Water Utilities Designer II

Plan, design, coordinate, and direct water engineering projects involving both water and wastewater facilities; Assist engineers, developers, construction contractors, plumbing contractors, and citizens with interpreting rules, regulations, providing information, and resolving problems; Prepares water service quotes for water main taps, fire line taps, water meters, and fire hydrants; Prepare cost estimates for City water and sanitary sewer line extensions, relocates, Capital Improvement Projects and other miscellaneous projects; Reviews, approves, and prepares comments for subdivision preliminary construction plans and commercial developments; Conduct project meetings, such as: pre-bid conference and pre-construction conferences; Represents the Water Department at Development Services plan review meetings; Insures improvement projects in compliance with City standards and codes as well as state and federal regulations; Insures implementation of City policies and ordinances; Interacts and responds to inquiries with engineers, developers, construction contractors, plumbing contractors, citizens, city officials, water utilities personnel, various agencies and other departments regarding various subdivisions, commercial developments, CIP design projects, water and sanitary sewer projects; Conducts field investigations, field surveys utilizing surveying equipment; Investigates customer complaints, schedules repair work to correct problems associated with complaint; Supervises special project crews; Performs miscellaneous office work; Prepares AutoCad drawings for pro-rata lines and line extensions of water and sanitary sewer lines; Schedules installation of various water and sanitary sewer services, including: fire line taps, water meters, backflow preventers, sanitary sewer taps, manhole and lift station installations for commercial developments and residential developments; Reviews and updates prices for various service fees; Monitors and updates material and labor cost for special projects; Maintains necessary records and files; Prepares monthly reports; Identifies, inquires, and uses independent judgment regarding decisions and problems; Assists with the updating of construction specifications and standard details; Manages multiple projects; Meets deadlines. Other Job Functions: Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Position is in the engineering section of the Water Utilities Department. The Water Utilities Designer II works inside and outside in all kinds of weather. Job requires working in and around trenches, roadways, manholes, lift stations, storage tanks, etc. Employee may be exposed to noise, dust, unpleasant odors and traffic hazards. Potential of direct contact with raw wastewater. May be exposed to irate and hostile citizens. Must be able to work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. May be required to work additional hours when demand requires it and in emergency cases.Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of water, wastewater, and civil engineering principles; Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of water and wastewater system operations; Knowledge of City standards and codes as well as state and federal regulations; Thorough knowledge of water and wastewater state and federal regulations; Thorough knowledge of the materials, methods, and equipment used in the operation, rehabilitation, and maintenance of water and wastewater systems; Knowledge of water and wastewater construction cost estimating; Knowledge of the investigation, design, and construction of water and wastewater projects; Knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative management; Knowledge of the operation of personal computers, Excel, AutoCad, GIS, project management software, word processing equipment, work management software, digital camera, business English, spelling, arithmetic, and the formats for business letters and reports; Working knowledge of the methods and techniques of surveying equipment. Skills/Abilities: Ability to prepare, read and interpret construction blueprints, plans, details, and specifications; Correctly perform calculations; Compile data and statistics; Ability to research, plan, and carry out construction projects; Ability to operate drafting tools and survey equipment; Ability to understand and follow complex instructions; Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain a positive work environment for co-workers; Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with various agencies, contractors, and the public; Ability to effectively plan and supervise the work of field, technical, and professional personnel; Ability to demonstrate flexibility in executing various job functions; Ability to multi-task. Physical Requirements: Constantly sees and hears; Writes by hand, performs data entry and typing, answers phone, operates a calculator, frequently operates a personal computer; Frequently walks, sits, kneels, reaches, bends, sorts, runs, squats, stoops, crawls, stands, twists body, files, lifts, drags, carries, and holds objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; Frequently drives a vehicle. Infrequently climbs; Pulls and pushes objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited college. Must successfully pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination within one (1) year of hire. Other: Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test. The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at or through RELAY Texas at 1- or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.