Job description
Summary
WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named “The #1 Best Place to Live in America.” Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That’s why we exist.
OUR CORE VALUES
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization (HPO).
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The City of McKinney is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and professional Engineer-in-Training to assist with various drainage related tasks within the Engineering Department. Under direction of the Senior Engineer - Drainage, the Graduate Engineer – Drainage, will be responsible for investigating drainage complaints and concerns from the public, reviewing drainage related civil engineering plans, assisting with the management of drainage related capital improvement projects, performing other tasks related to drainage, stormwater, hydrology, and hydraulics, and other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Investigates drainage complaints and concerns received from the public related to flooding, erosion, and stormwater quality that may involve creeks, storm drains, detention basins, pollutants, standing water, etc.
- Reviews civil engineering plans for public and private development that may include grading, drainage, roadways, water, sewer, storm drains, detention, creeks, erosion control, stormwater quality measures, etc.
- Reviews flood studies, typically including hydrology and hydraulics modeling, and detention basin design.
- Serves as the city’s project manager for assigned drainage capital improvement projects including supervision and oversight of contractors and/or consultants.
- Develops, reviews, and/or coordinates plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contracts for capital improvement projects in a timely manner based on design standards, construction details, and specifications to meet established standards and engineering practices.
- Performs construction management responsibilities for capital improvement projects to attain timely completion within the allotted project budget constraints and project controls.
- Manages and develops professional service and construction contracts including contract negotiation, review, execution, tracking, and invoicing.
- Assists, coordinates, and/or reviews project efforts related to land acquisition and franchise utility coordination.
- Contributes to updates of City ordinances, design manuals, standard details, and construction specifications.
- Confers with other departmental professionals and utilizes various documents such as civil engineering drawings, final plats, and standard construction specifications to accurately perform essential functions.
- Utilizes a variety of technological equipment and software applications in the performance of functions such as computers, technical software, stations, and plotters.
- Coordinates with other agencies including Collin County, the Collin County Soil and Water Conservation District (CCSWCD), the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
- Utilizes software such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams), ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PondPack, StormCAD, FlowMaster, and CulvertMaster.
- Performs research and routine clerical functions when necessary.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS
- Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
- Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
- Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
- Knowledge of the development and derivation of formulas and relationships, the basic assumptions made, and the limitations and areas of applicability of established civil engineering principles, methods, and techniques.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relating to construction activities, the environment, and various City programs.
- Skill to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
- Skill to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
- Skill to utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information, such as technical study reports, engineering drawings, budget printouts, zoning and subdivision codes, planning maps, engineering designs, and city ordinances. Knowledge of engineering and legal professional language.
- Skill to perform moderately complex algebraic and geometric operations; ability to utilize principles of basic probability and statistical inference.
- Skill to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions. Ability to deal with several concrete and abstract variables, and to analyze major problems that require complex planning for interrelated activities that can span one or several work units.
- Skill to perform coordinated movements, such as drafting, utilizing drafting and engineering instruments and equipment, performing data entry on a computer and operating vehicle.
- Ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence.
- Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
- Must be flexible and adaptable, especially during times of change.
- Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or ability to obtain within six months. Engineer-in-Training certificate (or Engineer Intern certificate) from any state, or ability to obtain within six months.
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Knowledge of and/or experience with hydrology and hydraulics including drainage area delineation, the Rational Method, the Modified Rational Method, weir flow, orifice flow, open channel flow, pipe flow, hydraulic grade line calculations, and inlet calculations.
- Knowledge of and/or experience with computer programs such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PondPack, StormCAD, AutoCAD, ArcGIS Pro, and Bluebeam Revu.
- Familiarity with FEMA floodplain management regulations.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Must pass a drug screen and background check.
- Must have a Class C Texas Driver’s License.
Physical Demands/Supplemental
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a computer or workstation.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position has limited exposure to environmental conditions.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
The City offers a full complement of benefits:
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Legal Services, Flexible Spending Medical and Child Care, Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental Insurance; Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, Nine Paid Holidays. Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) mandatory 7% employee contribution with City match of 2:1; 457 Deferred Compensation Plans; Tuition Reimbursement
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