Assistant or Associate Engineer (DOQ)
Group: City of Klamath Falls
Location: Klamath Falls, OR
Salary Range: $30.63 - $46.62 per hour
Deadline Information: Position open until filled
Deadline Date: 03/03/2023
Posted Date: 02/01/2023
Website: http://www.klamathfalls.city
Contact Information for Applicants
Human Resources
HR@klamathfalls.city
541-883-5317
An employee in this position works under the direction of the City Engineer to perform intermediate-level professional civil engineering work, providing solutions to complex problems that arise in the design, review, and construction of City infrastructure and related development projects. May act as a mentor to the entry to mid-level engineering positions and/or others in the department.
The Associate Engineer position is the intermediate-level engineering position. This is a non-supervisory position. This classification is distinguished from the City Engineer position by the greater complexity of assignments, level of independent decision-making, and supervisory responsibilities required of the City Engineer classification.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate engineering projects between developers, contractors, utility providers, agencies, other City departments, and the public
Write specifications, prepare plans, and calculate cost estimates for various engineering projects
Administer and enforce City codes and standards on engineering projects
Provides support and mentoring to Engineering Technician’s
Respond to citizen complaints concerning engineering problems
Perform complex engineering calculations
Perform field inspections of various engineering projects
Supervise and perform field survey work
Analyze materials and design data submitted to the City
Provide engineering data and cost estimates for the City budget
Processes, files, and maintains a variety of records, maps, plans, permits, property descriptions and other related information in both digital and hard copy
Prepares and files a variety of reports and correspondence related to public inquiries and activities in assigned area of responsibility
Assists GIS Coordinator with system information updates in the form of utility location maps for water, sewer, storm, streetlights, geothermal, etc. utilities in GIS and AutoCAD format
Performs reviews and provides written correspondence of plans and specifications for private residential and commercial development projects
Perform project management and inspection duties and documentation of private and public construction projects. Projects may include, but not necessarily limited to, private residential and commercial development, publicly dedicated infrastructure improvements, and capital improvement development from City and other public agency departments. Aid City Engineer and Associate Engineer to inspect and document capital infrastructure related improvements
Reviews and performs field inspections of traffic control plans for projects obstructing normal traffic circulation
Reviews and performs field inspections of erosion and sediment control plans for development within City limits
Provides oversight and assistance with City’s Franchise Utilities permitting and inspection program
Other duties as assigned, including support for other department staff as required; the scope of the assigned area of responsibility dependent on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the Development Services Director
Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
The position requires specialized knowledge of principles of civil engineering; construction and inspection methods and materials testing techniques; principles of engineering designing procedures; applicable engineering standards and development codes; principles and terminology of public works; water/sewer systems; geothermal systems; streets and paving; word processing and spread sheet programs. Requires an understanding of mathematical concepts and drafting techniques; state and local statutes, codes, and regulations; recordkeeping principles and practice, databases and filing systems. The position requires skills in using Computer Aided Drafting (AutoCAD), Geographical Information System (GIS), computer assisted drafting equipment and software, networks, scanners, plotters and negotiating the storage of data on server systems, as associated with the assignment is desired. The position requires proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general computer work. Requires knowledge of the methods and techniques used in citizen involvement and external communications. Requires well-developed human relations skill to conduct persuasive discussions with diverse audiences, present ideas clearly, resolve conflict, and convey technical concepts to others.
Abilities
Requires the ability to perform all the responsibilities of the position. Requires the ability to interpret, apply, and communicate complex rules, regulations, laws and ordinances. Requires the ability to consult, review, approve and interpret engineering and construction plans and specifications. Requires the ability to analyze technical design engineering, construction engineering and surveying problems. Requires the ability to read design and construction-related drawings. Requires the ability to plan, assign, supervise, and coordinate the work of professional and technical staff. Requires the ability to communicate complex technical matters to non-technical individuals, including policy and enforcement matters. Requires the ability to interact, engage in problem solving, build effective teams, and form partnerships with citizens, community groups, developers and construction managers. Requires the ability to work as contributing member of a team, work productively and cooperatively with other teams and external customers, and convey a positive image of the City.
Physical Abilities
Requires sufficient ambulatory ability to move about to office and other locations. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Requires auditory ability to carry on audience, ordinary, and telephonic conversation. Requires near and far visual acuity to read detailed maps, drawings, other printed material, computer screens, and observe physical layouts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires manual and finger dexterity to write and to operate microcomputers and other office equipment. Ability to alternatively sit and stand for sustained periods of time to perform counter work. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel or crouch; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
Education and Experience
The position requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field from an accredited college; and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible design, construction management, inspection, plan check and complex development and land use review experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. A Master’s degree may substitute for some experience.
All education and field experience requirements must be verifiable from records of satisfactory completion.
Licenses and Certificates
Valid Oregon Driver’s License. New employees establishing resident status in the State of Oregon must obtain an Oregon driver’s license within 30 days.
Possession of licenses and/or certifications associated with the assignment. Within one year of employment a national or state construction inspector certification is required. Examples include: ODOT General Construction Inspector and/or APWA Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector
Professional Civil Engineering License in the State of Oregon, or Professional Civil Engineer registration in a reciprocal state with the ability to obtain Oregon registration within six (6) months of hire. Professional Engineering license must be presented for verification.
Working Conditions
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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Pre-Employment
Job offers for this position are contingent on the individual passing a pre-employment drug screen and fit-for-duty exam.
The City of Klamath Falls is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Klamath Falls will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.