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Title:
Associate Engineer
FLSA Status: Exempt
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to
review and coordinate a variety of engineering projects,
analyze and interpret construction and planning documents,
review technical reports and plats, and provide information
and assistance to the public, management, and staff,
coordinates future CIP projects through the development of
scopes of work and cost estimates, monitors on-going
construction projects to verify that schedules and budgets
are being maintained. This is accomplished by 1) completing
plan reviews, providing technical support, coordinating work
with staff, and providing assistance to the public, 2)
designing, reviewing, and managing infrastructure and public
improvement projects, provide engineering solutions for
problems, prepare and execute capital improvement plans and
projects, and to analyze and interpret construction and
planning documents, or 3) identify needs, developing and
reviewing plans and specifications, designing solutions,
coordinating with departments, reviewing proposals and plan
documents, coordinating inspection, and responding to
inquires. Other duties include preparing maps and legal
descriptions, reviewing engineering calculations, assisting
with revisions and updates, managing agreements with other
agencies, updating guides, legal descriptions, reviewing
engineering calculations, assisting with revisions and
updates and coordinating activities with other departments
and agencies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Note:
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key
responsibilities of the position. The list of essential
functions below does not identify all duties performed by
any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please
be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical
demands of each essential function.
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(S) |
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(L) |
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(M) |
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(H) |
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(V) |
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Exerting up to 10 lbs.
occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting
most of the time. |
Exerting up to 20 lbs.
occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts
constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a
significant degree. |
Exerting 20-50 lbs.
occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs.
constantly. |
Exerting 50-100 lbs.
occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs.
constantly. |
Exerting over 100 lbs.
occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50
lbs. constantly. |
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Code |
Essential Functions-Development |
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1 |
L |
Reviews plans and documents by
interpreting materials, enforcing design guides,
enforcing all local, state and federal requirements, and
reviewing construction plans. |
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2 |
L |
Provides technical support by
assisting inspectors, interpreting plans, resolving
problems, conducting field visits, coordinating
activities with other departments, responding to
inquiries, creating and revising standards, and
preparing recommendations. |
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3 |
S |
Forecasts costs by reviewing and
amending budgets, monitoring expenditures, forecasting
future needs, preparing estimates, preparing schedules,
writing grant applications, and establishing staffing
requirements.
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4 |
S |
Complete design and review by
reviewing projects, checking details and layout,
verifying ordinance compliance, reviewing proposals for
engineering solutions, coordinating efforts with related
areas, estimating quantities and costs, preparing
estimates, verifying submitted bids, and responding to
related inquires. |
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5 |
S |
Monitors code compliance by
reviewing drawings and design for compliance, meeting
and coordinating with other agencies, assisting with
development of ordinances, standards and codes, and
researching new methods. |
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Code |
Essential Functions-CIP |
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1 |
S |
Prepare and administer the annual
budget by forecasting expenditures, presenting proposals
and capital projects for approval, authorizing payments
and monitoring expenditures for recommended adjustments. |
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2 |
S |
Coordinate with external agencies
by notifying agencies of impact of projects or work,
writing statements of work, attending board meetings and
conferences, composing agreements between agencies,
competing risk studies, prioritizing projects, and
facilitating meetings to discuss projects. |
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3 |
S |
Manages projects by scheduling and
facilitating regular update meetings, ensuring
compliance with plans and specifications, inspecting
workmanship and materials, scheduling and competing
inspections, coordinating efforts with contractors and
agencies, coordinating change orders, and reviewing and
processing payments. |
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4 |
L |
Provides technical support by
assisting inspectors, interpreting plans, resolving
problems, conducting field visits, coordinating
activities with other departments, responding to
inquiries, creating and revising standards, and
preparing recommendations. |
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5 |
S |
Forecasts costs by reviewing and
amending budgets, monitoring expenditures, forecasting
future needs, preparing estimates, preparing schedules,
writing grant applications, and establishing staffing
requirements.
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6 |
S |
Completes design and review by
reviewing projects, checking details and layout,
verifying ordinance compliance, reviewing proposals for
engineering solutions, coordinating efforts with related
areas, estimating quantities and costs, preparing
estimates, verifying submitted bids, and responding to
related inquires. |
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7 |
S |
Monitors code compliance by
reviewing drawings and design for compliance, meeting
and coordinating with other agencies, assisting with
development of ordinances, standards and codes, and
researching new methods. |
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8 |
S |
Manages project design and
construction projects by preparing statements of work,
participating in the procurement process, preparing
reports, coordinating and conducting public meetings,
coordinating work with departments and staff, monitoring
design and construction activities, and maintaining
schedules. |
JOB
REQUIREMENTS:
-Description of
Minimum Job Requirements-
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Formal Education |
Work requires broad knowledge in a
general professional or technical field. Knowledge is
normally acquired through four years of college
resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. |
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Experience |
Over one year up to and including
three years experience. |
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Supervision |
Job has no responsibility for the
direction or supervision of others. |
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Human Collaboration Skills |
Work may require providing advice
to others outside direct reporting relationships on
specific problems or general policies. Contacts may
require the consideration of different points of view to
reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be
necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. |
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Freedom to Act |
The employee normally performs the
job by following established standard operating
procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the
appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties.
