The City of Fairmont is accepting applications for the position listed below. The position will be open until filled, with first application reviews beginning December 19, 2022.
1. POSITION TITLE: Senior Engineer
2. DEPARTMENT: Utilities/Engineering
3. PAY GRADE: 590 (Exempt)
4. SALARY: $65,200.00
5. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK OF THE POSITION:
This is a highly responsible administrative and engineering position involving the direction of the Engineering Department of the Utility Departments in the planning, design and construction of capital improvement projects and day to day operations.
The Senior Engineer furnishes engineering advice to all City departments. The engineer reviews all engineering design work and acts as a liaison with consulting engineers on projects undertaken by the City of Fairmont.
Work performed will be in accordance with the dictates of the engineering profession, City ordinances and procedural policies. The Engineer works with a considerable amount of independence and initiative in accomplishing program objectives.
6. DUTIES OF THE POSITION (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY):
The Senior Engineer plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Engineering Department of the Utility Departments, oversees the planning, design and construction of Sanitary Sewer Board, Water Department, Storm Water and General Fund projects. Manages the geographical information system of the Utility Departments. Reviews proposed subdivisions for compliance to City of Fairmont standards in the areas of road construction, storm water drainage control, sanitary sewerage and water distribution. Other duties as assigned.
7. DESCRIPTION OF SUPERVISION RECEIVED BY AN INCUMBENT OF THE POSITION:
Reports to and receives direction from the Utility Manager, Professional Engineer or designee.
8. DESCRIPTION OF SUPERVISION EXERCISED BY AN INCUMBENT OF THE POSITION:
Supervises and directs the employees in the Engineering Department of the Utility Departments.
9. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
This position requires an extensive knowledge of civil engineering practices and methods. The Senior Engineer must be able to communicate effectively.
10. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY FOR WORK PREPARATION:
Requirements are a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university. Knowledge and experience in Water, Sewer, Stormwater Utilities, Municipal separate storm sewer systems, and Combined sewer overflow regulations are preferred but not required. Must possess a valid driver's license.
11. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 perform the essential functions of the position.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk, sit, stand, bend, climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, crouch, crawl, kneel and stoop. Additionally, the employee will be required, at times, to lift, carry or push/pull supplies, materials, equipment and/or items weighing up to 50 pounds while performing the duties of this position. Work is conducted both indoors and outdoors. Incumbents of this position will be exposed to noise, dust and inclement weather conditions.
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