Engineering Aide / Permit Officer

POSITION OVERVIEW :

The Field Engineering Aide / Permit Officer performs routine and responsible paraprofessional work in the provision of engineering services in the City, as well as other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

Works under the general direction of the DPW Commissioner, City Engineer and close supervision of the Assistant City Engineers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The essential functions or 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 the position.

• Provides supportive administrative and paraprofessional services for various projects related to the construction and / or maintenance of civil infrastructure, including but not limited to drainage, roadways, stormwater, water, and wastewater.
• Tracks materials and general construction information; crosschecks against invoices and contracts with various vendors and coordinating partners.
• Relays important construction and engineering work information to relevant Engineering Division personnel.
• Cross-collaborates with Department of Public Works (DPW) personnel to plan and track projects in order to prevent or minimize the disruption of critical services and civil infrastructure.
• Maintains relevant records and processes permits, including Dig Safe mark outs and mark out requests, trench permits, public rights of way permits; works closely with clerical and administrative personnel to ensure accurate data and record retention.
• May assist in the inspection of work done by utility companies, contractors, developers, and subcontractors.
• Performs other related job duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Any equivalent combination of the below-listed education, training, certification, and experience is qualifying.

Preferred :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

SKILLS / ABILITIES / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT / WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS : www.medfordma.org

#2025 – 064 Posting 10 / 2 / 25

DEPARTMENT : DPW, Engineering Division

Posting Removal : 10 / 16 / 25

HOURS OF WORK : Full-time (35 hours / week) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 : 30 AM – 4 : 30 PM; Wednesday 8 : 30 AM – 7 : 30 PM; Friday 8 : 30 AM – 12 : 30 PM. Some evening meetings and some fieldwork outside normal hours as needed.

SALARY : Non-Union NPW 13 ($1,160.96 – $1,349.38 / week)

ADDRESS ALL COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES TO :

Human Resources Department

City of Medford – Room 204

85 George P. Hassett Drive

Medford, MA 02155

Or send cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to jobs@medford-ma.gov

For the posting and job description, please visit the City of Medford's website – www.medfordma.org

The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / 504 Employer. Residents of the City of Medford, Women, People of Color, Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.