Engineering Aide; PDF

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Town of Lexington

We are currently accepting applications for the following part-time (25hrs/wk) position:

Engineering Aide
Department of Public Works

Anticipated Hourly Range: $30.47 - $34.77
with excellent benefits

The REQUIRED Town of Lexington application form must be received in the Town's Human Resource
Department. This position is open until filled

Summary
Performs engineering tasks for Department of Public Works/Engineering department. Reviews and approves
building and issues engineering permits. Oversees and enforces Town specifications. Reviews credentials and
licenses of new contractors. Updates websites, including posting construction progress, road closures and
schedules, Town policy, and infrastructure issues. Ensures compliance with Massachusetts DEP. Monitors and
tracks private projects. Performs all other related work, as required.

Essential Functions
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that

may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the

work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

* Reviews and approves building permits. Reviews, approves, and issues Engineering permits. Oversees and
enforces Town specifications. Maintains Engineering permit portal, including changing, editing, and adding
applications. Reviews credentials and provides licenses to new contractors.

* Updates websites, including posting construction progress, road closures, schedules, Town policy, and
infrastructure issues.

* Ensures compliance with Massachusetts DEP permitting.

* Monitors and tracks private projects. Communicates project updates to customers, via email, website and
social media. Sets up and attends project meetings.

* Provides and coordinates communication to residents and businesses on major capital projects.

* Attends meetings on projects. Administers and provides support materials for projects.

* Communicates with department staff.

* Meets with builders to review requests and concerns.

* Responds to questions and requests for information, including Public Records Requests.

* Researches records and plans for residents, external engineers, and surveyors.

* Conducts research on Middlesex Registry of Deeds, examining the history of property.

* Manages Engineering records.

* Communicates with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on records retention regulations.

* Manages and deposits revenue from permits. Reconciles and submits cash turnover report.

* Participates in personnel decisions, including interviewing job applicants.

* Continues education and career development by participation in association events.

* Reads and interprets Town Bylaws. Writes proposal to change bylaws. Writes and reviews Town policy for
accreditation.

* Provides training on VPC Opengov. software, records retention, and the department's organizational plans.

* Performs other similar or related duties, as required or as situation dictates.

Supervision
Supervision Scope:
Performs varied and responsible functions requiring a technical working knowledge of
departmental operations and the exercise of judgment and initiative, particularly in situations not clearly defined
by precedent or established procedures.

Supervision Received:
Works under the broad supervision of the Town Engineer, following department rules,
regulations and policies; duties require the ability to plan and perform operations and independently complete
assigned tasks, according to prescribed time schedules.

Supervision Given:
None.

Recommended

Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience
Associates degree or equivalent, plus 5+ years of experience in a municipality or Civil Engineering firm or an
equivalent combination of education, training and experience are required. Computer literacy is required. FE or
PE is preferred. Ability to operate CAD is preferred. Public speaking experience is highly desirable. Bachelor of
Science in Civil Engineering is preferred.

Special Requirements :
Valid Massachusetts Driver's license is required.

Knowledge:
Familiarity with Civil Engineering practices. Knowledge and ability to read…