CITY OF SALISBURY

 

             CIVIL ENGINEER I/II/III

 

DEFINITION

 

To perform duties related to technical engineering design and analysis; to develop solutions to engineering problems and to administer or assist in a variety of municipal projects.

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

 

Civil Engineer I - This is the entry-level class within the Civil Engineering series.  Positions at this level typically perform similar duties as the Civil Engineer II and Civil Engineer III, but are not expected to perform with the same independence and judgement on matters related to established procedures and methods.  This class is typically used as a training class in that positions may have only limited related work experience.

 

Civil Engineer II - This is the intermediate level class in the Civil Engineering series.  Positions at this level are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from Level I, or when filled from the outside, require certain academic credentials.  Appointment to the level two requires that the employee  successfully complete promotional requirements.

 

Civil Engineer III – This is the journey level class within the Civil Engineering series.  Positions at this level are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Level II, or when filled from the outside, require the appropriate academic credentials and the Civil Engineer in Training Certification.  Appointment to the Civil Engineer III level requires that the employee be performing independently the full range of duties as assigned and meet all the qualification standards for the class.  The Civil Engineer III is distinguished from other classes within the series in that incumbents at the III level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

 

Civil Engineer I:

 

Receives immediate supervision from assigned management and supervisory staff and may receive technical supervision from Civil Engineer II and Civil Engineer III.

 

May provide technical supervision to the engineering technician.

 

Civil Engineer II:

 

Receives general supervision from the City Engineer and may receive technical supervision from the Civil Engineer III.

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May exercise technical supervision over less experienced engineers and engineering technicians.

 

Civil Engineer III

 

Receives general supervision from the City Engineer.

 

May exercise technical supervision over less experienced engineers and engineering technicians.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

Coordinate work with members of other City departments.

 

Review projects of consultants and contractors and identify substandard work.

 

Respond to engineering questions posed by developers, citizens and staff members.

 

Operate CADD equipment.

 

Lead survey parties.

 

Review site plans for technical compliance with City requirements.

 

Review contractor and consultant invoices and make recommendations for payment.

 

Review drafting work of Engineering Technicians.

 

Communicate with NCDOT staff.

 

Inspect construction sites.

 

Prepare feasibility studies, cost estimates and other reports.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Civil Engineer I:

 

            Knowledge of:

 

            Civil Engineering principles and practices.

           

            Surveying techniques.

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            Construction practices.

 

            City policies and ordinances.

 

            Basic report preparation and writing techniques.

 

            Drafting techniques.

 

            Ability to:

 

            Operate survey equipment and organize a survey crew.

 

            Identify problems and develop solution alternatives.

 

            Document work for future reference.

 

            Communicate effectively.

 

            Operate CADD equipment and special software.

 

            Interpret and apply engineering standards and City requirements.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell.

 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

 

Any combination of education, 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:

 

            Education:

 

            Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology.


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            Experience:

 

            No experience required.

 

            Training;

 

            None.

 

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

 

Possession of or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid North Carolina driver’s license.

 

Civil Engineer II:

 

In addition to the qualifications for Civil Engineer I:

 

            Knowledge of:

 

            Engineering theory.

 

            Ability to:

 

            Apply engineering theory to problems.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell.

 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

 

Any combination of education, 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:


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            Education:

 

            Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is preferred.

 

            Experience:

 

Four years experience for those persons with BET credentials.  No experience required for persons with BS credentials in Civil Engineering.

 

            Training:

 

            The BET credentials and additional experience are required.

 

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

 

Possession of or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid North Carolina driver’s license.

 

Civil Engineer III:

 

In addition to the qualifications for Civil Engineer II;

 

            Knowledge of:

 

            Project management.   

 

            Ability to:

 

            Address engineering problems with limited supervision.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell.

 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 


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Civil Engineer I/II/III (continued)

 

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

 

Any combination of education, 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:

 

            Education:

 

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or the BET credentials with additional work experience.

 

            Experience:

 

Six years experience for those persons with BET credentials.  Two years experience required for persons with BS credentials in Civil Engineering.

 

            Training:

 

            None.

 

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

 

Possession of the Engineer In Training certificate.

 

Possession of or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid North Carolina driver’s license.