Engineering Associate II; A262230-1 Construction Inspection

Position: Engineering Associate II, (A262230-1), 211, Construction Inspection
Works closely with all City departments, TXDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) contractors, consultants and engineering firms in reviewing of site developments, drainage calculations, pavement design calculations, structures, buildings, parking lots, subdivisions and major roadway plans concerning traffic operations, signing, signals, pavement markings, traffic impact analysis, access management, street lights and roadway design, water distribution and wastewater collection systems, and preparing department review comments.  

Performs a variety of civil engineering duties including the preparation of plans, specifications and construction plans under the supervision of a Professional Engineer related to City projects, including but not limited to drainage calculations, pavement structure design, construction details, cost estimates, survey maps, legal descriptions, traffic signals, signing, pavement markings and traffic control systems, water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

* Participates in public meetings and hearings, including Planning & Zoning Commission, other public agencies meetings and makes presentations to the public and decision-making groups.

* Analyses traffic Safety issues and prepare reports detailing specific recommendations for implementation.  Makes presentations to City Council, committees, schools and other interested groups.

* Performs a variety of civil engineering duties including the preparation of design, cost estimates, specifications and plans related to City projects under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.

* Must have working experience in the use of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, City of Laredo Standard Technical Specifications, TxDOT specifications, Subdivision Ordinance.

* Must be familiar with engineering functions and field data collections and analysis to assist in the preparation of survey mas and maps and legal descriptions.

* Performs drafting duties utilizing AUTOCAD Civil 3D, Arc GIS and other available drafting software.

* Supervises, plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates; instructs and trains in correct methods and procedures; reviews and evaluates employees' performance.

* Carries out the City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan.

* Processes customer service requests by obtaining complete customer data and information pertaining to the nature of the complaint. Gather facts from customers and other staff sources, as well as, reference physical location of complaint, and contact appropriate internal or external organizations for further processing.

* Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors, and other business contacts.

* Must follow all rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone communications.

* Will be required to drive a City vehicle for city business use.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

* Knowledge in the use of the GPS, data collector, up-load and download field data. Analyze and process data collected in the field. Prepare Survey Maps and Metes and Bounds.

* Knowledge of mathematics and science is required for design, computation, and analysis of plans, specifications, and field survey data.

* Knowledge of the principles and methods of administration, organization, and supervision.

* Knowledge in customer service, public relations, computer information systems, communications, and organization databases.

* Knowledge in the application of basic accounting principles necessary to accomplish financial management tasks such as preparing budgets, monitoring program costs, and project cost estimating.

Skills and Abilities:

* Ability to analyze, organize, and manage public works projects.

* Ability to prepare a variety of clear, concise, and technical reports.

* Ability to maintain good health and physical…