Job Description:
DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT:
This is an exempt position under the direction of the Director of Stormwater. The Civil Engineer-Drainage is responsible for the planning, design and construction management of drainage facilities within the City and for providing engineering and technical support related to the operation and maintenance of City stormwater infrastructure. The Civil Engineer-Drainage also conducts reviews of drainage reports, plans, and specifications submitted by private developers for new development within the City. The Civil Engineer-Drainage directly supervises employees in the roles of Associate Engineer I and Associate Engineer II within the Stormwater Division. In addition, the incumbent is expected to work with project team members in various City departments to achieve successful project outcomes.
This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs hydrologic analysis and develops designs for drainage systems for City projects, including storm sewers, inlets, manholes, detention ponds, outlet control structures, channels, erosion control measures, etc.Reviews and approves new products used in drainage systems and for erosion controlPrepares or reviews master drainage plansDevelops flood proofing measures for structuresAttends meetings and works with the public and other agencies and city departments on drainage issuesDevelops maintenance policies and procedures for drainage facilities and storm maintenance crewsWorks with Public Works Asset Coordinator and City GIS staff to update and maintain inventory, condition assessment data, and other information related to the City’s stormwater infrastructure assetsUpdates the City’s drainage design criteria and policies as neededPrepares contract bid documents, specifications, cost estimates and design documentsReviews drainage plans submitted for commercial sites, subdivisions and annexationsIMPORTANT FUNCTIONS:
May perform duties of similar classifications of an equal or lower pay grade as requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical standards an employee must meet in order to perform the essential job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to:
Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of up to fifteen (15) pounds to move material and supplies; occasional lifting, pushing and/or pulling of up to twenty-five (25) pounds with dollies and cartsConstant sitting to perform daily tasksOccasional walking to retrieve informationFrequent standing, sometimes for extended periodsOccasional squatting, reaching above and below shoulder, twisting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and balancing to store documents, material, and suppliesConstant light/firm grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to safely use equipment and perform daily duties Vision to create, read, and interpret reports and other written documentsSpeech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens in English
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
This position requires:
Knowledge of current drainage analysis and design methods, practices and proceduresKnowledge of erosion control measuresAbility to successfully work with engineers, developers, contractors, and the public on drainage and related issuesAbility to analyze and develop floodplain informationKnowledge of drainage system maintenance policiesKnowledge of GIS and stormwater modeling softwareAbility to effectively supervise professional and technical level employees in the execution of a projectAbility to work successfully with and provide good customer service to superiors, other City employees, the public, and other agencies and organizationsAbility to use software tools to perform data analysis, author and edit written documents, manage assigned work, review technical submittals and applications, and perform other assigned tasksKnowledge of AutoCAD software for the preparation of construction documentsAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in EnglishAbility to perform all job duties in a safe mannerapply online at:
