Canton Engineer II; WRF

Position: Canton Engineer II (WRF)
Salary range:$60,311 - $88,562(+$10-$20/hour in benefits)

Employment with the city of canton comes with an array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, sick time, and personal holidays.

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This is an open examination. To be eligible for the position under this examination, all applicants must be u.s. Citizens or have a valid permanent resident card. Applicants must be a high school graduate or possess a g.e.d, must be at least 18 years of age, and have a valid driver's license.

General statement of duties:

This is a responsible, professional, technical, and managerial position. An employee in the classification performs advanced work which may involve the application of civil engineering, surveying, geographic information system (g.i.s.), or project management experience to the design, oversight, and construction of public works projects. Work is performed under the general direction of the administrative staff and is reviewed upon completion for conformity with all pertinent standards, rules and regulations.

The assignments are usually broad in scope with opportunity for use of professional judgment. This individual is responsible for the direction of work and manner of accomplishment of the work by assigned personnel, as well as for meeting scope, time deadlines, and cost projections. The exercise of technical judgment on important project details and the selection of sound engineering protocol will be followed at all times and will be a routine requirement of the job.

This individual will directly supervise subordinate personnel as needed to complete the work. This person reports directly to the superintendent or their designee.

This position includes professional engineering work directly involving public health and safety through appropriate wastewater treatment techniques. It requires thorough familiarity and application of sound engineering and surveying principles and practices. The exercise of technical judgment on numerous important details and selection of sound engineering procedures should be followed at all times. The work is performed in accordance with established state laws, city codes, recommended standards of wastewater facilities (ten-states standards), and environmental protection agency rules and regulations.

The engineer shall develop a good working relationship with ohio epa, and expect to be actively involved in the ohio water environment association and related professional organizations. There is an expectation that the individual will obtain an oepa wastewater operator certificate when eligible.

Distinguishing features of the class:

Performs relevant hands-on, technical, supervisorial, and managerial functions of the department as needed. Requires thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, surveying, g.i.s., and project management. Must possess the ablility to work independently and in group setting with minimal supervision. Physical condition required for walking, bending, stooping, and data entry both in the office and in the field under diverse weather conditions.

Description of work:

The engineer ii is responsible for assisting the superintendent or assistant superintendent in developing, implementing, supervising, and managing various projects needed in order to improve and maintain plant performance.

Ranks professional services firms as part of the selection process.

Responsible for assisting the wrf superintendent in planning, design and construction of departmental projects including preparation of preliminary engineering reports, detailed construction plans, specifications, construction management, etc.

Tracks adherence to project scope, cost, and schedule.

Responsible for all aspects of creating, directing and managing various departmental projects.

Creates cadd drawings.

Coordinates projects with staff and other interested…