Civil Engineer I | Closing Date: | 11/21/18 at 5 pm CT | Salary: | $76,460.80 - $96,907.20 Annually | | Occupational Group: | Civil Service | Job Type: | Regular Full-Time | | Recruitment: | Entrance | Vacancy Location: | Wastewater Reclamation Facility | THE POSITION
Develops designs and supervises public improvement projects ; performs directly related work as required. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY) - Develops concepts, designs, plans and budgets for all types of civic projects undertaken by the City of Des Moines;
- Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests and related information to plan and design projects;
- Calculates costs and determines project feasibility based upon analysis;
- Prepares plans, estimates and specifications to develop modifications and enhancements to existing streets, highways, sewers, and/or applicable facilities;
- Prepares property descriptions and right-of-way maps;
- Provides engineering and technical direction for the planning and design of paving and sewer projects;
- Prepares site plans, working drawings, specifications and cost estimates for land development;
- Assists in the supervision and administration of activities within the department;
- Reviews consultant plans, specifications and estimates, departmental design plans, road, drainage and sewer plans for private developers;
- Coordinates with contractors, consulting engineers, surveyors, inspectors, utility representatives and other officials to gather and disseminate information and maintain records necessary to satisfy public improvement requirements;
- Assembles information from contractors, surveyors, other engineers, technical bulletins and other sources to create plans and special provisions for public improvements;
- Administers public works contracts, including scheduling and holding pre-construction conferences, coordinating relocation of utilities, and furnishing data;
- Generates correspondence and maintains files of public improvements from capital improvements cost estimates through contract final-out and as-built drawings;
- Maintains three-party contract files and coordinates with the land developer and their engineer, contractor, and the City's inspectors;
- Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
- Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
- Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
- Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
- Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
- Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.
SELECTION METHOD
Education & Experience Rating: Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be evaluated and scored based on demonstrated experience and education. Those applicants deemed most qualified will be considered for certification to an eligibility list for appointment. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation in order to interview must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942, by the application deadline date. |
