TITLE: Paving Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
POSITION STATUS: Part-time, temporary, less than ninety (90) days in duration, no benefits
SALARY: Commensurate with experience
JOB SUMMARY:
Part time position performing construction inspection and oversight of paving contractors for the City of Salem. The specific assignment is for approximately sixty (60) calendar days, starting on or about October 1, 2008 and completing on or about December 1, 2008.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of the City Engineer, who determines office policy, assigns work, and evaluates work in terms of effectiveness of operation. Performs regular duties independently using judgment in selecting appropriate engineering methodology for a variety of projects and in guiding others.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Provides technical supervision of paving contractors.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Inspects public works paving construction projects to ensure compliance with specifications. Coordinates notification of contractor work plans with project abutters. Makes field changes and decisions as necessary. Prepares payment estimates.
Performs other duties as required and as assigned by the City Engineer.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Good knowledge of principals and practices of civil engineering. Good knowledge of sewer, drain, water, and roadway construction practices. Good knowledge of materials used in sewer, drain, water, and roadway construction. Good knowledge of principals and methods of surveying, mathematics, including trigonometry.
Working knowledge of state and city laws and regulations pertinent to planning, design, and construction of municipal projects.
Skill in reading and interpreting engineering plans and specifications. Skill in using surveying equipment and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to supervise others and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to get along well with others and the ability to deal effectively with other City of Salem departments and the public.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience, or any equivalent combination or experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Registration as Professional Engineer in Massachusetts and municipal experience preferred.
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 perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Special vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, depth, and ability to focus.
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.
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.
The work environment is occasional wet, humid conditions; work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and in outdoor weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, yet it will fluctuate depending upon the location of a specific project.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to the Department of Human Resources. This position shall remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.
CITY OF SALEM, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
120 WASHINGTON STREET, 4th floor
SALEM, MA 01970
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Lisa B. Cammarata, Director
DATED: September 15, 2008
The City of Salem is an equal opportunity employer EEOE/AA
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