Canton Engineer

General Statement of Duties:

• This is a responsible and professional position with moderate-level managerial responsibilities
• Perform professional work which involves the application of engineering knowledge and skills to the design and construction of public works projects
• Direct and coordinate activities department staff as they relate to engineering and related aspects of projects and department functions
• Work is performed under the general direction of applicable professional staff and is subject to review upon completion
• Assignments are usually broad in scope with opportunity for the use of professional judgment
• Application of sound technical principles practices and judgment at various levels of project design and construction
• Work is performed in accordance with applicable laws codes and regulations
• This position is responsible for the direction of work and manner of accomplishment of assigned personnel
• This position reports to the City Engineer

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related field as deemed acceptable by the City Engineer
• At least four (4) years of civil engineering experience or an equivalent combination of education experience and/or training as deemed acceptable by the City Engineer
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio Drivers License at all times

• Passing score on Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering
• Possession of a license issued by the State of Ohio to practice as a registered Professional Engineer

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to plan development design and construction of public works projects
• Knowledge of construction materials methods and safety standards as related to engineering design construction and related standards and specifications
• Ability to plan projects and prepare related designs estimates and specifications
• Ability to instruct subordinate engineering personnel in proper work methods and standards to the design and construction of a variety of public works projects
• Skill in the use of engineering and surveying instruments and equipment
• Ability to prepare technical and administrative reports
• Ability to analyze situations and develop workable solutions
• Ability to effectively communicate and present ideas verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as appropriate with elected officials department heads city employees other agencies the development engineering and construction community the general public etc.
• Ability to effectively supervise assigned personnel
• Proactive training and continuing professional development

• Conduct preliminary studies and prepare designs for public works improvements related to street paving roadway construction storm drainage sanitary sewers bridges traffic flow street lighting sidewalks curbs streetscapes and related aspects
• Develop specifications estimates and standards for public works projects
• Consult with developers architects engineers contractors and others regarding proposed developments associated utilities and applicable permits and regulations
• Advise and answer technical questions regarding various projects
• Review and approve construction plans and specifications prepared by consulting engineers the Ohio Department of Transportation and others for the City
• Ensure that plans are in compliance with applicable City codes specifications and other requirements
• Manage and supervise applicable employees in the investigation development and design of various types of public works projects as well as in daily operations
• May assist in scheduling and supervising inspectors of public works construction projects
• Review project plans construction specifications material testing requirements safety standards shop drawings quantity measurements change orders etc. with inspectors
• Review pay requests from contractors and consultants and process accordingly
• Identify problems and potential problems and recommend solutions to senior management as necessary
• Provide detailed information and guidance to employees in personnel matters
• May assist in resolving employee complaints grievances and discipline according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement and/or the Citys policies and procedures
• Prepare and maintain records and reports delineating the activities of the department
• Keep abreast of professional developments in the field of civil engineering by reading and studying journals and trade magazines affiliation with local professional or trade organizations and attendance to professional or trade workshops and conferences
• Coordinate efforts as needed with various departments agencies representatives and the general public
• May represent the City in contracts with other governmental jurisdictions attorneys utility companies contractors and the general public on matters pertaining to the City Engineering Department including various types of communication and interaction with parties interested in public works projects and related problems
• Supervise assigned staff activities on a daily basis
• Train employees as appropriate

SHOULD TEN OR FEWER QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS BE RECEIVED AN EXAMINATION MAY NOT BE REQUIRED UNLESS TESTING IS NEEDED TO MERGE APPLICANTS ONTO AN EXISTING LIST. NAMES WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION FILING DATE. SHOULD MORE THAN TEN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGISTER FOR THIS EXAMINATION THOSE APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT LOCATION DATE AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.

RATING
Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.

*DISCLAIMER*

All applicants should receive an email from confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email please contact Civil Service at to confirm that your application went through.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS
As provided in ORC 124.23C any person who has completed service in the uniformed services who have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States including the Ohio National Guard who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 Long version) and upon this filing the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the persons total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States including the Ohio National Guard who successfully completes the members initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the persons total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT
Pursuant to Civil Service Rules applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for willbe subject to a drug test. The results of the drug test may affect the hiring status of any candidate in consideration.

NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Be advised that candidates willbe subjected to a confidential background investigation including but not limited to a criminal record check and driving record check.

ADA COMPLIANCE
Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race religion color national origin sex political affiliation age type of disability or any other non-merit factor.

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