Assistant Engineer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is a 35-hour a week position.

This position is responsible technical work in the conduct of topographic and boundary surveys design and drafting for public works projects, and the inspection of municipal public works construction projects. The incumbent will also work in concert with the City Engineer on assignments with respect to municipal engineering projects and the provision of technical engineering services.

Work involves responsibility for performing a variety of technical tasks including participating in field surveys and topographical studies, gathering and processing surveying and engineering information and the inspection of municipal public works construction projects in order to ensure that such work is done properly and in accordance with specifications and standards. This position also has the responsibility for making standard surveying and inspection decisions of a technical nature.   This work requires that the employee have demonstrable knowledge, skill and ability in surveying, construction, inspection and civil engineering principles and practices.

The incumbent will act in the capacity of Flood Plain Manager and is responsible for administering the City of West Haven’s flood plain management program.

 SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the City Engineer.

 SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises survey party.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

 Responsible for EPA’s Phase 2 regulations for MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) administered by the State DEEP through insurance of a General Permit for municipalities for storm water discharges. Responsible for all elements of the permit including education, training, sampling, inspections, and reporting. 

Operates industry standard equipment when participating in field surveys and topographical studies to accurately determine and delineate the lengths and directions of bounding lines as well as the inclination or slope of property.

Signs and seals City maps to be kept for official records.

Sets stakes, monuments and pipes as markers.   Prepares "call before you dig" mark outs for public works projects and plots data for "as build" plans.

Assumes responsibilities aligned with Flood Plain management that include the implementation of flood loss reduction activities.  Will enforce the City’s flood damage prevention ordinance; updating flood maps, plans and policies, and any of the activities related to the administration of the National Flood Insurance Program.  

Obtains contours for street layouts and levels on building and other municipal projects.

Plots field notes, make and checks calculations.   Prepares maps, plans, drawings, etc. utilizing computer aided software.

Collects engineering information from various sources.   Research land records if necessary.

Inspects construction projects to check line and grade.   Checks quantity and quality of materials.  Enforces contract specifications and makes estimates of work completed.

Inspects residential and industrial subdivision roads for conformance with City specifications.

Acts as Surveyor and part of survey team.

Provides service and assistance to the general public with regard to maps and engineering records.

Investigates citizens’ inquiries and complaints regarding road conditions, ground or surface water problems, etc. and refers such complaints to appropriate authorities.

Evaluates, researches and engages in design activities on projects such as roads, curbs, walks, and sanitary and storm sewer sewers, parks and athletic fields.

Performs the design of engineering projects, review of plans and the drafting of specifications, the inspection of engineering projects under construction and the provision of engineering technical assistance.

Assists the City Engineer and performs any and all related duties and tasks as may be assigned.

 NONESSENTIAL DUTIES

None.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrable knowledge of land surveying principles and practices.

Demonstrable knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering drafting and municipal civil engineering principles and practices.   

Demonstrable knowledge of public works construction principles and practices.

Considerable ability to set up and operate electronic theodolite and level and other industry standard equipment associated with fulfilling the requirements of survey activities.

Demonstrable ability to perform arithmetic and trigonometric calculations and to utilize engineering records.

Demonstrable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, associates, other agencies and the general public.

Demonstrable knowledge and ability to use CAD and GIS.

 QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university with emphasis on computer operations or CAD/GIS, plus five (5) years' experience in field survey works including construction inspection and basic engineering design, or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience.

 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have and maintain a State of Connecticut Professional Engineer license.

Certified Flood Plain Manager (ASFPM) preferred.

Must have and maintain a valid Connecticut driver's license.

 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Motor vehicle, industry standard and electronic distance measurement instruments, scientific calculator, blue ray printer, engineering copier, drafting equipment, computer aided drafting software and hard hat.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  

The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel and crouch.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.  The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat or cold.  The employee occasionally walks through thick brush and over rough terrain and works in roadways.  The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud in field settings and usually quiet in office settings.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. 

THE CITY OF WEST HAVEN IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER