Assistant City Engineer - City of Chicopee

Assistant City Engineer Department: DPW - Engineering Summary: This is a
professional engineering and administrative position. This position
requires strong Engineering skills and personnel management in the
office and in the field. The Assistant City Engineer assists the City
Engineer with department operations and is responsible for overseeing
the management of citywide infrastructure construction programs,
consisting of coordinating efforts with contractors, developers, City /
State / Federal Departments, public and private utilities, and ensuring
construction efforts are within specification tolerances and contract
plans. This position takes the lead on the design of in-house projects
for roads, site work, utilities, and various other infrastructure
improvement projects, complete with plans, specifications, and cost
estimates, following sound engineering principles and practices as well
as conformance with City and State standards. SEE THE CITY OF CHICOPEE
WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION Qualifications: Applicants must
meet the education, licensing, and experience qualifications. To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions. Strong writing skills are
required. Knowledge of basic mathematics, elementary algebra, and plane
geometry. Knowledge of the principles and practices of intermediate to
advanced engineering field surveying. Knowledge of the types and uses of
equipment used in engineering field surveying. Advanced knowledge of
terminology, symbols, codes, and standard abbreviations used in civil
engineering work. Ability to code and arrange data according to a given
order or procedure. Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical
literature, laws, rules; regulations, descriptions, construction plans,
blueprints, plot plans, topographic maps, etc., related to Civil
Engineering. Ability to use appropriate formulae in determining exact
locations and measurements (lines, grades, areas, etc.). Ability to
interpret and apply written instructions. Knowledge of OSHA regulations
and requirements. Demonstrated working knowledge of pertinent Federal
and State regulations. Knowledge of public bidding procedures,
preparation of bid packages, and bid review. Demonstrated working
knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, GIS, Microsoft Word, and Excel
software. Knowledge of metal detectors, measuring tape, survey
equipment, and various drafting equipment and techniques. Education
and/or Experience: The position requires a bachelor's degree in civil
engineering or a closely related discipline. The position requires a
minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in the field of civil
engineering, construction, or a closely related field. Special
consideration may be given for experience in public works operation.
Candidates with an associate degree in civil engineering and a minimum
of ten (IO) years of experience in engineering and design of roads and
stormwater systems may be considered. Licenses Required: Must possess a
valid Massachusetts Class D driver's license.