD:ENG

Salary : $66,892.80 - $90,001.60 Annually

Location : Concord, NH

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-29

Department : Community Development

Opening Date : 08 / 30 / 2024

Description

Are you looking for your next step in your Engineering Career? Would you like to work with a leading edge community that is identified with NH's first Complete Streets Policy and first Bike Friendly Community? Do you want to work with an organization that values employee creativity and supports their professional growth? Well then the City of Concord might just be your greatest opportunity.

Comprehensive Benefits :

Health Care Plans

Three plans are available through Harvard Pilgrim :

• Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare HMO 500 ($25 copay)

Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare Elevate Health (T1-$25 copay / T2-Deductible then 20% coinsurance)

Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare HMO High-Deductible HSA ($2000 / $4000 Deductible)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

A savings account, used in conjunction with a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), allowing an employee to set aside a predetermined amount of money on a pre-tax basis to cover out-of-pocket qualified medical expenses. An employer may also contribute to this account.

Dental Insurance Plan

One plan is available through Delta Dental :

Provides full coverage on certain diagnostic and preventive services, and limited coverage on certain restorative, prosthodontic (bridges, crowns, etc.), surgical, endodontic, periodontic, orthodontic coverage, and emergency services.

Vision Insurance Plan

One plan is available through Delta Vision :

Provides coverage on a wide range of services (routine eye exams, glasses, contact fittings, evaluations and lenses) and offers additional savings on non-prescription sunglasses and laser vision correction. This plan is voluntary and is available through a post-tax payroll deduction.

NH Paid Family & Medical Leave (NH PFML)

Provides a 60% wage replacement (up to the social security wage cap) for up to six weeks per year (after an initial 7-day elimination period) for absences from work for covered common life events such as :

An employee to bond with a child during the first year of birth, including placement for adoption or fostering

An employee to care for a family m ember with a serious health condition

Any qualifying urgent demand or need arising out of the fact that the employee's spouse, child or parent is a covered military member on covered active duty

An employee to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness if the employee is the service member's spouse, child, parent or next of kin

NH PFML will run concurrently with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when the employee qualifies for both programs. If the employee is eligible for workers compensation, they will not qualify for PFML benefits for this same event. If the employee qualifies for Short-Term Disability, they will not qualify for PFML benefits for the same days absent. This leave can be used intermittently.

DEPARTMENT : Community Development Department, Engineering Division

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT : Permanent Full Time, 40 Hours Weekly APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS :

CLOSING DATE : Continuous until filled. Weekly review of applicants!

Instructions for Applying : A City Application is required. An application may be completed online and submitted electronically by visiting the City of Concord web site at www.concordnh.gov. For more information on applying, call (603) 225-8535 (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / DP / V"

Performs work associated with the design, construction management, and contract administration of municipal and / or private infrastructure improvement projects. Oversees the projects' progress and provides technical expertise and support.

Examples of Duties

All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

Performs work in design, construction, and inspection in any number of municipal infrastructure improvement projects including transportation, traffic, bridge, utilities, parks, and building facilities.

Performs work inspecting on and offsite improvements related to private subdivision and site development projects as directed.

Creates and designs plans and specifications, using all available sources of background information, for a project or program to meet the needs of the City and / or Department.

Drafts plan revisions, construction details and makes detailed engineering drawings; including potable water, storm and sanitary sewer design, sizing of pipes and culverts.

Composes specialized engineering agreements and construction contracts for specific projects and specialty annual contracts such as easement clearing, bridge, parks, and municipal utility improvements.

Identifies and develops potential sources of supplies, materials, equipment, and services that are appropriate for quality at acceptable prices.

Reviews plans to ensure the consistency, accuracy and economical design related to City and State Codes, Ordinances, Regulations, Standards and Specifications.

May represent the department at development, interdepartmental, departmental, or other meetings as requested.

Attends meetings with various City, State, Federal representatives, developers, contractors, consultants and property owners on issues concerning a variety of engineering projects.

Assists the public by interpreting plans of civil engineering, road construction and right-of-way as well as answering questions.

Maintains construction cost estimates and expenditures records; enters daily inspection reports electronically.

