Part-time Engineer

The City of Danbury is announcing an Open Competitive Exam for the position of Part-time Engineer 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

This is an experienced, senior level technical engineering position.  Work involves the design, design review, evaluation, inspection, construction administration and other miscellaneous work related to public works projects such as streets, sidewalks, bridges, retaining walls, storm drainage, sanitary sewers, water mains, pumping stations, public buildings and school construction.  Work also includes design reviews of streets, storm drainage, sanitary sewers, water mains, etc. proposed by private developers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Including, but not limited to:

• Provides information to the general public in person and over the telephone with respect to public works facilities, projects, etc.
• Confers with builders, developers and engineers on city engineering and public works matters.
• Reviews and develops reports on plans referred by city agencies and commissions for comment and/or approval.
• Reviews work prepared by other personnel in department (reports, surveys, facilities design, calculations, etc.)
• Reviews and prepares review letters pertaining to proposed and as-built plans submitted by private practice engineers, architects and surveyors for public works related facilities and for some private developments.
• Reviews various legal documents, contracts and agreements as warranted.
• Reviews vendor, contractor, architect, engineer, etc., invoices as warranted.
• Field inspects various public works and private development projects.
• Attends meetings as warranted.
• Prepares and/or reviews assessments for public works improvements.
• Prepares designs related to Public Works projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to prepare detailed designs of complex Public Works projects.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of civil engineering as they relate to public works projects.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment common to public works construction.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and application of engineering office administration and record keeping.
• Computer literacy required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, associates, consultants, contractors and the general public.
• Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of technical engineering maps and plans.
• Ability to provide bookkeeping skills as warranted to track project costs and schedule.
• Ability to assume responsibility via Engineering stamp for design and preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Ability to perform site inspections.
• AutoCAD experience required.

• State of Connecticut Professional Engineer license required.
• Four or more years of civil engineering.
• Valid Driver's License

EDUCATION:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• A Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for one year of work experience.

Works under the direction of the City Engineer and Assistant City Engineer.

Application Submission:
 
Qualified applications must be submitted online at www.danbury-ct.gov/employment. This position will remain open until filled. EEO/M/F/D/V
 
ImportantNote:  Paper applications will not be accepted. 
 
The application must be completed in its entirety.  Omissions, false, misleading or inaccurate information will result in rejection of the application.
 
Please contact the Human Resources/Civil Service Department at (203) 797-4598 or humanresources@danbury-ct.gov if you need assistance or if you have any general questions.
 
The City of Danbury will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of sex, race, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, or disability, except where it is a bona fide occupational qualification.
 
We encourage African Americans, women, Hispanics, and other minorities who meet the minimum qualifications to apply.  EEO/M/F/D/V

Salary : $60