Engineering Assistant II - City

Engineering Assistant II

The Engineering Assistant II is in the Technical Review Section of the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. This position is a full proficiency, para-professional classification focused on providing technical support to Professional Engineers in providing plan and document review, construction plans, revocable permits and right of way permit and public easement reviews.

This position is located in the Engineering 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.

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.

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 goals and objectives for a work section. Skill in evaluating projects for compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations. Skill in relating written information to drawn or sketched information. Skill in critically reviewing the work products of staff. Ability to work independently.

Ability to travel. Willingness to assume responsibility for decisions made and work performed.

Experience in design, plan review and project specifications of civil engineering plans. Experience in review, preparation, or interpretation of final plats and legal descriptions. Knowledge of FEMA rules and regulations. Knowledge of paving and drainage design standards and requirements. Minimum of five (5) years' experience in civil engineering, storm sewer, or technical review and regulations field.