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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Engineer I City of Twin Falls Class Specification Staff Engineer I Class Code Number: 432-03 Pay Grade: 11 FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt Effective Date: June 1, 2011 Department: Engineering Revision Date: Oct. 29, 2025 Supervisor: Assistant City Engineer General Statement of Duties Provides engineering work including planning, investigation, design, evaluation and oversight of civil projects; performs related work as required. Classification Summary The Staff Engineer I is an Engineering-In-Training position responsible for engineering, design and construction management of various projects which may include airport, roads, irrigation projects, pipelines, water and sewage systems and other municipal infrastructure projects. The work requires judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques,procedures and criteria; The work is performed under the supervision and general direction of the Assistant City Engineer or other licensed Professional Engineer. An employee in this class performs the duties of other employees in the Engineering Department as required or as assigned by supervisory personnel. The Staff Engineer I may assign and coordinate the work of other staff to meet project requirements. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment, although some work is accomplished in an outdoor environment which may involve adverse weather conditions. Examples of Work (Illustrative Only) Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Provides project management for various capital improvement and public works projects from conceptual design through construction; • Prepares plans and specifications for bidding and construction; prepares addendums during bidding, answers bidder's questions, evaluates bids, and prepares City Council memos to award construction contracts; • Works within defined budget to negotiate contracts and amendments; • Coordinates plan review and resolution of comments with various federal, state, county, and other agencies to obtain approvals and permits for projects; • Coordinates with in-house and outside professionals to obtain easements and right-of- way for projects; Staff Engineer Page 2 • Provides technical reviews of plans and specifications for projects; prepares cost estimates; • Attends pre-bid meetings and assists in resolving change orders and requests for information; • Prepares City Council memos for award of engineering contracts for review by superiors and the City Engineer; • Conducts inspections of projects to determine soundness or proper installation of unusual designs, materials, or equipment; • Reviews and approves consultant and contractor invoices for various projects; • Provides technical recommendations to support Public Works management staff, • Prepares, coordinates, and/or reviews intergovernmental agreements with agencies for capital improvement and public works projects; • Examines a wide variety of building plans for conformity with construction codes; • Reviews plans for structural code compliance; ensures structural safety and integrity is adequately addressed; • Enforces City Codes by keeping current on City Code changes, Engineering standards and specifications, and conducting field reviews and inspections; • Reviews proposed new subdivision developments, including subdivision plat reviews, construction plan reviews of street designs,water and sewer designs, storm water management and pressure irrigation systems; • Reviews plans based on City code and policies and engineering design standards; • Prepares reports and makes verbal presentations; • Assists the public with questions and concerns, filling out permits or finding information; • Works with other City departments to assist them with designs for projects or any needed information; • Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions; • Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems; • Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities; • Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner. Other Duties and Responsibilities • May apply for and oversee grants for the department; • Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: • Engineering project management; • Contract and specification preparation; • City of Twin Falls and ISPWC Specification and Drawings; • General civil engineering application and principles; • Idaho Department of Environmental Quality standards and specifications; • Written and verbal communication and negotiation techniques; Staff Engineer Page 3 • Surveying practices; • Computer design and drafting techniques; • Materials, methods and tools involved in construction, repair or retrofit of municipal infrastructure. Ability to: • Manage and direct engineering work of project staff, including outside consultants; • Plan, schedule, conduct and/or coordinate detailed phases of engineering work; • Survey and inspect projects; • Provide public works project designs,plans and specifications; • Administer projects and contracts, compose correspondence and answer public inquiries and complaints; • Work independently or cooperatively as a member of a team to complete work on schedule and according to quality control standards; • Manage and organize projects; • Communicate effectively with other City employees, engineers, developers, contractors, supervisory personnel, City Council and the public; • Quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology; • Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions; • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Departments and City employees; • Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines; • Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices; • Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks. Minimum Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related degree; and Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work. • Valid Idaho Driver's License Special Qualifications • Certified Engineer Intern(EI) aka Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Essential Physical Abilities • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively; • Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to supervise subordinates and perform on- site field inspections of on-going projects checking for conformity, specifications, etc.; Staff Engineer Page 4 • Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to drive to various locations and operate computer equipment, and other office and engineering equipment; • Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in a general office environment as well as conducting on-site field inspections, which may require walking and minor lifting.