Applicants must also complete a City of Fairmont employment application, available online at www.fairmontwv.gov.
1. POSITION TITLE:
Senior Engineer
2. DEPARTMENT:
Utilities/Engineering
3. PAY GRADE:
590 (Exempt)
4. SALARY:
$66,504.00 (through July 7, 2024)
$68,499.00 (effective July 8, 2024)
5. JOB TYPE:
Full-time
6. REPORTS TO:
Utility Manager, Professional Engineer, or their designee
7. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK OF THE POSITION:
This is a highly responsible administrative and engineering position involving the direction of the Engineering Department of the Utility Departments in the planning, design and construction of capital improvement projects and day to day operations.
The Senior Engineer furnishes engineering advice to all City departments. The engineer reviews all engineering design work and acts as a liaison with consulting engineers on projects undertaken by the City of Fairmont.
Work performed will be in accordance with the dictates of the engineering profession, City ordinances and procedural policies. The Engineer works with a considerable amount of independence and initiative in accomplishing program objectives.
8. DUTIES OF THE POSITION (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY):
The Senior Engineer plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Engineering Department of the Utility Departments, oversees the planning, design and construction of Sanitary Sewer Board, Water Department, Storm Water and General Fund projects. Manages the geographical information system (GIS) of the Utility Departments. Reviews proposed subdivisions for compliance to City of Fairmont standards in the areas of road construction, storm water drainage control, sanitary sewerage and water distribution. Other duties as assigned.
9. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises and directs the employees in the Engineering Divion of the Utility Departments.
10. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
This position requires an extensive knowledge of civil engineering practices and methods. The Senior Engineer must be able to communicate effectively.
11. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY FOR WORK PREPARATION:
Requirements are a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university. Knowledge and experience in Water, Sewer, Stormwater Utilities, Municipal separate storm sewer systems, and Combined Sewer Overflow regulations are preferred but not required. Must possess a valid driver's license.
12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Work is conducted both indoors and outdoors. The noise levels are typical of those environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: speak clearly, be able to speak publicly, hear, reach with hands and arms, have good finger and hand dexterity, walk, sit, stand, bend, climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, crouch, crawl, kneel and stoop. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Incumbents of this position will be exposed to noise, dust and inclement weather conditions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $66,504.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
Fairmont, WV 26554: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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