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CITY OF AUBURN invites applications for the position of:

Water Utility Engineer

25 WEST MAIN STREET AUBURN, WA 98001 HUMAN RESOURCES: 253-931-3040 JOBLINE: 253-931-3077 TTY: 253-288-3139 An Equal Opportunity Employer SALARY Monthly $6,848.00 - $8,419.00 OPENING DATE: CLOSING DATE: DEPARTMENT: POSITION DETAILS: 01/25/13 Continuous Engineering This is senior level professional engineering and management work. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating the full range of administrative, programmatic, and technical work required to support the utility within the Public Works Department. May be responsible for supervising professional and technical positions. *Plans, scopes, budgets for, monitors, and schedules all non-routine (not routine M&O) work associated with the utility, including capital improvement projects. *Coordinates and overall manages the group of projects and activities in Public Works funded by the utility. Develops and maintains the annual Program Management Work Plan and budget for the utility, and the related Capital Improvements Plan and Capital Facilities Plan. Provides technical support to the Utility Engineer and/or Finance Department in support of the issuance and management of utility bonds. *Selects, with the Senior Engineer, Project Engineers or consultants to manage individual projects in support of the utility. Responsible, with the Senior Project Engineer, for quality assurance of utility projects. *Retains and monitors consultant contracts in support of the utility. *Plans for, scopes, budgets for, develops, and coordinates the adoption and approval of Comprehensive Utility Plan (including updates/amendments, and required franchise and/or interlocal agreements) and special studies. *Functions as Project Engineer for all assigned projects. *Coordinates closely with the Engineering Division's Contract Administrator, the Senior Engineer, Transportation and other Utility Program Managers,

PRIMARY DUTIES

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and the Survey and Construction Sections relating to program execution. *Coordinates with, and/or furnishes technical advice to Federal, State, County, and local governmental agencies, private property owners and various community organizations, and other City Departments relating to the execution of the assigned program. *Develops and reviews capital public works improvement project plans, bid specifications, cost estimates, and contract proposals. *Develops and reviews various engineering reports, feasibility studies, environmental documents, cost of service and rate studies, and other deliverables. *Deals tactfully and courteously with the public, coworkers, and other City employees, occasionally in difficult customer service situations. *Develops, reviews, and coordinates for adoption, with the Development Engineer, utility standards for design and construction. Reviews development applications for conformance with SEPA, utility, and land use standards, and makes recommendations for mitigation, facility extensions, paybacks, participation, and design alternatives, as applicable. Manages the review and approval of master plans prepared in support of special planning areas. *Furnishes technical advice and assistance to other Engineering Division staff and Departments, and at public hearings, public meetings, and council and committee meetings. *Maintains knowledge of engineering principles and standards particularly related to utility systems, municipal engineering procedures and practices; contract administration; Federal, State and City laws, regulations, and policies regulating utility operations, maintenance, design and construction requirements. *Prepares and interprets engineering documents, construction plans and construction specifications. *Trains, evaluates, motivates and supervises subordinate employees, primarily the Utility Technician and Water Resources Technician; supervises management of paybacks, developer participation, special assessments and charges by other Utility Section staff. *Uses computers for word processing, project scheduling, and complex spreadsheet applications. Understands CADD drafting and design applications. Develops and utilizes computerized utility models and programs. *Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate politically sensitive and/or technically complex material. *Works effectively under pressure to manage a large and diverse workload requiring close communication and cooperation in a team environment. Demonstrates initiative and logical decision making skills and determines

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alternative solutions to complex technical problems and issues, sometimes on an inferential basis. *Operates a motor vehicle requiring a standard Drivers License. *Regular, reliable and punctual attendance *Due to internal and external customer service needs, incumbent must be able to work a full time schedule, on-site (appropriate City work sites). *Completes work and projects in a thorough and timely manner. *Understands and follows directions from supervisor, posted work rules and procedures. *Works courteously and effectively with public officials, citizens, contractors, vendors, developers, supervisor, and other employees, both in person and over the telephone; assisting them with a wide variety of information pertaining to City and department. *Shows initiative in performing job functions *Performs related work as required. * = Primary function. Other primary functions may be identified on a position by position basis. Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering AND five years of civil MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS engineering experience, municipal engineering experience preferred, PE preferred. Possess and retain a valid state drivers license without impending loss at time of appointment ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Works both indoors in a clean, climate-controlled workspace and outdoors, sometimes during inclement weather. Frequently required to use hands to: finger, feel or handle writing utensils, computers and office supplies which require repetitive arm, wrist and hand movement;. Occasionally required to stand and reach with arms and hands, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift or move up to 25 pounds. Visits job sites that require walking on uneven, rocky, or rough ground. Position requires mental acuity to ensure thorough mental analysis of situations in a fast-paced environment. Employee is required to maintain confidentiality of information within the department. The employee may be required to deal with irate individuals requiring the use of conflict management skills. Employee is required to perform work in confidence and under pressure for deadlines, and is required to maintain professional composure and tact, patience and courtesy at all times.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Water Utility Engineer Supplemental Questionnaire

* 1. You will be evaluated against the posted minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be sure your general application clearly reflects the posted qualifications. In addition, applicants will be evaluated against the following position responsibilities. You need to address these areas in order to receive maximum credit for your experience and training. Please summarize your background and experience relating to municipal water utilities and systems.

* 2. Please describe your supervisory experience.

* 3. Describe your experience and interactions with water utility operations and maintenance staff during project design, construction, system troubleshooting, and operations and maintenance activities.

* 4. Please describe your knowledge, experience and/or training in drinking water regulations as they pertain to the State of Washington.

* Required Question

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