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CITY OF SALINA

POSITION DESCRIPTION

CLASS TITLE: Civil Engineer I GR: 116 FLSA: Exempt DATE: 07/24/2024

DEPARTMENT: Public Works DIVISION: Engineering

REPORTS TO: City Engineer APPROVED: JOB CODE: 6000

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general direction; performs work in technical field and office engineering work relating to sanitary sewer,

water, street, traffic control, and storm water projects. Work varies requiring interpretive judgement within

prescribed standards and procedures.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

o Reviews plans and specifications for both private developments and public works projects for compliance with

pertinent codes and accepted engineering practices; conducts subsequent field inspections to assure

compliance with the approved plans and specifications; actively involved in the development review process.

o Assists with the implementation and management of a storm water program; reviews and prepares complex

calculations for drainage studies and hydraulic water modeling; develops technical construction plans and

specifications for installation of water lines, sewer lines, and street and drainage improvements.

o Prepares engineering estimates of public works projects; assists with the preparation of engineering feasibility

reports; assists with the assignment of addresses.

o Prepares and reviews traffic control related analysis; works with Computer-aided drafting and design (CADD),

Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and other technical software systems.

o Assists with coordination of projects with other departments, local, state, and federal agencies.

o Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:

None.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following:

o Bachelors Degree in Engineering from ABET accredited university, with a preference for the civil

discipline.

o Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Kansas or the ability to acquire it within six (6)

months of appointment.

o Interim Engineer (IE) certificate preferred

o One (1) year minimum design experience on civil engineering projects in the private sector

preferred.

o Must possess a valid Kansas drivers license.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:

None.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)

Apply knowledge of principles, practices and equipment used in civil engineering. (Daily)

Apply knowledge of construction specifications and plans, and of regulations relating to public works construction

by contract. (Daily)

Possess knowledge of acceptable engineering practices. (Daily)

Coordinate and schedule engineering and construction projects effectively in accordance with approved policies

and time constraints. (Daily)

CLASS TITLE: Civil Engineer I DEPARTMENT: Public Works/Engineering PAGE: 2

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (CONTD):

Review plans and specifications. (Daily)

Exhibit skill in performing difficult technical computations, estimates, and tests, and in compiling Engineering data

and statistics. (Daily)

Possess skills in communicating with developers and contractors in securing compliance with plans and

specifications. (Daily)

Effectively communicate orally and in writing. (Daily)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Work Type: Medium, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force fre quently,

and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Climbing/Balancing: Climb inclines and ladders, uneven surfaces, balance required.

Stooping/Bending: Frequently.

Stand/Sit: Sit about 65 percent of the time.

Reaching: Frequent, overhead as well as horizontal.

Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions.

Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions.

Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear.

Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken words.

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates precision equipment requiring moderate ability.

Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates precision equipment requiring moderate ability.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Inside/Outside: Work inside and outside.

Cold/Heat: Adverse conditions possible.

Wet/Dry: Adverse weather conditions possible.

Noise/Vibrations: Heavy construction possible.

Hazards: Moderate exposure to traffic and construction hazards.

Fumes/Dust/Odors: Moderate exposure to dust and construction equipment fumes.

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