JOB POSTING

JOB TITLE:	Assistant Township Engineer

DEPARTMENT:	Engineering/Planning/Zoning

REPORTS TO:	Township Engineer

FULL TIME --	35 hours a week; 8:30-4:30, 1-hour lunch

May need to be available for emergencies

POSTING DATE: June 27, 2016

CONTACT: Interested candidates shall submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirement by July 29, 2016 via email to jewelm@robbinsville-twp.org. Please use “Assistant Township Engineer” in the Subject line, or mail to Jewel Morgan, Human Resources Coordinator, Robbinsville Township, 1 Washington Blvd., Suite 6 Robbinsville, NJ 08691. EOE

SUMMARY

Assist Township Engineer in performing all tasks required of the Department. This includes capital engineering projects, project development, design, design oversight, project management, and construction management. Assists in the Administration and Implementation of the Township’s Engineering Program. Perform escrow engineering reviews and site observation.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Township Engineer

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision is exercised over subordinate professional, technical, clerical and contractual personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to regularly use hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls and to reach with hands and arms.

Frequently required to stand, walk, talk, hear, sit, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell.

Must be able to lift, move, and carry up to 25 pounds routinely and occasionally up to 75 pounds.

Ability to work in outside weather conditions which may include exposure to heat, cold, wet, and/or humid conditions.

Frequently works near moving equipment and occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, vapors, mists, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

Assists in preparing capital improvement descriptions and cost estimates for projects to be executed by contractors or by Township personnel, such as construction or repair of roads, storm drainage, sewers, recreation areas, parks, curbs and sidewalks, traffic signals, and parking lots;

Develops project plans and specifications; assists in preparing capital budget estimates and applications for state project funding for road and street improvement, and in administering approved projects.

Participates in implementing approved projects by preparing plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid and contract documents, and executing surveys, designs and drawings; monitors contractors' work to assure compliance with specifications, provides counsel on problems, approves changes, and certifies payments. Performs project management including work progress schedules and payment vouchers. Conducts pre-bid, pre-construction and final inspection meetings.

Reviews site plans, subdivision plans, drainage calculations, grading plans, and cut sheets to assure compliance with specifications and Township ordinances and plans, and for sound engineering design.

Works with planning and zoning board by reviewing site plans, subdivision plans, drainage calculations, grading plans and cut sheets to assure compliance with Township, State and Federal regulations and also for sound engineering design. As required, attends Technical Review Committee and Board meetings, some of which may be held in the evening.

Confers with other Township officials and officials of utilities and of other government agencies concerning projects, legal requirements and mutual problems; reviews plan for other Township departments.

Provides technical advice to other departments concerning public improvement projects.

Assists in record keeping and other engineering office operations, including calculating inspection fees, filing maps, documents and subdivision plans, and filing for DEP permits.

Answers public inquiries and complaints. Meets with residents concerning site related problems and offers recommendations.

Provides contractors and general public with technical information relating to engineering projects.

Field work may include, but not limited to, inspections of various construction sites and collection of field data necessary to prepare plans and specifications for engineering projects. Entry into brooks, manholes, catch basins and other structures will be necessary at times.

Visits construction sites and advises personnel on compliance to plans and specifications. Construction sites include, but are not limited to, residential subdivisions, commercial sites and public works projects. Reviews problems in the field and advises on appropriate corrective measures.

Responds to emergencies; assumes the Township Engineer's duties in his/her absence.

Collaborates with the Building Department and Code Enforcement in responding to issues.

Manages compliance with the state Storm Water Management regulations and FEMA requirements.

Prepares planning and analysis reports utilizing the Township’s Geographic Information System.

Supports Township policies and procedures.

Supports the Township’s policies on Anti-harassment and discrimination and is a role model to staff regarding appropriate behavior in the workplace.

Performs additional duties as assigned by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as related to the preparation of plans, specifications and designs for public improvement construction projects.

Thorough knowledge of AutoCad techniques and practices.

Thorough knowledge of modern methods and techniques of the construction and maintenance of public improvement projects.

Thorough knowledge of land and engineering survey systems, methods and techniques.

Working knowledge of office computer use, specifically Windows XP, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel & Access) and the ability to learn new software.

Working knowledge of computers and GIS applications including ESRI ArcMap.

Ability to prepare technical reports.

Ability to organize assigned technical field and office engineering work.

Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files.

Ability to take the lead in field parties and work.

Ability to conduct and supervise inspections and investigations of work in progress.

Ability to perform and organize work independently.

Excellent verbal, written and customer service skills.

Ability to prepare effective correspondence.

Ability to work through public relations problems courteously and tactfully.

Ability to prioritize many competing tasks on a regular basis.

Shows appreciation for contributions and achievements, developing teamwork and building staff morale.

Provides coaching and mentoring to staff.

Supports Township policies and procedures.

Supports the Township’s policies on Anti-harassment and discrimination and is a role model to staff regarding appropriate behavior in the workplace.

Working knowledge of Edmunds financial software.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.

Ability to establish and maintain effective cooperative working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, subordinates, officials, general contractors and the public.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience: Graduation from a college or university with an ABET accredited engineering program with major work in civil engineering. Civil engineering experience in the design, maintenance and construction of projects including the preparation and review of construction plans and specifications is desired.

Licensing &/or Certifications: Possession of a Professional Engineers license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. An EIT may be considered given the candidate’s experience.

Special Requirements: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in the state of New Jersey.

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