Performance reviewed periodically. |
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Technical Skills |
Skilled: Work requires a
comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field
with use of analytical judgment and decision-making
abilities appropriate to the work environment of the
organization. |
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Budget Responsibility |
Position has limited fiscal
responsibility. May assist in the collection of data in
support of recommendations for departmental budget
allocations. May monitor division or program/project
level budget and expenditures. |
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Reading |
Advanced - Ability to read
literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical
journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal
documents. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at
the college level or above. However, it may be obtained
from experience and self-study. |
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Math |
Advanced - Ability to apply
fundamental concepts of theories, work with advanced
mathematical operations methods, and functions of real
and complex variables. Ordinarily, such education is
obtained in at the college level or above. However, it
may be obtained from experience and self-study. |
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Writing |
Advanced - Ability to write
editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.
Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college
level or above. However, it may be obtained from
experience and self-study. |
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Certification &
Other Requirements |
Valid driver's license |
OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:
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-Physical strength for this position is indicated below
with “X”- |
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Sedentary |
X |
Light |
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Medium |
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Heavy |
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Very Heavy |
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Exerting up to 10 lbs.
occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting
most of the time. |
Exerting up to 20 lbs.
occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts
constantly OR requires walking or standing to a
significant degree. |
Exerting 20-50 lbs.
occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs.
constantly. |
Exerting 50-100 lbs.
occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs.
constantly. |
Exerting over 100 lbs.
occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50
lbs. constantly. |
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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C
Continuously
2/3 or more of the time. |
F
Frequently
From 1/3 to 2/3 of the
time. |
O
Occasionally
Up to 1/3 of the time. |
R
Rarely
Less than 1 hour per
week. |
N
Never
Never occurs. |
Note: This is intended as a
description of the way the job is currently performed. It
does not address the potential for accommodation.
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-Physical Demand- |
-Frequency- |
-Brief Description-
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Standing |
F |
Making presentations, observing work site, observing
work duties, communicating with co-workers |
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Sitting |
F |
Desk work, meetings, driving |
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Walking |
F |
To
other departments/offices, around work site |
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Lifting |
F |
Supplies, files |
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Carrying |
F |
Supplies, files |
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Pushing/Pulling |
R |
File drawers |
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Reaching |
F |
For
supplies, for files |
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Handling |
F |
Paperwork |
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Fine Dexterity |
F |
Computer keyboard, telephone keypad, calculator |
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Kneeling |
O |
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower
shelves/ground |
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Crouching |
R |
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower
shelves/ground |
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Crawling |
R |
Under equipment |
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Bending |
R |
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower
shelves/ground |
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Twisting |
F |
From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicle |
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Climbing |
R |
Stairs |
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Balancing |
R |
On
step stools |
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Vision |
C |
Reading, computer screen, driving, observing work site |
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Hearing |
C |
Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public |
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Talking |
C |
Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public |
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Foot Controls |
O |
Driving |
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Other
(specified if applicable) |
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MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, AND HARDWARE:
Computers, printers and related software, vehicle, camera
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
C
Continuously |
F
Frequently |
O
Occasionally |
R
Rarely |
N
Never |
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D
Daily |
W
Several Times Per Week |
M
Several Times Per Month |
S
Seasonally |
N
Never |
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-Health and Safety Factors- |
| Mechanical Hazards |
N |
| Chemical Hazards |
N |
| Electrical Hazards |
N |
| Fire Hazards |
N |
| Explosives |
N |
| Communicable Diseases |
N |
| Physical Danger or
Abuse |
R |
| Other (see 1 below) |
N |
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-Environmental Factors- |
| Respiratory Hazards |
S |
| Extreme Temperatures |
S |
| Noise and Vibration |
N |
| Wetness/Humidity |
N |
| Physical Hazards |
N |
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(1) N/A
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
Safety vest, hard hat
NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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F
Frequently
From 1/3 to 2/3 of the
time |
O
Occasionally
Up to 1/3 of the time |
R
Rarely
Less than 1 hour per week |
N
Never
Never occurs |
-Description of Non-Physical Demands-
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-Frequency- |
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Time Pressure |
F |
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Emergency Situation |
O |
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Frequent Change of Tasks |
F |
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Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime |
R |
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Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously |
F |
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Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team |
F |
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Tedious or Exacting Work |
F |
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Noisy/Distracting Environment |
O |
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Other (see 2 below) |
N |
(2) N/A
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:
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Office Environment |
X |
Vehicle |
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Warehouse |
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Outdoors |
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Shop |
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Other (see 3 below) |
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Recreation/Neighborhood Center |
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(3)N/A
SIGNATURE
SIGNATURE – REVIEW AND
COMMENTS:
I have reviewed this description and understand the
requirements and responsibilities of the position.
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Signature of Employee
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Job Title of Supervisor |
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Signature of Supervisor
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Date |
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Job Title of Department Head |
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Signature of Department Head
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Comments:
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The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this
position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This description is subject to
modification as the needs and requirements of the position change.
City of Peoria Arizona an Equal Opportunity Employer
DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY
APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT.
Employment Hotline (Voice Only):
623-773-7105
Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES
8401 West
Monroe St, Suite 110 - Peoria Arizona 85345 - (623) 773-7100
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