Engineer I

Description Hiring Range: $61,222 - $78,058/Year D.O.Q. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION. The City of Fayetteville is seeking an Engineer I to perform professional civil engineering/project management work including project pre-planning, scheduling, budgeting, and managing the design, construction, and close-out of a wide variety of projects; and to provide staff support to the division to which assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Compose, evaluate and review plans, specifications, designs and related documents, technical reports and letters, proposals, reports and studies; participate in the development and preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for proposed and public improvement projects. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff responsible for providing technical services within the division; recommend goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient services. Participate in the selection and evaluation of lower level staff; provide or coordinate staff training on assigned projects; work with employees to correct deficiencies. Assist with the selection, negotiation and management of professional services contracts; monitor contract compliance and status; inspect worksites to ensure progress and compliance. Participate in the development of an assigned program for the division's annual budget; forecast additional funds needed for equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor expenditures; implement adjustments as necessary. Provide technical assistance to the division staff; provide hands-on training for technical staff as required. Collect and process site data; assist with designing and revising various projects including plats, specifications, instructions to surveyors and drawings; draw a variety of plans including roads, drainage structures and municipal facilities. Oversee and participate in the transfer of existing condition field notes to drawings. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience None. One year of experience in professional civil engineering or project management preferred. Training Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field. LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS: Required Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability. When Acting As a Regulatory Reviewer: NC Stormwater Control Measures (SCM) Reviewer Certification and NC SCM Inspection & Maintenance Certification or ability to obtain them within six months from date of hire. Preferred Registration as an Engineer in Training (FE Exam). From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, background check and driving history check. An Equal Opportunity Employer