City of Wooster, Ohio - Staff Engineer - Job Summary

Essential Job Function and their Measure

• Responsible for engineering and inspection of road, water, sanitary and storm drain system projects
  • Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, field topographic and hydrological data for planning and designing of projects
  • Calculates costs, dimensions, profiles, grades and quantities of materials and determines project feasibility by analyzing data and applying engineering techniques and advanced mathematics
  • Prepares reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies and designs for streets, water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage and other public projects
  • Works with GIS (ESRI) and Autocad software, working closely with the Engineering Technician, in preparing and designing infrastructure projects
  • Reviews site development plans for compliance with city construction standards and storm water compliance
  • Manage the pavement conditioning rating program (PCR) working with the City Engineer on the yearly pavement program
  • Provides accurate estimates of work
  • Performs other duties as assigned
• Responsible for supervising/developing a competent staff to provide excellent engineering services
• Directs, supervises, evaluates and develops Engineering staff
• Delegates responsibilities to the rest of the staff while considering each member’s strengths, interests and availability
• Ensures staff is well informed of city, divisional and department plans, goals and objectives
• Resolves conflict and problem solves in a timely manner
• Responsible for customer and community relations
• Work with outside entities (ODOT, OPWC, OEPA) to obtain funding such as grants and low-interest loans.
• Prepare and submit applications to meet requirements and deadlines specified by funding agencies
• Respond timely to residents’ questions and complaints regarding public and private projects
• Investigate and take corrective action as necessary and feasible in response to citizen’s concerns
• Responsible for effective verbal, written and electronic communication
• Communicates status of projects/assignments to City Engineer
• Responsible for completing all records and reports as required
• Writes legibly, maintains accurate information, and uses proper spelling, grammar
• Communicates information effectively, accurately and timely
• Demonstrates commitment to further education and process improvement
  • Attends various seminars, conferences, classes or in-services to increase knowledge and skill
  • Attends and actively participates in meetings as required (e.g., department managers’ meetings, City Council Meetings, etc.)

Qualifications:

The following qualifications or equivalents are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job.

Education and Formal Training                      

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in civil engineering
• Valid motor vehicle license issued by the State of Ohio required. Must meet insurability guidelines.
• Professional Engineer’s License preferred. Must obtain within one year of employment

Work Experience

• Three years experience in public planning and engineering required
• Previous experience in private and/or public sector desired
• Experience with AutoCad software and applications preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong project management skills
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses to problems
• Ability to think analytically and work independently
• Ability to organize and summarize large amounts of data in a concise and clear manner
• Advanced understanding of principles and practices of civil engineering
• Knowledge of materials, techniques and methods of construction
• Comprehensive knowledge of GIS mapping
• Knowledge of city ordinances and code requirements in order to ensure and enforce compliance
• High skill in public speaking
• Knowledge of department and city operating policies and procedures
• Knowledge of construction management practices; pay requests, change orders, field orders, or site inspections

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift/push 2-19 pounds; occasionally lift/push 20+ pounds
• Ability to regularly talk or hear, see, stand, use fingers/hands/arms to feel objects, tools or controls
• Ability to frequently bend, stand, walk, climb stairs, work in awkward or confined positions
• Ability to occasionally stoop