UTILITY ENGINEER 3007

Department / Division: PUBLIC UTILITIES ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Executive
CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System
PAY GRADE: 30

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to perform administrativesupervisory functions associated with planning, coordinating, and supervising public utility projects. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, insures that water and sewer utilities are installed according to Athens- Clarke County specifications, monitors the capacity of public utilities, provides information to the public regarding the availability of public utilities, maintains records, supervises assigned staff, and performs additional tasks as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises and evaluates assigned staff, handles all employee concerns, directs work assignments, counsels and disciplines employees when necessary, and completes employee performance appraisals. Reviews water and sewer construction plans for compliance with Athens- Clarke County standards. Evaluates potential water and sewer line capabilities makes appropriate recommendations. Plans, designs, supervises, and reviews public utility construction projects. Coordinates surveys. Provides public policy information to the public. Plans and supervises the G.I.S. mapping of public utilities lines. Reviews final plats makes recommendations. Plans, coordinates, and reviews the installation of utility lines. Serves as Project Engineer for public utilities additions and improvements. Tracks work progress and performs final inspection of contracted public utility projects. Estimates materials and job costs to complete public utility projects. Writes specifications and bids. Coordinates the acquisition of rights-of-way and easements. Coordinates and reviews the construction of buildings. Receives andor prepares reports, correspondence, forms, charts, and other documentation reviews, processes, andor forwards as appropriate maintains records performs other clerical duties. Answers the telephone provides information, advice, and guidance takes and relays messages andor directs calls to appropriate personnel returns calls as necessary. Responds to routine requests for information from officials, employees, members of the staff, the public, or other individuals. Uses knowledge of various software programs to operate a computer in an effective and efficient manner. Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County and the operations and functions of the Public Utilities Department. Knowledge of the practices, policies, and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities. Knowledge of the development and administration of operations and staff plans and objectives for the expedience and effectiveness of the specific duties of the position. Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job. Knowledge of and proficient with computers. Knowledge of the scheduling and planning principles of construction. Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices and of methods used to formulate, evaluate, and administer public utilities construction projects. Knowledge of water and sewer materials, costs, and structures. Ability to develop and administer policies, procedures, plans, and activities and to monitor the performance of subordinates against measured, established goals. Ability to develop and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency. Ability to keep informed of any changes in policy, methods, operations, budgetary and equipment needs, etc., as they pertain to departmental operations and activities. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, management, employees, members of the general public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the Unified Government of Athens- Clarke County as they relate to the Public Utilities Department. Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner. Ability to deal effectively with organizational, management, human relations, and technical subjects. Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in managing subordinates including the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems. Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information. Ability to handle the required mathematical and statistical calculations. Ability to read, understand, and interpret personnel and financial reports and related materials. Ability to read and implement building plans, construction drawings, and specifications. Ability to communicate effectively by oral and written means. Ability to operate various equipment and machinery including a utility vehicle, computer, printer, calculator, copy machine, facsimile machine, two-way radio, and telephone. Ability to use a variety of engineering and surveying tools and equipment. Ability to utilize engineeringdesign software and various word processing, spreadsheet, database, andor other relevant software programs.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering required, with three years of experience in a utility engineering capacity with exposure to field construction activities or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Supervisory experience is preferred. Must possess a valid drivers license. Certification as an Engineer in Training required. Certification as a Professional Engineer preferred.

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a utility vehicle, computer, printer, calculator, copy machine, facsimile machine, two-way radio, and telephone. Must be able to use body members to work, move, or carry objects or materials. Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally andor up to ten pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.

DATA CONCEPTION:

Requires the ability to compare andor judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:

Requires the ability to speak andor signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes givingreceiving assignments andor directions tofrom co-workers, assistants, or supervisors.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Requires the ability to read a variety of maps, plats, plans, informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare letters, memos, reports, bids, specifications, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to individuals andor to groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence.

INTELLIGENCE:

Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques, to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation, and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.

VERBAL APTITUDE:

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including civil engineering, legalreal estate, budgeting, and radio communications terminology.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE:

Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas to add and subtract totals to multiply and divide to determine percentages to interpret graphs to perform calculations involving variables, formulas, square roots, and polynomials and to perform algebraic operations including fundamental concepts of groups and fields. FORMSPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with a variety of machinery and equipment including a utility vehicle, computer, printer, calculator, copy machine, facsimile machine, two-way radio, and telephone.

MOTOR COORDINATION:

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using equipment.

MANUAL DEXTERITY:

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as automated office equipment, office supplies, computer supplies, survey equipment, and drafting instruments. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have average levels of eyehandfoot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION:

May require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT:

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION:

Requires the ability to talk andor hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone and two-way radio.

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