JOB TITLE:  CIVIL ENGINEER I
JOB REFERENCE #:  042714		DEPT.:  Public Works
Reviews plans for street and drainage system construction projects and inspects construction for compliance with approved plans and specifications.
SALARY RANGE:  $33,859 - $50,789		NO. OF AVAILABLE POSITIONS:  1	GRADE:  869
This position is full-time, not eligible for overtime AND is a Limited Service Position.
APPLICATION PROCESS SUBMIT:         (1) City of Little Rock Employment Application and                         (2) a Resume by the Closing Date.  NOTE:             Application documents, once submitted, will be subject to disclosure as a public record under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.   THIS POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE VACANCY IS FILLED. Click Here to Apply On Line
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE: Room 130W West Wing of City Hall 500 West Markham LR, AR  72201-1428	FAX (501) 371-4496 Office Hours: Monday - Thursday (7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Friday (7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

 

$ $ $ EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE (refer to back of this announcement) $ $ $

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Serves as liaison for major street and drainage projects by relating information to City employees, consulting engineers, contractors and affected agencies and by ensuring that affected agencies are notified of project specifications, funding requirements and any applicable federal, state or local regulations.  Serves as project manager for street and drainage construction projects by maintaining records of funds available and amount spent, and by inspecting construction periodically.  Investigates citizen complaints regarding street and drainage systems and recommends methods of correcting problems.  Recommends street and drainage construction projects needed to eliminate specific problems or to implement portions of master plans.  Reviews plans for street and drainage construction projects to assure compliance with specifications, master plans and ordinances.  Prepares material for presentation to City Boards and Commissions regarding specific projects as assigned.  Prepares designs for assigned projects, including drainage calculations, material specifications, estimates of materials needed and total cost.  Performs special engineering studies as assigned, such as review of specific ordinances related to street and drainage systems and related engineering areas.  Visits areas to be annexed into the City to collect data on existing street and drainage systems.  Maintains a file for each project, including plans, correspondence, design changes and fund availability and usage.  Composes correspondence to engineers and consultants related to construction projects and inspection findings.  Prepares regular and special reports on project status for use by the Director of Public Works.  Prepares and reviews consultant’s computer-generated analysis of drainage systems checking flow capacities, hydraulic grade lines, and velocities.  Assists survey crew in collecting survey data for design purposes.  Prepares right-of-way acquisition documents for in-house projects; prepares legal documents for temporary construction easements for in-house projects.  Monitors project expenditures to ensure budget amounts are not exceeded; processes purchase orders for payment to vendors and contractors with supervisor’s approval.  Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:  Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related area; and at least one (1) year of experience at the level of Civil Engineer – Engineer Intern (EI), in civil engineering, or a related area; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess registration as an Engineer Intern (EI) before employment; must possess registration in the State of Arkansas as an Engineer Intern (EI) within one (1) year of employment; must maintain registration for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

 

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