Engineering Aide Department of Public Works

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

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

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.

• 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 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.

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.

Valid Massachusetts Driver’s license is required.

Familiarity with Civil Engineering practices. Knowledge and ability to read and generate design plans. Knowledge of administrative office practices and procedures. Knowledge of project management. Knowledge of financial record keeping. Familiarity with town government. Knowledge or ability to learn new technology quickly. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations required for department operations. Knowledge of mathematical…