Sr. Engineer- Watershed Restoration Workgroup - Durham, United States - City of Durham

    City of Durham
    City of Durham Durham, United States

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    Sr. Engineer- Watershed Restoration Workgroup
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    Sr. Engineer- Watershed Restoration Workgroup
    Salary
    $66, $102,897.00 Annually
    Location
    Durham, NC
    Job Type
    Full time with benefits
    Remote Employment
    Flexible/Hybrid
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    Department
    Public Works
    Opening Date
    09/01/2023
    Closing Date
    Continuous

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    Position Description
    Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham
    Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

    Hiring Range:
    $ 66, $102,897.00

    Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Top-notch management, highly qualified, competent staff and opportunities for career advancement and professional success make the City of Durham's Public Works Department (ov/506/Public-Works) a great place to work.

    We create the foundation on which Durham is built, using innovative methods that support the City's growth and enhance our quality of life.

    If growing professionally while serving your community is for you, bring your skills to Durham

    This position will work in the Stormwater Division of the Public Works Department and will serve as an engineer in the Watershed Restoration Group.

    The primary purpose of this position is to manage and implement projects and tasks for Watershed Improvement Plans, stormwater retrofits, green stormwater infrastructure projects, and stream restoration projects.

    Knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater control measures through education and/or experience is required. Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed for coordination with other City departments, public involvement, and contractors. Other duties include providing administrative support, technical support, contractual support, attending meetings, and other duties as assigned.

    Devoted to providing engineering support, inspection and professional civil engineering for a variety of public works utilities and storm water projects in the Public Works Department Stormwater Services Division Watershed Restoration Group .

    Incumbents perform entry-level professional engineering work or supervise paraprofessional engineering staff engaged in permit review and assessment.

    Work requires independent evaluation and analysis of issues and the exercise of judgment, education and experience to select and apply criteria to resolve problems and make recommendations.

    Decision-making includes selecting the method to address a problem or issue, subject to the constraints established by management objectives and direction.

    Incumbents may provide reviews of drawings and permits, or assisting with construction project design, bid and project management or designing projects.

    Responsible for reviewing drawings and calculations; processing applications; conducting inspections; responding to customer questions; assisting with contract administration and management, including creating cost estimates and project manuals; defining solutions to issues; coordinating the bidding process; managing project schedules and budgets; developing project scopes and researching design options; obtaining permits; maintaining records; planning, designing, operating, and maintaining systems and structures in the assigned area of operation; creating drawings and concepts; reviewing and updating plans; providing assistance in supervising paraprofessional engineering staff; interpreting and developing policies; providing quality control duties; verifying permits; calculating assessments; and/or performing related duties.

    Duties/Responsibilities

    • Performs project coordination and contract administration; develops cost estimates; creates project manuals and documentation; provides complex support on engineering studies, develops project scope; researches engineering design options; coordinates project bidding processes; evaluates project risk and takes action to mitigate risks; obtains appropriate permits; and ensures projects are on schedule, within assigned budgets, and comply with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
    • Plans, designs, operates, and maintains systems and structures in the assigned area of operation; reviews, prepares, updates, and communicates plans, drawings, and concepts; conducts field reviews; assesses and evaluates project plans and operations; calculates costs; and ensures plans and operations comply with applicable requirements, standards, policies, and procedures.
    • Manages project funds and securities; reviews and manages funds; calculates Construction bonds and ensures bond meets City requirements; reviews construction and engineering documentation; and coordinates with senior management and attorneys to resolve complex technical issues.
    • Conducts final inspections, warranty and repair requirements; evaluates projects, proposals, and applications; reviews plans and documentation; and coordinates with developers, inspectors, and higher-level and other staff to assess compliance with specifications; prepares related documentation, including punch lists; receive approvals; and finalizes and closes projects.
    • Provides customer service; coordinates with a variety of internal and external staff, departments, and agencies; and attends meetings, to provide professional and technical information; process and evaluate requests; prepare and review technical documentation; ensure compliance with design and project requirements, and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures; and facilitate related departmental operations.
    • Processes development and project-related applications; processes, issues, and/or approves assigned permits and certificates; maintains databases; prepares reports; performs billing duties; collects and allocates fees to appropriate accounts; processes invoices and generates payment requests; and reviews, verifies, and analyzes information to make recommendations and ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
    • As assigned, may serve as a lead worker, assigning work and monitoring work completion or supervise paraprofessional and support staff, to include conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, and discipline and termination procedures.
    • Managing watershed planning project tasks for water quality improvement.
    • Perform stream restoration and stormwater control measure (include green stormwater infrastructure) retrofit evaluations and designs.
    • Manage stream restoration, stormwater control measure and green stormwater infrastructure projects.
    • Apply for and manage stormwater grants.
    Minimum Qualifications & Experience

    • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction project management, or a directly related field.
    • Five years of related engineering and/or project management experience.
    • North Carolina Engineer in Training (EIT) Registration
    • Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record acquired within a time frame established by the City
    Additional Preferred Skills

    • A minimum of six months of experience in areas related to the design, construction and maintenance of stormwater control measures or stream restorations is preferred.
    • Professional or technical experience in watershed planning or stormwater retrofits.
    • Experience reading and interpreting complex engineering plans.
    • Proficiency in MS Excel and Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
    Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
    paid holidays per year

    • 12 standard work days of vacation per year
    • 12 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
    • 2 weeks paid military leave per year
    • Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
    • State and City retirement plans
    • Short and long term disability plans
    • Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
    • City contribution of 10.15% into the N.C. State Retirement System
    • Paid funeral leave
    • Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
    • Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
    • 48 hours for volunteer work each year* 4 hours parental leave each year
    • Workman's Compensation Insurance
    • 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
    Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)

    • 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
    • State retirement plan
    Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)

    • 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
    • State retirement plan
    effective first day of the month following date of hire

    • Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
    • Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
    • Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
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    Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

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    Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
    Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
    High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
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    Have you obtained an Engineer in Training License (EIT)?
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    How many years of related engineering experience do you have?
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    How many years of experience do you have with data entry software such as MUNIS, OnBase, Microsoft Access, or other (if other, please include on resume or cover letter).

    No related experience
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    What is your skill level with reading and interpreting complex engineering plans?
    No skill in this area
    Beginner – Can perform quantity take offs, discern symbols and annotation
    Intermediate – Can perform at beginner level and additionally can evaluate plans for completeness and correctness
    Expert – Can perform at Intermediate level and additionally can suggest plan changes to optimize costs, schedule, and efficiency.
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    How many years do you have of professional or technical experience in watershed planning or stormwater retrofits?
    No related experience
    Less than 1 year of related experience
    1 year but less than 3 years related experience
    3 years but less than 5 years related experience
    5 or more years related experience
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    How many years do you have of design, construction and maintenance of stormwater control measures or stream restorations?
    No experience
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    1 year but less than 3 years
    3 years but less than 5 years
    5 or more years of experience
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    How would you rate your experience level with MS Excel?
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    How would you rate your experience level with Geographical Information Systems (GIS)?
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