JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

• Administers various consulting engineering contracts for the City to include contract preparation, development of technical requirements, and timeframes; reviews plans and specifications prepared by the consultant; approves pay estimates; ensures compliance of plans with standards of engineering practice and applicable City, State, and Federal regulations and requirements; coordinates bidding process; administers projects through the construction phase and the Maintenance Bond period.
• Regularly serves as Project Engineer for sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage, street and other municipal public works projects; writes project related agenda items for review by the City Council; performs agency coordination for applicable State/Federal permits; reviews construction bids; recommends contract awards; reviews work for compliance with plans and specifications; reviews and approves contract pay estimates and change orders; recommends final acceptance of projects to the City Council.
• Frequently reviews private development projects, including subdivisions, building permits, flood plain permits and similar items for compliance with codes/regulations/standards, adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with approved plans.
• Regularly determines applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects.
• Frequently assures as-built records of projects and documents necessary changes for the operation and maintenance programs.
• Frequently writes standard specifications, contract documents and prepares standard details for use on City projects.
• Frequently writes scopes of work used to solicit engineering bids/proposals for City projects. Occasionally performs flood plain modeling using HEC Programs and water system modeling using KY pipe programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is a plus, and a minimum of two (2) to five (5) years municipal experience.
• Experience: Civil engineering experience with municipal infrastructure improvements. Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods applicable to a municipal setting; considerable knowledge of applicable City policies, laws and regulations affecting Division activities. Thorough knowledge of Subdivision Regulations and processes associated with administering the regulations. Knowledge of various engineering computer programs. Considerable skill in developing cost estimates on complex projects. Skill in operating a personal computer, motor vehicle, phone and mobile radio.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to respond to questions from contractors, engineering firms, employees, clients, customers, and the public. Ability to produce written documents such as records, reports, and business correspondence in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar. Must be able to maintain a cooperative working relationship with other departments and personnel of the City as well as City officials and officials of other governmental agencies.
• Driver's License/Testing/Background: Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Oklahoma drivers' license and a driving record that meets or exceeds the City of Tuttle's driving standards. Must pass a pre-hire drug test and have a clean history on pre-hire background authorization.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work from City Hall and other city facilities during business hours, typically Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Some exposure to unpleasant citizens must be able to handle tactfully, subject to abnormal daily stress.
• CONTINUOUS sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to manipulate keyboard, equipment controls, and other office equipment; pinch grasp to manipulate writing utensils. FREQUENT side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending, and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials, lifting objects weighing up to 20 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 yards. OCCASIONAL squatting, kneeling, reaching above and at shoulder height, moderate grasping to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing 20-35 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet; climbing stools and step ladders.
• Subject to typical business office environment where noise level is moderate, and interruptions are frequent. Sharing of an office and office equipment such as copier, fax machine, printer, etc. is normal. High degree of concentration required to fulfill essential job duties.
• Vision required to read and review written correspondence, reports, statistical and technical information, computer screen, etc., subject to continuous exposure to light and glare from computer terminal.
• Hearing required in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Must have a professional appearance and demeanor; and convey a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the City.
• Must be willing to perform some of the duties described in this job description under adverse weather conditions, including extreme heat and inclement weather.
• Must be willing to be available during non-working hours when presence is required due to safety procedures or emergencies.

WORK SCHEDULE:

May require extended work hours depending on department needs including night, weekend, and holidays.