Civil Engineer I

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Civil Engineer I

Public Works - Engineering

Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (including marijuana/THC) as a condition of employment with the City of Joplin.

Primary Purpose

Under general supervision, performs technical engineering duties under the direction of a Registered Professional Engineer including design, drafting, technical engineering analysis, and technical project and fieldwork.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from a accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Experience: Three years' experience as a full-time professional Civil Engineer in a public works environment preferred.

Licenses and Certifications: Possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license. Registered as an Engineer in Training in the State of Missouri and an Engineering Intern (EI) Certificate acquired within six months of hire.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

Salary & Benefits

Starting at $32.625 per hour, $67,860 annually.

The City provides health insurance for employees and their immediate family members. The City pays 100% of the premium for the employees and a portion of the premium for family coverage.

Additional Benefits include:

• 2 weeks of vacation accrual per year.
• 11 paid holidays per year + 3 paid "floating holidays" per year
• Free life insurance to the employee, with supplemental options.
• Dental insurance starting at $9.02/month with fully covered preventive services.
• Vision insurance starting at $1.44/month.
• Tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, Care Leave and sick leave buy-back programs.
• Missouri LAGERS Retirement - employees do not pay into it; employee is fully vested after only 5 years of employment.
• Access to 457 retirement plans with several benefits over traditional 401k plans.
• Free library cards & gym access, fun employee events, and more!

Floating holiday accruals depend on employee's start date.

Essential Job Functions

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different

positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential

functions of the job. Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.

1. Assists professional engineers in performing the more difficult civil engineering assignments.

2. Assists with resolution of design and construction problems, design review, regulatory compliance, and mentoring of technical support staff.

3. Under the direction of a registered professional engineer, assists with the preparation of preliminary, and final designs for roadway, drainage, erosion control, water, wastewater, solid waste, recycling, and other infrastructure projects.

4. Under the direction of a registered professional engineer, prepares construction drawings, specifications, contract documents, and construction cost estimates.

5. Computes or processes technical engineering data using specified formulas and procedures.

6. Reads and interprets graphic data, blueprints, engineering plans, construction specifications, and maps.

7. Ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State and local standards, ordinances, codes, policies, and design criteria.

8. Responds to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

9. Develops and presents information to management, public groups, employees, vendors, and/or boards and commissions.

10. Contributes effectively to the Public Works Department, communicates effectively with co-workers, both within the department as well as outside the department. Maintains satisfactory attendance to ensure duties are performed without negatively impacting co-workers or delivery of service to the public.

Physical Demands, Requirements, and Working Conditions

This is primarily an office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in-person and over the telephone. Positions in this

classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects

weighing up to 20 pounds. Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and occasional direct exposure to hazardous

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