Engineer, Civil Engineering

The City of Groveport, Ohio is central Ohio's small town. Groveport is a growing City in southeastern Franklin County. The community has a state-of-the-art recreation and aquatic center, a world class golf course, an excellent arts and education program, several parks and a quaint Main Street historic area. We are looking for a Engineer to join our team. This is a great opportunity with a very competitive starting salary and great benefits including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, health, dental, vision and life insurance.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for the management of the City’s engineering department, including staff, public infrastructure improvement projects, and review of engineering plans for public and private developments. Provides recommendations for replacement/repair of public infrastructure, including road repairs/repaving, drainage improvements and public utilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering from a college or university of recognized standing and civil engineering experience, preferably at the local government level, some of which preferably was in a supervisory/managerial capacity; minimum of four (4) years of experience and training in all aspects of CADD/GIS, drafting and surveying; or any equivalent combination of accepted education and experience that would provide the following knowledge, abilities and skills.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Certification as a Registered Professional Engineer within the State of Ohio. Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and maintain insurability under the Municipality’s vehicle insurance policy.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
Automobile, tape measure, digital camera, Kuhlman gauge, level, architect/engineer ruler, cellular phone, personal computer, computer software, printer, copy machine, fax machine, and other standard business office equipment.

INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employer has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); works in the vicinity of floor or wall openings, elevated platforms, and/or runways; ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; works on and around powered platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms; is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas;

exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, air containments, unclean or unsanitary conditions, electric shock; works with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines (e.g., HVAC equipment, pool equipment, fitness equipment); exposed to possible injury from explosions and/or falling from high places; works in or around crowds; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions;

infrequently lifts objects 50 lbs or less; infrequently carries objects 50 lbs or less; infrequently pushes objects 50 lbs. or less; infrequently pulls objects 50 lbs. less.

Note:

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered light to medium work.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:

JOB DUTIES in order of importance ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
For purposes of 42 USC 12101:

• 35% (1) Prepares engineering layouts for capital improvements (streets, storm, water, facility).
• 25% (2) Provides input to Chief Building and Zoning Officials on site plan submittals to City for review and action; revises base and zoning maps; reviews public records, legal plats, survey plat drawings of property surveys, and documents regarding annexations, easements, dedications and vacations prior to Council action; reviews development plans submitted to ensure compliance with City standards including, but not limited to, street construction, storm water management, traffic and sidewalk requirements.
• 15% (3) Directs and reviews design work of consultants performing work for the City; manages/supervises development of bid…