Canton Engineer II WRF

City of Canton, Ohio; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Sick time

Personal holidays

Job summary

The City of Canton, Ohio seeks an Engineer II to oversee public works projects applying civil engineering, surveying, GIS, and project management expertise. You will supervise staff, plan scope, cost, and schedule, and coordinate with staff and stakeholders.

Direct reporting to the Superintendent or designee. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in civil, chemical, or environmental engineering, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and PE license is a plus.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, surveying, GIS, and project management.
• Ability to plan departmental projects and prepare related scope, design, estimates, and specifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with officials, contractors, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, design and construction of departmental projects.
• Rank professional services firms as part of the selection process.
• Coordinate projects with staff and other interested parties; represent the department at meetings.
• Operates survey equipment including GPS devices.
• Creates CADD drawings.
• Prepares loan and grant applications.
• Assists in long-range planning and capital improvement planning.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and technical reports.

Skills

Civil engineering

Surveying

GIS

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Salary Range

$60,311 - $88,562 (+$10-$20/hour in benefits)

Benefits

Employment with the City of Canton comes with an array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, sick time, and personal holidays.

Eligibility

This is an open examination. To be eligible for the position under this examination, all applicants must be U.S. citizens or have a valid permanent resident card. Applicants must be a High School graduate or possess a G.E.D, and must be at least 18 years of age.

Job Description

General Statement of Duties

This is a responsible, professional, technical, and managerial position. An employee in the classification performs advanced work which may involve the application of civil engineering, surveying, Geographic Information System (G.I.S.), or project management experience to the design, oversight, and construction of public works projects. Work is performed under the general direction of the administrative staff and is reviewed upon completion for conformity with all pertinent standards, rules and regulations. The assignments are usually broad in scope with opportunity for use of professional judgment. This individual is responsible for the direction of work and manner of accomplishment of the work by assigned personnel, as well as for meeting scope, time deadlines, and cost projections. The exercise of technical judgment on important project details and the selection of sound engineering protocol will be followed at all times and will be a routine requirement of the job. This individual will directly supervise subordinate personnel as needed to complete the work. This person reports directly to the Superintendent or their designee.

Distinguishing Features Of The Class

Performs relevant hands‑on, technical, supervisorial, and managerial functions of the department as needed. Requires thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, surveying, G.I.S., and project management. Must possess the ability to work independently and in group setting with minimal supervision. Physical condition required for walking, bending, stooping, and data entry both in the office and in the field under diverse weather conditions.

Description Of Work

• The Engineer II is responsible for assisting the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent in developing, implementing, supervising, and managing various projects needed in order to improve and maintain plant performance.
• Ranks professional services firms as part of the selection process.
• Responsible for assisting the WRF Superintendent in planning, design and construction of departmental projects including preparation of preliminary engineering reports, detailed construction plans, specifications, construction management, etc.
• Tracks adherence to project scope, cost, and schedule.
• Responsible for all aspects of creating, directing and managing various departmental projects.
• Creates CADD drawings.
• Coordinates projects with staff and other interested parties. Represents the department at meetings and provides relevant technical expertise.
• Operates survey equipment including GPS devices.
• Prepares loan and grant applications.
• Assists in establishing departmental goals, objectives, long‑range planning, project prioritization, capital improvement planning, etc.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and technical reports.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, surveying, Geographical Information Systems, and project management or any combination of the above as needed by the department. Ability to plan departmental projects and prepare related scope, design, estimates, and specifications. Knowledge of construction materials and of approved standards of safety as related to designs and specifications. Skill and ability required in the use of engineering, surveying, or G.I.S instruments and equipment including the use of computers and handheld electronic devices. Must be able to utilize and demonstrate fundamental competency with relevant computer software such as that used for drafting, mapping, engineering design, project management, hydraulic modeling, asset management, work orders, cost analysis, and budgeting. Ability to prepare technical and administrative reports. Ability to analyze situations and develop workable solutions. This position requires the application of good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various government officials, contractors, consultants, employees, and the general public. Ability to successfully supervise employees.

Acceptable Experience And Training

Graduation from an accredited college or university in good standing with a Bachelor's degree in civil, chemical or environmental engineering, project management, or related field experience and at least 3 years of significant, relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training which provide the required knowledge, skill, and ability to successfully perform the job at a high level. Possession of a license to practice as a Registered Professional Engineer, a Registered Professional Surveyor, or a graduate degree in a related field is a plus.

Testing Information

SHOULD TEN OR FEWER QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS BE RECEIVED NAMES WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION FILING DATE. SHOULD MORE THAN TEN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGISTER FOR THIS EXAMINATION, THOSE APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT, LOCATION, DATE, AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.

Repeating an Exam: Per OAC Rule 123: 1-9-01, an applicant who has competed in a civil service examination cannot repeat that examination or take an examination for the same classification within FOUR MONTHS from the date of original examination, unless an alternative form of examination is given, or unless other standards are specific in the examination announcement.

RATING Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.

Additional Information

• DISCLAIMER* All applicants should receive an email from [e-mail] confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at [e-mail] to confirm that your application went through. Once Civil Service processes applications, you will be emailed again within 5 business days. Should you not receive an email, please call our office at 330-489-3360.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS

As provided in ORC 124.23C, any person who has completed service in the uniformed services, who have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service, and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United Stated may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 – Long version), and upon this filing, the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade. A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the member’s initial entry‑level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT

Pursuant to Civil Service Rules, applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for is subject to a drug test. Accordingly, eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.

NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Be advised that candidates will be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non‑merit factor.

Employees Benefits

City of Canton permanent, full‑time employees (working 30 hours per week or more) and their eligible dependents become eligible for comprehensive health benefits on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Health benefits include hospitalization, outpatient services, prescription coverage, dental and vision coverage, and group life insurance.

Time off benefits may include paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.

Full‑time employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the program and how to qualify, visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

All Safety Forces (Police and Fire) become members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension (OP & F). All other employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

For additional information regarding benefits, contact the Human Resources Department at 330.438.4136.