Under general supervision, plans, designs and reviews construction plans including but not limited to paving, drainage, water, and sanitary sewer designs for development-related projects within the City.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Conducts reviews for accuracy, completeness, feasibility, compliance with City standards, and sound engineering practices, including but not limited to:
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Reviews plats for accuracy,
- Reviews public and private paving, water, sewer, and storm water infrastructure plans, hydraulic studies and detailed drainage studies.
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Works with planning personnel to review proposed rezonings and provide preliminary assessments as to traffic and storm water issues.
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Reviews and analyze site plans and site grading plans for proposed development to ensure compliance with all applicable ordinances and regulations.
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Responds to inquiries, make presentations, facilitate meetings, and compile written reports to professional, technical personnel, and the public.
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Investigates citizen complaints such as drainage problems and water/sewer line problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and propose alternative solutions to supervisors and citizens.
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Communicates frequently with other city personnel, franchise utilities, consultants, contractors, and the public concerning construction and to resolve complaints and requests in a timely and effective manner.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Evaluates all engineering-related issues for development projects pertaining to paving, drainage, water & sewer and other construction related infrastructure.
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Evaluates floodplain related issues during planning, design, and construction of development projects.
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Maintains accurate records (such as the AMANDA development tracking system), files, computer models and status of projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
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Knowledge of office and administrative practices and procedures.
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Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil or equivalent engineering and hydrology and hydraulic engineering related to the design, construction, and maintenance of public works projects.
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Knowledge of surveying practices and procedures, drafting, design and inspection of paving, drainage, water and sanitary sewer projects.
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Knowledge of laws and local ordinances pertaining public works projects.
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Knowledge of the methods, equipment and materials used in surface and underground construction and maintenance.
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Knowledge of current storm water drainage methods to ensure minimum criteria is met.
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Knowledge of platting, zoning and permitting statutes, including Chapter 245 (“vested rights”) and Chapter 395 (impact fees) of the Texas Local Government Code.
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Skill in using PC Software including current Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
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Skill in communicating professionally and tactfully with other city employees and the public by oral and written means.
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Skill with organization and attention to detail.
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Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies.
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Ability to work independently under general instructions.
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Ability to apply City Subdivision Rules and Regulations, Design Criteria Manual, and the Floodplain Management Program.
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Ability to organize and coordinate materials, information and resources associated with civil engineering projects.
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Ability to create clear, concise reports regarding engineering issues.
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Ability to use independent judgment and make sound decisions.
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Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, pulling, seeing, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body, typing, walking, and writing.
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Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, telephone, calculator, scanner, and copier.
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Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks.
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Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
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Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly.
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Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish unit objectives.
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Ability to understand mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals.
Ability to work within a set schedule.
Qualifying Education and Experience:
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Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent engineering degree from an accredited school.
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Four (4) years’ experience in the field of engineering including but not limited to paving, drainage, water and wastewater
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Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
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Possession of a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license
- The ability to secure Texas professional registration within six (6) months of employment
Employment Screenings Required:
- Criminal background check
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Drug and alcohol screening