Routinely checks calculations for accuracy.

Maintains records and research files using computer software.

Writes detailed and / or technical reports of all findings, conclusions, and recommendations based on a thorough analysis and interpretation of data for presentation to others.

May assist the City Surveyor or contract survey crew in the field defining boundaries or respond to DIGSAFE requests for mark out of City owned underground utilities.

Provides traffic data collection and interpretation; assists with the design of intersections and traffic signals at locations throughout the City.

Performs special assignments as requested, to include researching and preparing reports and projects, developing and implementing programs, and presenting technical data to management, elected officials, and others.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

Education and Experience :

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, and four to six years of progressively responsible related experience, or any combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Licenses and Certifications :

Valid Driver's License.

Have certifications, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire, in State / Federal Local Project Administration (LPA), State / Federal Labor Compliance, water and sanitary sewer systems, environmental and / or stormwater.

Supplemental Information

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED :

Copy Machine

Calculator

Hand Tools

Plotter

Survey Equipment

Scale

Camera

Engineering Software

Computer

Vehicle

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of :

Principles and practices of civil engineering.

Principles and practices of construction.

Principles and practices of surveying.

Microsoft Office Suite, AUTOCAD, ArcGIS, Adobe PDF, Bluebeam, project management software.

Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques.

Basic budgetary principles and practices.

Applicable state, federal, and local laws, rules, and regulations.

Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report presentation.

Computer applications related to the work.

Skill in :

Using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.

Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.

Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.

Accurate use of AUTOCAD drafting and other engineering software.

Good mathematical skills.

Communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.

Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.

Mental and Physical Abilities to :

Read and understand engineering plans and specifications.

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions, giving close attention to detail.

Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth.

Read, analyze, and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.

Deal with problems involving several alternative variables in various situations.

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Perform duties in an office while sitting at a desk or in the field involving prolonged standing, driving, and walking while intermittently stooping, bending, reaching and crouching.

Frequently lift light objects.

Occasionally lift heavy objects.

Climb ladders.

Use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

Distinguish between shades of color.

Working Conditions :

Work is performed in an office and outdoors; the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, very noisy conditions and cold or inclement weather.

Work requires the use of safety equipment such as shoes, eye protection, hardhats, gloves and vests.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent / applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent / applicant when possible.

City of Concord

Human Resources Department

Benefits Summary

BENEFLEX PROGRAM SUMMARY (Effective July 1, 2024)

Employee compensation consists of two parts - direct wages and benefits. The City of Concord provides a "flexible benefit plan" or "cafeteria benefit plan" known as "BENEFLEX". This plan offers a range of benefit choices in the areas of : Health Plans, a Dental Plan, Life Insurance, a Medical Flexible Spending Account, a Dependent Care Reimbursement Account as well as Accident / Sickness (Disability) Plans.

The City provides each full-time employee with benefit dollars, subject to annual City Council appropriation, for use in purchasing both medical and dental benefits, based on Federal eligibility guidelines. The exception to the Federal eligibility guideline falls under Healthcare Reform's Affordable Care Act with regard to adult dependent children between the ages of 19-26. The Affordable Care Act requires employers offering dependent coverage to cover adult children between the ages of 19-26, regardless of student status. Selection of additional benefits, such as a medical plan with a more expensive premium, flexible spending accounts or increased life insurance, may be paid for through payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis. If there is money left over from an employee's benefit dollars after benefit selection, it is treated as taxable income. Benefits take effect on the first of the month following hire date. An orientation / enrollment session with a full explanation of the Beneflex plan and its options is held once each month for new employees or as needed when new employees arrive.

Because of the tax implications, this type of a benefit program is governed by Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Service Code. The Beneflex "Plan Year" is July 1 through June 30. After initial new employee enrollment, changes in benefit selections are only allowed during the group re-opening period just prior to each plan year, within 30 days of a birth, adoption, death, marriage, divorce, a change in the employment status of the employee or employee's spouse or within 60 days of a loss of Medicaid coverage or loss of coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Wellness Program

The City of Concord continuously strives to offer comprehensive, responsive, and flexible health benefit plans and programs. All full-time employees and City-insured spouses are eligible to participate in the City's Wellness Program.

