job description:
The City of Fairburn is seeking an experienced and professional City Engineer. Under general supervision, this position involves complex engineering work including planning, organizing, and coordinating projects such as land development, stormwater management, traffic design, pavement management, street improvements, lighting, facilities, and capital project construction. I will be in charge of Review and approve engineering plans. Report to the Director of Public Works. Employment Range: $91,579.96 – $96,158.96 per year (depending on qualifications) Work Days/Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. Must be available to respond to emergency calls on weekends, nights, and holidays. Recruitment Starts: November 25, 2024 Recruitment Ends: Until Filled Job Description Under general supervision, this position is responsible for planning projects such as land development, stormwater management, traffic design, pavement management, and street improvements. Responsible for complex engineering tasks including organization and coordination. , construction of lighting, equipment and capital projects. Review and approve engineering plans. Reports to the Director of Public Works. Essential Job Duties • Plan, organize, and coordinate engineering design, contract preparation and review, and site suitability studies. • Participates in the development of work plans related to engineering functions. Establish appropriate engineering standards for urban infrastructure. • Select, supervise and evaluate the suitability of consultant engineering services. Prepare a request for proposal. Coordinate contract activities and provide technical advice and interpretation as required. •Work closely with the Director of Public Works in the development and implementation of long-term and short-term strategies. •Reviews and approves all capital improvement designs and projects as well as domestic projects. City rights of way, including site inspections and approval of project work from other departments and divisions. • Review site development plans, traffic studies, hydrological reports, and other engineering documents related to private development projects. • Participate in the development of work plans related to the project. Engineering functions. Coordinates project implementation by interacting with various stakeholders and makes recommendations for engineering and project success. • Investigates and responds to inquiries and concerns of contractors, staff, the general public, and other organizational entities. • Complete engineering functions such as project site inspections. , estimate project costs, and manage project progress. • Prepare, approve, evaluate, and maintain related engineering reports and other information, such as specifications, project invoices, proposals, grant applications, permits, and/or both. • Coordinate the city’s SPLOST-funded transportation. • Oversee the City’s monitoring and enforcement of applicable erosion, sedimentation, and pollution control laws. • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those with whom you have business contacts. • Perform other related duties as assigned. . Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, or closely related field, or completion of an Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET) program. Complemented by 5 years of relevant experience in engineering. or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job. License or Certification: Valid Georgia driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle driving record (MVR). CDL license recommended. Must possess and maintain a Georgia Professional Engineer (PE) license. Must possess Soil and Water Level II/Certification. OR Must be obtained within 3 months of hire Special Requirements: An acceptable general background check is required, including local and state criminal background checks and an acceptable driving history. Satisfactory results of pre-employment alcohol and controlled substance testing required. This position is safety-sensitive and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing. Must be available to respond to emergency calls on weekends, nights, and holidays. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge of civil engineering professional practice and ethics Responsibilities. •In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies related to planning, development, construction, and maintenance of municipal utilities. •Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to civil engineering design and civil engineering. Includes principles and theories of applied engineering, design, and construction. • Knowledge of methods and materials used in the design, construction, and inspection of various civil engineering projects. • Knowledge of methods and materials used in design, construction, and inspection. Inspection of various civil engineering projects. • Knowledge about floodplain management. • Knowledge of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) planning process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I did. They will also understand that it also involves evaluating the best methods for conducting research and making good judgments in planning. • Ability to conduct complex civil engineering research projects, evaluate alternatives, make appropriate recommendations, and write effective technical reports. • Ability to analyze and interpret engineering plans and specifications according to design requirements and applicable standards. • Ability to analyze engineering problems, identify alternative solutions and outcomes, and make appropriate recommendations. • Ability to plan and program engineering work on a long-term and short-term basis. • Ability to read plans and other engineering documents. • Ability. To establish and maintain effective working relationships with those with whom we come into contact in the course of our work. Physical Demands This work is moderate work requiring up to 50 pounds of force. Work requires performing moderately physically demanding tasks on a regular and sometimes continuous basis. Usually involves a combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects. A moderately heavy object or material. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and differentiate colors and shades of color, sound, depth, texture, and visual cues and signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Work Environment Work is performed in an outdoor environment. Performing critical functions requires adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, moisture, humidity, rain, fumes, extreme temperatures and noise, machinery, vibration, electrical current, traffic hazards, toxic substances, and disease. may need to be exposed to. The City of Fairburn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily. In accordance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss accommodations with their employers.
