Coordinator of Water Resource Construction & Maintenance

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $25.00 / hour base starting wage

Job Title : COORDINATOR OF WATER RESOURCES CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE

Department : Drainage

Reports To : City Engineer and Drainage Board

Directs Work Of : Drainage Crews for in-house projects

FLSA Status : Non-exempt

Effective Date(s) : 2013; PG 1 / 1 / 2019

EEO-4 Classification : Technician

Normal Work Hours : Mon. Thurs, 6 : 30 am 4 : 30 pm

Normal Work Days : Monday through Friday

Education / Experience

Position requires a HS diploma / GED. Strongly prefer an Associates degree or completion of 2 year technical program. Areas of study should include construction, civil engineering or closely related field. Additionally requires a minimum of 5 years of experience, including 2 years project management, in storm water construction, civil engineering work, municipal storm water management or closely related work. The equivalent education, training, experience, skills, and knowledge may be considered.

Position Summary

Assists City Engineer

with coordinating programs, projects, and related activities that support short and long term objectives of the Storm Water Master Plan for the City.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Prepare and negotiate drainage engineering construction contracts. Collaborate with elected and appointed officials, and federal, state and local organizations to determine needs and facilitate drainage projects and initiatives.

Monitor the progress and inspection of drainage construction projects. Manage pay and change order requests from contractors. Review and approve drainage crew receipts and claims. Ensure compliance with relevant federal, state and local requirements for drainage initiatives and projects.

Provide oversight and direction to drainage crew assigned to in-house construction projects. Coordinate work efforts with drainage crews to address drainage complaints and issues.

Develop routine maintenance program for drainage / storm water conveyance channels, city responsible detention / retention pond maintenance and other storm water conveyance maintenance for city owned, controlled or liable areas. Review related City policies and ordinances related to drainage and recommend modifications.

Represent the department to the public to coordinate, explains and discuss departmental programs. Review and respond to complaints from the public. Attend various city meetings about future developments or issues and relate those to the drainage board as necessary. Act as liaison between the drainage board and city council as necessary to routinely discuss drainage issues, projects and goals.

Regularly report to the drainage board regarding maintenance programs, work order explanations, guidance on suggested course of actions due to drainage issues as well as suggested courses of action on fulfilling the master plan.

Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or as delegated.

Competencies :

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Project Management - Coordinates and assists with projects; Communicates changes and progress; assist with managing project team activities. Maintain accurate and complete records.

Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; and Makes timely decisions.

Technical Skills Pursues training and development opportunities to build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; communicates effectively with employees, and the public concerning department operations Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other City departments, the public, other employees, regulatory agencies, and interested and affected parties.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; and Supports City's goals and values.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

Position requires a HS diploma / GED. Strongly prefer an Associates degree or completion of 2 year technical program. Areas of study should include construction, civil engineering or closely related field. Additionally requires a minimum of 5 years of experience, including 2 years project management, in storm water construction, civil engineering work, municipal storm water management or closely related work. The equivalent education, training, experience, skills, and knowledge may be considered.

Language Skills : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, blue prints and construction plans, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to City employees, elected officials, regulatory boards, and / or public groups.

Mathematical Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Skills Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge of Microsoft Outlook email and contact management; Autodesk, AutoCAD or similar program; Internet Browsers; Maintenance and Management data system; Microsoft Project, Excel and Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : Maintain valid Indiana Drivers license.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and frequently required to stand, walk or sit; and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally very loud when on construction sites.