Engineering Assistant II

Position: Engineering Assistant II - City
PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS:

Pay Range: 514

Hourly Rate: $32.49 - $49.66

FLSA Status:
Exempt

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.

APPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUND

* When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions. These application questions are based on the

Job Requirements for the position.

* Completion of the application questions is required.

* Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked.

* Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.

* Applicants may upload only two attachments. Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc. Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one file for upload.

* Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.

* Each application submission is reviewed independently.

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* Competitive pay

* An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement

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DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

The Engineering Assistant II is located in the Prequalification Section of Contract Administration in the Public Works Department. Contract Administration offers architectural and engineering contract services, contractor pre-qualification, and specification management for City departments. This ensures that completed projects meet the expectations and requirements of the City of Oklahoma City and its citizens. The Engineering Assistant II is responsible for supporting section activities by pre-qualifying contractors for eligibility to bid on construction projects or perform specific functions on public property in Oklahoma City.

This position also involves assisting with application reviews, reviewing construction bidding documents, creating letters and memos, and conveying technical information to staff and contractors.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the in the Project Management Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. Engineering Assistant II is a full proficiency, para-professional classification focused on the design, administration, or supervision of a major component of an engineering function. Specialized work areas include water, storm sewer, paving, building construction, or sanitary sewer.

Essential job functions include: designing or coordinating plans, specifications, and construction for projects prepared by the City within an assigned area; reviewing plans prepared by consultants that may impact the area; preparing various documents and reports; determining and monitoring funding allocations; and distributing required information to coordinate and facilitate construction. Engineering Assistants II may supervise a technical staff, with work products subject to review by a Civil Engineer or other immediate supervisor.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Knowledge of standards in the assigned engineering section.

* Skill in supervising technical personnel.

* Skill in devising solutions to engineering problems.

* Skill in retaining and recalling information.

* Skill in project research, design, and coordination.

* Skill in conveying technical information verbally and in writing.

* Skill in working projects through to completion within specified time periods.

* Skill in relating to others with tact and diplomacy.

* Skill in writing project specifications.

* Skill in coordinating divisional activities with state, federal, and regional agencies.

* Skill in establishing realistic…