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Description

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking for highly qualified candidates to fill an Engineer Specialist position. The selected candidate will support DPU Water Distribution team with engineer drafting function and permitting support for construction and development of projects including Maintenance of Traffic design. The select candidate shall be proficient with Geographical Information Technology (GIS) and AutoCAD software and must possess technical knowledge of water distribution related designs and standards or mechanical engineering piping from industrial/manufacturing facilities.

Duties include but are not limited to

Prepare water distribution design plans in accordance with DPU water distribution design standards and guidelines using AutoCAD software.
Prepare standard and non-standard maintenance of traffic design plan as needed for permitting.
Performing data entry, assist maintaining specialized databases such as GIS information, retrieving information and archived drawings, and performing routine office functions as needed.
Ensure that work quality is consistent and accurate by investigating field conditions, site visits, taking measurements, reviewing archived drawings, and technical information as needed.
Represent as the single appointed contact for all drafting inquires related to Water Engineering Services Division.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate's Degree in drafting, engineering or related field
Three years of AutoCAD experience
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two (2) years of GIS experience.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

Understanding of survey knowledge and principles
Signal installation and operation
Preparing construction plans
Utility Plan draftingdesign conventions
Understanding of work zone safety principles, including VDOT road and bridge standards, work area protection standards, and traffic related issues
GIS
Creating/maintaining large data joins, filters, and queries in GIS, Excel and Access
Familiarity with large format printers and plotters, including basic troubleshooting and calibration
AutoCAD versions
Understanding of property research (public right-of-way, easements)
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, GIS, and AutoCAD software.

Skills (some combination of the following):

Data analysis
Editing plans and designs
Technology and computer proficiency, including databases and editing software
Troubleshooting and technical support
Drafting, including AutoCAD
Project management
Using mathematical calculations
Customer service
Reading comprehension
Designing and building a complete working finished plan
Reviewing and identifying errors on large land development plans
Providing technical support in using AutoCAD, Carlson, or Microstation
Conduct on-site visits and collect field data to support project design.
Detailed oriented and ability to effectively communicate.

Abilities (some combination of the following):

Adapt to and independently learn new software
Complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
Ability to prepare and review documents such as work drawings, plans, work orders, and specification for bids.
Abilities to perform data entry, retrieve records, project books, electronic file conversions, and document filing as needed.
Ability to prioritize and manage projects efficiently and complete in timely manner.

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to finger (pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers), talk, see, and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and fingers. The employee is frequently required to hear; and occasionally required to stoop, crouch, kneel, and reach extending hands and arms in any direction, stand, walk, and grasp. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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