Engineering Assistant

Job Description

Pay And Fair Labor Standards Act (Flsa) Status:

Pay Range: 511ne

Hourly Rate: $28.08 - $42.87

FLSA Status:
Non-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 field for upload.
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.

For detailed information about the City's hiring and background processes, check out the Quick Guide to Hiring and Background Checks

If you have questions, check out the Frequently Asked Questions

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Departmental Information

This position is responsible for reviewing plans related to water and wastewater systems, providing planning services, and processing record information requests. The role involves collaborating with contractors, consultants, engineers, and other City departments to deliver support and guidance on water and wastewater utility matters.

Job Summary

This position is located in the Engineering Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City. Engineering Assistant I is a para-professional classification in which the worker must assume considerable responsibility for the design and generation of plans for proposed construction projects within an assigned area. Specialized work areas include paving, drainage, sanitary sewer, water lines, and airport construction.

The required knowledge and skills of the assigned work unit must be acquired prior to assuming the position. Essential job functions include: gathering data for use in project designs or reports; reviewing construction plans and making recommended revisions on the basis of technical merit; responding to information requests; writing work orders, construction specifications, and other documents necessary for contract compliance or future reference;

and supervising technical support staff by delegating, prioritizing, and reviewing their work. Work assignments, which are both general and specific in nature, are received verbally and in writing and are subject to extensive review by an 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 and design alternatives in the assigned work area (e.g., paving, drainage, sanitary sewer, water lines, or airport construction.)
• Knowledge of available data sources for information required on plans and in reports.
• Knowledge of required inclusions on technical drawings.
• Skill in assessing salient technical information.
• Skill in efficient, accurate, and complete disposition of projects.
• Skill in conveying technical information both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in critically reviewing drawings for design, accuracy, and neatness.
• Skill in relating written technical information to drawings.
• Skill in performing mathematical computations following standard formulas.
• Skill in determining the most appropriate designs to meet field conditions and applicable standards.
• Skill in preparing cost estimates.
• Skill in supervising.
• Ability to retain and recall information.
• Ability to keep abreast of project status in the assigned work area.
• Ability to travel.

Preferred…