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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.L. Approval of Revised Job Description for Engineering Tech IV and Authorize the Hiring s: i, CITY OF SHAKOPEE Memorandum COJ~SENT TO: Mayor & City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: Bruce Loney, Public Works Director SUBJECT: Approval of Revised Job Description for Engineering Tech IV and Authorize the Hiring DATE: February 7,2006 INTRODUCTION: Attached is a revised job description for the Engineering Technician IV position for Council approval. Also, staff is requesting authorization to start the hiring process for this position. BACKGROUND: With the retirement of Ray Ruuska, Project Coordinator, a senior level technician is open in the Engineering Division of Public Works. Staff is recommending to hire an Engineering Technician IV. The job description for Engineering Technician IV has been revised to better reflect the duties of this position. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve a motion approving the revised job description for an Engineering Technician IV and authorize the hiring. 2. Do not approve revised job description and hiring at this time. 3. Table for specific reason. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Alternative No.1. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve a motion approving the revised job description for an Engineering Technician IV and authorize the hiring. ~~ Public Works Director BUpmp ENGRlEF/PPENNlNGTON/COUNCllJE~GTECmv City of Shakopee Job Description Job Title: TECHNICIAN N Department: Engineering Location: City Hall Reports To: Assistant City Engineer Accountable To: Public Works Director/City Engineer FLSA Status: Nonexempt Prepared By: Bruce A. Loney Prepared Date: 1/06 Approved By: Salary Level: Grade 7 Starting Salary: $48,61O/yr. SUMMARY This position is responsible for preliminary and final design, construction and administration of municipal public works projects, under the direction of the Assistant City Engineer. This position involves complex and technical engineering duties in the field or office, such as preparing engineering drawings; reviewing plans, right-of-way, grading and building permits; inspection of public improvements; and preparation of assessment rolls on public improvement projects. Work may include responsibility for assigning work to other engineering technical personnel. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Start-to-finish project management for public roadway, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water main construction and reconstruction projects. Assists in preparation of feasibility reports, calculates cost and determines feasibility of projects based on analysis of collected data. Prepares or directs preparation and modification of plans and specifications, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for projects. Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards and assists other inspectors. Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project. Review and comment on plan submittals and building permit applications, as assigned. Reviews, investigates and makes recommendations on drainage problems. Calculates the storm drainage utility fees for various properties in the city and assists in the administration of the storm drainage utility policies and procedures. Prepares pay estimates and assists in the negotiation of contract change orders and final quantities with contractors on public improvement projects. Assists in the calculation of assessments on public improvement projects and performs reapportionment of assessments to properties. Assists in developing standards and policies for the design/maintenance of the city's public improvements. Responds to public inquiries on public improvement projects and engineering department policies and practices. Maintains updated as-built information on utilities. Other similar duties as assigned by the Assistant City Engineer. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative ofthe knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Strong organizational and problem solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently. Must be able to work with and provide direction to consultants, developers, and contractors. Must be able to resolve conflicts over plan design and review and in the construction field. Should be able to effectively communicate the City's policies and procedures to other city departments and the general public. Knowledge ofthe practices, equipment and techniques of drafting; Knowledge of engineering and survey practices; Knowledge of personal computers and CADD Knowledge of engineering maps and records; Ability to make required mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately; Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; Ability to learn use of technical engineering instruments; Ability to work under adverse weather conditions; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Education equivalent to 2 years' vocational school or college in highway construction or civil engineering and 5+ years' related engineering experience. Two years of municipal public works/civil construction experience maybe substituted for each year of education. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must possess valid drivers license. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perforIIl the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK CONTACTS Frequent contact with contractors, developers, outside agencies, City departments, employees and the general public. Contacts require tact and diplomacy. WORK ENVIRONMENT 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work locations(s) maybe in controlled environment, but also inclement weather and construction sites, and requires driving. Employee may be required to climb or lift objects at construction site visits. COMMENTS The regular workweek as defined by the Personnel Handbook is five eight-hour working days, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except as otherwise established by the department head in accordance with the custom and needs of the department, such as seasonal development and construction demands.