Engineering Aide; PDF

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Town of Lexington

We are currently accepting applications for the following part‑time (25 hrs/week) 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.

Performs engineering tasks for the Department of Public Works/Engineering department. Reviews and approves building and engineering permits, oversees and enforces Town specifications, reviews credentials and licenses of new contractors, updates websites (including posting construction progress, road closures, schedules, Town policy, and infrastructure issues), ensures compliance with Massachusetts DEP, monitors and tracks private projects, and performs all other related work as required.

• Reviews and approves building permits; reviews, approves, and issues engineering permits; oversees and enforces Town specifications; maintains the engineering permit portal, 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 property history.
• Manages engineering records.
• Communicates with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on records‑retention regulations.
• Manages and deposits revenue from permits; reconciles and submits a cash‑turnover report.
• Participates in personnel decisions, including interviewing job applicants.
• Continues education and career development by participating in association events.
• Reads and interprets Town bylaws; writes proposals 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 the situation dictates.

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.

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.

Given: None.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent, plus 5+ years of experience in a municipality or civil‑engineering firm, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 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 and the ability to read and generate design plans.
• Knowledge of administrative office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of project management.
• Knowledge of financial record keeping and budgeting.
• Familiarity with town government and the ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations required for department operations.
• Knowledge of mathematical functions to…