The Town of Sharon seeks two fulltime 40 hours/week MW 7:30am5:00pm; Th 7:30am6:00pm; F 7:30am12:30pm) Engineering Specialists.
Depending on qualifications aptitude and interest one position will focus on GIS and GPS to provide technical and administrative work managing developing maintaining and using the Towns geographic information system. The other position will have a focus on soils and septic systems. Both positions will serve as a technical resource to Town boards and committees for compliance with Board of Health Board of Appeals and Planning Board rules and regulations and maintenance of the Town GIS and permitting database.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Both positions will assist the Town Engineer in planning designing and preparing bid packages and specifications for public works projects and by analyzing design proposals and preparing cost estimates. Both positions may assist the Town Engineer preparing preliminary estimates construction documents and specifications for upcoming inhouse projects; may assist with field survey septic system plan review and inspections for regulation compliance.
Both positions may assist the Town Engineer in review of subdivision and development submissions for compliance with Planning Board Board of Health and Board of Appeals rules and regulations.
Both positions will provide recommendations for specific hardware and software standards coordination of GIS and permitting software and GPS hardware acquisition installation and use. Both positions will assist in the preparation of proposals for the purchase of permitting GIS software and professional services and GPS and engineering hardware for continued development of the Engineering Department and maintenance of the GIS database applications for both internal and public use. Both positions will have the opportunity to pursue drone pilot licensing.
TheGISoriented positionwill maintain awareness of GIS and GPS trends and technologies to make recommendations ensuring the Town is leveraging modern efficient and effective solutions. Monitors maintains expands and updates overall GIS database and software and oversees related technical support.
Theseptic/wastewateroriented positionwill assist the general public with various questions on septic system design and installation plot plans and zoning and subdivision plans. Provides engineering information and general assistance over the counter or through telephone inquiries to representatives of utility companies private engineers and architects developers and lawyers.
Qualifications and experience:Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Environmental Science Computer Science GIS Geography or related field. Municipal experience preferred. Knowledge of construction and construction practices as well as CAD/GIS software desirable. CORI check and mandatory drug testing upon hire.
Starting Annual Salary:$69977; increasing to $71552 on July 1 2025 with generous benefits offered including health dental vision life and disability insurance flexible spending accounts and retirement plans. Employee will earn a stipend for attaining septic inspector and soil evaluator licenses.
How to Apply/Deadline: Click on Apply Now(preferred) or send cover letter and resume to: Town Administrators Office Sharon Town Offices 90 South Main Street Sharon MA 02067.
Applications received byMarch 28 2025will receive first consideration. Positions will remain open until filled.
The Town of Sharon is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
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