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Engineering Administrator / Public Utilities

Athens Clarke County HR Department

Location: Athens, GA 30601 (Downtown area)
Type: Full-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: July 25, 2022
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Engineering Administrator / Public Utilities
Athens Clarke County HR Department
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Athens, GA 30601
$73,087 a year - Full-time
Athens Clarke County HR Department
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Salary
$73,087 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Full Job Description
Purpose & Job Related Requirements
The purpose of this job is to perform administrative/supervisory 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, functions as project manager on assigned capital projects, monitors the capacity of public utility lines, provides oversight to GIS functions of PUD, on-call design engineers & on-call contractors; provides information to the public regarding the availability of public utilities, maintains records, supervises assigned staff, and performs additional tasks as assigned.
Job Related Requirements
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.
Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, with five years of experience in a utility engineering capacity with exposure to field construction activities required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Three years of supervisory experience is required.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
Essential Duties, 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 field 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.
Develops and maintains specifications and bid documents.
Coordinates the acquisition of rights-of-way and easements.
Coordinates and reviews the construction of buildings.
Receives and/or prepares reports, correspondence, forms, charts, and other documentation; reviews, processes, and/or forwards as appropriate; maintains records; performs other clerical duties.
Answers the telephone; provides information, advice, and guidance; takes and relays messages and/or 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.
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 engineering operations and staff plans/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, land surveying, and of methods used to formulate, evaluate, and administer public utilities construction projects.
Knowledge of water and sewer materials, appurtenances and costs.
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 short and 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 engineering/design software and various word processing, spreadsheet, database, and/or other relevant software programs.
Supplemental Information
(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 engineering scales, drafting tools, calculators and general office equipment. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or 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 hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving / receiving assignments and/or directions to assistants / from 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 and/or to groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand 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, legal/real 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.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with drafting tools and general office equipment.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using drafting tools and general office equipment. Requires the ability to use the keyboard, lift, bend, push, and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as engineering scales, calculators, drafting tools and general office equipment. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires 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 considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or 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, two-way radio.
Total compensation at the Unified Government includes a comprehensive set of benefits, a well established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community.
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