<p>General Statement of Duties</p> <p>The Senior Engineer/Engineer in the Development Services Section will be responsible for tasks related to development activities in the GCWW service area. These may include approval of branch services, oversight of permitting and water availability functions, resolution of technical/engineering issues related to service connections, branch easements, fire flow, backflow, etc. Other duties may include review of construction plans for water main extensions in new subdivisions, and the process of easement plats. These tasks should comply with Ohio EPA standards, GCWW Engineering Design Standards, local Subdivision Standards, GCWW Rules and Regulations, and other applicable standards for water distribution systems. The Senior Engineer will supervise the technical groups who support the branch and permitting functions, collaborate with private developers, engineers, and plumbing contractors, and resolve technical conflicts. The candidate should be able to work directly with customers and field professionals in a high-paced environment. This position requires excellent communication, customer service, leadership, and project management skills.</p> <p>To perform professional engineering work involving the design, investigation, and construction of engineering projects, including streets, bridges, mechanical systems, utility plants, buildings, and other projects, varying with assigned area of responsibility; and to provide complex professional assistance to an assigned Engineering Supervisor or other management personnel.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)</p> <p>(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the KSAs listed nor do the listed examples include all of the KSAs which may be performed.)</p> <p>Knowledge of:</p> <p>Engineering and technology, especially as related to assigned area of responsibility--structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, geotechnical, etc; reinforced concrete design. Design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. As appropriate, geology, including local geology, investigative practices, and stabilization methods. Code of Ethics for Professional Engineers. Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, regulations and standards, and industry safety standards Principles of management and supervision City personnel policies and procedures and union contracts. Principles and practices of obtaining and administering funding for assigned projects. Materials, tools, and equipment used in engineering. Administrative policies and procedures of the City and the assigned department. Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.</p> <p>Skill to:</p> <p>Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software. Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D tools, and analytic or scientific software. Operate motor vehicle in the course of duty.</p> <p>Ability to:</p> <p>Exercise professional engineering judgment in accordance with currently accepted engineering practices and appropriate laws and codes. Interpret engineering plans and perform calculations. Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Review and prepare reports, construction plans, cost estimates, and specifications for assigned projects. Review plans for roadways, utilities, earthworks, and residential and industrial developments. Monitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Ensure the use of appropriate safety and quality standards. Interpret field data and results from laboratory tests and identify trends or make recommendations. Develop and maintain databases and maps. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Write technical reports or summaries. Manage project budgets and schedules. Plan and manage the activities of subordinate workers. Manage construction projects and contractors.</p> <p>Required Education and Experience</p> <p>To qualify as a SENIOR ENGINEER:</p> <p>Each applicant must be a registered professional engineer in the State of Ohio, or in a state with equivalent registration requirements. If not registered in Ohio when appointed, Ohio registration must be obtained during the probationary period.</p> <p>OTHER REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>Possession of registration with the State of Ohio as a Professional Engineer.</p> <p>Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License.</p> <p>To qualify as an Engineer:</p> <p>Each applicant must be enrolled as a Senior in a Bachelor's Degree program in engineering at an accredited college or university, or possess a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>Possess an Engineer-in-Training Certificate from any state.</p> <p>OTHER REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>Possession of Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is required at the time of hire.</p> <p>Possession, or ability to get, a valid Driver's License.</p> <p>MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION</p> <p>Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.</p> <p>Working and Physical Conditions</p> <p>Environmental Conditions: Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; exposure to extremes in weather conditions; work in or with water; work below ground, on slippery or uneven surfaces, on ladders or scaffolds; work around heavy equipment/construction equipment, moving vehicles; exposure to dust, asbestos, exhaust fumes; possibility of working with toxic chemicals, depending on assignment.</p> <p>Physical Conditions: Essential and other important responsibilities and duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; general manual dexterity required; light and moderate lifting and carrying; must be able to operate assigned vehicle.</p> <p>Jeseca Norman, Jeseca.Norman@gcww.cincinnati-oh.gov</p>