City of Nampa
Engineer In Training

Hiring Salary: $26.92-$32.30
Position Salary Range: $26.92-$37.69



Work Schedule: Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; however, must be able to work flexible and varied hours.



POSITION SUMMARY

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs a variety of technical engineering duties both in the office and in the field in support of City engineering projects; performs other duties as required or assigned.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform a variety of technical engineering duties both in the office and in the field in support of City engineering projects. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisors, other City employees, contract engineers, vendors and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment with occasional trips to various construction sites throughout the City.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Designs road (pavement, culvert, stormwater, congestion management) and utility (domestic water, pressure irrigation, sewer line) improvements, including researching public right-of-way and easements, routing designs to City Engineer for review and approval, reviewing plans and specifications for materials and equipment, and reviewing work to ensure relevant standards are met.
• Manage projects including development of scope, schedule and budget. Manages consultants to design and deliver infrastructure projects.
• Review of subdivision plats and building permits for engineering standards. Provide construction inspection for development.
• Provide construction inspection and testing of materials of City funded streets, sewer, domestic water and irrigation projects.
• Collect data, develop ranking criteria for sidewalk improvements within Local Improvement Districts and provide construction inspection.
• Assist with assembling and writing grant applications for street and or bike and pedestrian improvements.
• Assist with preparing infrastructure bid documents, opening bids and preparing contracts for construction.
• Assist with program planning and estimating project costs. Provide updates to infrastructure master plans.
• Researches and responds to questions on a variety of issues from contractors, citizens and municipal and City employees relating to the activities of the Public Works Department, including quoting related codes and ordinances when necessary, routing questions to appropriate personnel when appropriate, researching and answering questions pertaining to utility locations, public rights-of-way and easements, property lines, and relevant standards.
• Maintains City base maps and related files, including making Geographic Information Systems (GIS) layers prints and displays for City departments and the general public.
• Maintains record drawings, including performing field review to check base drawings for completeness and inserting inspector notes onto drawings, revising elevations if necessary.
• Collects statistical data on operation of various facilities and equipment, and compiles summary information based on the data collected.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.

ESSENTIAL RELATIONSHIP EXPECTATIONS

Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.
Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner.
Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors and others.
Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Some knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and design practices and techniques.
Some knowledge of construction materials and specifications.
Some knowledge of GIS.
Some knowledge of mathematical calculations used in engineering design and construction project design and cost estimations.
Some knowledge of engineering and construction design principles and practices.
Some knowledge of surveying principals.

SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to interact favorably with the general public, construction contractors and co-workers regarding construction design, staking and completing projects according to City, State and Federal standards and requirements.
Ability to operate CAD software and hardware.
Ability to maintain accurate records and files.
Ability to complete inspections of construction projects in assigned area.
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications and blueprints.
Ability to customize and automate repetitive routines.
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions, use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions, and prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.
Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Analytical Thinking - Using a logical reasoning process to break down the work through a situation or problem to arrive at an outcome. Recognizing fundamental elements of a situation, clarifying the situation, examine the facts, evaluating, interpreting and integrating solutions.
• Commitment to Safety - Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all required training; takes personal responsibility for safety.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Project Management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
  

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Civil, Mechanical, Geotechnical, Traffic, or Environmental Engineering

Experience: 0 plus years of experience and successful completion of the State Board of Professional Engineers Fundamentals of Engineering (EIT) Examination within 6 months of hire and/or any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Computer Skills: Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.

Certifications & Licenses: Valid State of Idaho Driver's License.
EIT Certificate from Idaho Board of Professional Engineers (or able to obtain within 6 months of hire).

The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PERSI Retirement Plan with over 11% employer contribution
• 401k & 457 Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance with AD&D
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-Funded HRA VEBA
• Wellness Program
• Harward Recreation Center Discounts
• Other Great Benefits!