Assistant District Engineer

Job Description

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* This position offers competitive pay, regular hours, and unmatched benefits including paid holidays, vacation, & sick time, a family health care plan, & a retirement plan.**

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* JOB DESCRIPTION
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* Job Title:
Assistant District Engineer
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* Reports To:
District Engineer
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* General Statement of Responsibilities
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Under general supervision, this position is primarily responsible for the review of Drainage Impact Analyses, Drainage Plans, and Plats for the District. Includes interfacing with Applicant Engineers, Surveyors, Developers, and Owners. Additional responsibilities may include technical consultation with Staff and Engineering design support for District projects.

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* Essential Job Functions
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• Work under the general guidance of the District's Engineer.
• Technical review of Drainage Impact Analyses, Drainage Plans and Plats to ensure conformance with District's Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines.
• Communicate, coordinate, and work with Applicants to address their questions and needs throughout the review and approval process.
• Prepare communications related to Plan and Plat review and assist in the maintenance of those records.
• Assist with technical design and plan preparation for in-house District projects.
• Assist with preparing cost estimates for material and labor on various projects.
• Visit worksites as necessary.
• Serve as technical consultant to District Staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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* Eligibility Requirements
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  * Engineering – A Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering is required.
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  * FE Exam – Applicant must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination in order to be considered for this position.
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  * TBPELS Registration – Applicant must be registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) to be considered for this position. A State of Texas registered Professional Engineer also satisfies this requirement.

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* Required Knowledge & Skills
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  * Computer Skills – Utilizes a computer with AutoCAD, word processing, spreadsheets and related software to effectively complete a variety of technical tasks with reasonable speed and accuracy.
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  * Criteria Knowledge – Thorough knowledge of the District's Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines for the purpose of plan review and interfacing with the public.
• ** H &H Modeling Knowledge – Ability to review and interpret Hydrologic and Hydraulic models and reports for the purpose of verifying conformance with District criteria.
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  * Surveying Knowledge – Understands how to read and interpret surveying documents, easements, topographic surveys, etc.
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  * Interpersonal Relationships/Customer Service – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees and all levels of management to include representatives from other departments and organizations.
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  * Judgment/ Decision Making – Evaluates the best method of research and then exercises appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and resolving complex matters. Seeks confirmation from co-workers when uncertain of the correct answer, procedure, etc.
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  * Time Management – Plans and organizes daily work routine. Estimates expected time of completion for elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Implements work activities in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. Consistently completes time sensitive items prior to reasonable deadlines.
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  * Communication – Strong ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to communicate ideas and proposals verbally and in writing effectively so others will understand, to include the preparation of calculations, design concepts, technical specifications, etc. Ability to listen,…