In partnership with its insurers, the City of Concord is pleased to offer employees a unique opportunity to improve their overall health and create a healthier lifestyle utilizing an online platform. The City provides dollars ("wellpoints"), which can be used to offset the employee share of health insurance premiums. Wellpoints are earned for your participation in :

Health Questionnaires (every other year)

Various health or fitness challenges

Various health or wellness related educational programs

Physical exercise activities

On or off-site health screenings

Wellpoints earned the previous Wellness year (June through May) will be awarded at the end of May. If an employee does not need the additional wellpoints to purchase medical insurance, they may be used for other aspects of the Beneflex program or just received as cashback in their paychecks.

Research has clearly shown that promoting health and fitness at the workplace and at home helps employees reduce the rate of premium increases and related health insurance costs, improve overall participant health, reduce stress levels, and become wiser health care consumers. The potential value of wellness programs to employers is just as impressive, with results such as reduced absenteeism, lower healthcare costs, improved employee morale, reduced employee turnover, better customer service, and enhanced employee recruitment. It is a win-win situation for everyone and it is fun!

Current Options Available Under Beneflex Program Include :

Health Care Plans

Three plans are available through Harvard Pilgrim :

Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare Elevate Health (T1-$25 copay / T2-Deductible then 20% coinsurance)

Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare HMO High-Deductible HSA ($2000 / $4000 Deductible)

Dental Insurance Plan

One plan is available through Delta Dental :

Provides full coverage on certain diagnostic and preventive services, and limited coverage on certain restorative, prosthodontic (bridges, crowns, etc.), surgical, endodontic, periodontic, orthodontic coverage, and emergency services.

Vision Insurance Plan

One plan is available through Delta Vision :

Provides coverage on a wide range of services (routine eye exams, glasses, contact fittings, evaluations and lenses) and offers additional savings on non-prescription sunglasses and laser vision correction. This plan is voluntary and is available through a post-tax payroll deduction.

Life Insurance Plans

Core coverage offered through UNUM with a benefit equal to one year's base salary (up to a $150,000 max) is funded by the City. Employees may upgrade in $1,000 increments with a minimum of $10,000 up to a maximum of $500,000 by funding the premium difference themselves. Additionally, employees are able to purchase spousal life insurance in $5,000 increments up to a maximum equal to the employee coverage, not to exceed $500,000 and / or child life insurance coverage in $2,000 increments up to $10,000.

Income Protection Plans

The Income Protection Plan is provided at no cost and includes a sick leave program, Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance. The Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance is offered through UNUM and provides employees with a portion of their income when out of work for a non-work related injury or an illness beyond an initial elimination period.

NH Paid Family & Medical Leave (NH PFML)

Provides a 60% wage replacement (up to the social security wage cap) for up to six weeks per year (after an initial 7-day elimination period) for absences from work for covered common life events such as :

An employee to bond with a child during the first year of birth, including placement for adoption or fostering

An employee to care for a family m ember with a serious health condition

Any qualifying urgent demand or need arising out of the fact that the employee's spouse, child or parent is a covered military member on covered active duty

An employee to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness if the employee is the service member's spouse, child, parent or next of kin

NH PFML will run concurrently with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when the employee qualifies for both programs. If the employee is eligible for workers compensation, they will not qualify for PFML benefits for this same event. If the employee qualifies for Short-Term Disability, they will not qualify for PFML benefits for the same days absent. This leave can be used intermittently.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

A FSA can be set up for Health or Dental Care expenses, allowing an employee to set aside a predetermined amount of money on a pre-tax basis and be reimbursed for eligible expenses under the IRS code. Permanent part-time employees may also participate in this benefit at their own expense.

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

A Dependent Care Reimbursement account can be set up for dependent care expenses, allowing an employee to set aside a predetermined amount of money on a pre-tax basis and be reimbursed for eligible expenses under the IRS code. Permanent part-time employees may also participate in this benefit at their own expense.

Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (LPFSA)

A limited purpose FSA can be set up for Dental and Vision Care expenses only, allowing an employee to set aside a predetermined amount of money on a pre-tax basis and be reimbursed for eligible expenses under the IRS code. This is only available to those employees enrolled in a qualifying High-Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA).

Health Savings Account (HSA)

A savings account, used in conjunction with a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), allowing an employee to set aside a predetermined amount of money on a pre-tax basis to cover out-of-pocket qualified medical expenses. An employer may also contribute to this account.

OTHER BENEFITS

Annual (Vacation) Leave

Generally speaking, most employees accrue annual leave at the rate of approximately one work day per month during their first 5 years of employment, with accruals increasing at certain anniversary dates thereafter. There is no waiting period to begin earning annual leave. Annual leave accruals are earned on the 1st of the month for the prior month, provided there have not been more than 5 days of non-pay in that prior month. For any month where more than 5 days of non-pay occur, there will be no accrual earned for that month. The Personnel Rules & Regulations, departmental approval procedures, and / or any applicable collective bargaining agreement should be referred to for details.

Paid Holidays

Subject to the terms of applicable collective bargaining agreements and / or the Personnel Rules and Regulations, employees generally observe 12.5 paid holidays each year. The holiday schedule is posted on the city's internal website under Benefits.

Retirement - Pension System (mandatory participation)

Upon employment, all full-time employees (35 hours or more) are enrolled in the New Hampshire Retirement System with a mandatory pre-tax payroll deduction each week of 7% of their gross income (11.55% for Group II Police employees and 11.8% for Group II Fire employees). The City also makes contributions to the New Hampshire Retirement System on behalf of full-time employees. The rate of contribution varies by Group I and II membership, as follows :

Group Rate as of 7 / 1 / 24

Employees (Group I)13.53%

Police Officers (Group II)31.28%

Firefighters (Group II)30.35%

Retirement - Investment Opportunities (voluntary participation)

Three additional options for retirement savings are 457 deferred compensation plans managed by MissionSquare Retirement (formerly ICMA-RC - International City Management Association Retirement Corporation), PFPOPE and Empower and are available through payroll deduction. A traditional Roth IRA managed by the MissionSquare or a Roth 457 managed by Empower and PFPope are also available through payroll deduction.

Accident / Critical Illness Plans

Two plans are available through Allstate offering cash benefits payable upon the event of an accident or diagnosis of a critical illness or condition. This benefit is voluntary and available through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Legal and ID Theft Plan

Two plans are available through Legalshield providing the option of either Legal services or ID Theft Protection plans. This benefit is voluntary and is available as a post-tax payroll deduction.

Merit Pay Plan

Employees are eligible for a merit pay increase, typically one step on the applicable wage schedule, upon satisfactory completion of their probationary period and annually thereafter (again subject to satisfactory performance).

Employee Perks

Family Pool Pass for City Employees, Non-Concord Residents

Go to the Parks and Recreation office at 14 Canterbury Rd, show your work badge or picture id. This is a family pass but you must be the one to sign up initially. Parks and Recreation will confirm current employment on a roster. You will receive a specific color employee pass that you will use to gain entrance at all open City Pools and the Splash Pad.

Beaver Meadow Golf Course Guest of Member Rate

Employees will need to register with the Proshop to obtain a household account. Every employee will need photo ID, proof of employment (badge or paystub) and email address. Once they have completed that task, they will check in through our normal processes and receive the employee rate.

Concord Public Library Card for City Employees, Non-residents

Employees will need to go to any of the three branches to obtain a non- resident library card. You will need to bring photo identification and your name will be checked against the active employee roster. Once confirmed, your Concord Public Library card application will grant you full library usage while employed. The pass must be renewed and will be set to expire each August 31st of the current year.

This document is a summary, only for purposes of providing general information to job applicants, and is subject to periodic revision by the Human Resources Department. It does not constitute any sort of guarantee, commitment or contract for any aspect of the Beneflex Program or the Personnel Rules & Regulations, which are also subject to change. The Beneflex Program is administered by the City of Concord at its sole discretion, subject to annual City Council appropriation and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary : $66,893 - $90,002