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Job summary

Administer permitting and inspection programs for construction, street excavation, occupancy, and public events, while maintaining related records and communications. Inspect City projects and subdivisions, monitor compliance and engineering work, conduct utility and right-of-way research, and maintain engineering databases and GIS maps.

Job details

Position Purpose/Summary Responsible for performing full administrative, supervisory, and civil engineering, inspection and permitting processes for industrial, commercial and residential civil engineering construction site work throughout the City of Springfield . Work is performed in accordance with the principles and practices of civil engineering, and regulations and ordinances of the City of Springfield under the supervision of the City Engineer. Indirect supervision is exercised over contractors and professionals hired by the City. Essential Functions Establishes and maintains a permitting and inspection program for street excavation, occupancy and public event permitting. Issues permits, reviews applications and conducts record keeping and administration. Works on administrative communication, reports and correspondence related to engineering projects. Inspects current City projects, subdivisions, etc. Monitors field inspectors, compliance, enforcement, and engineering calculations for conformance. Conducts utility and R.O.W. research for private firms. Works on classification and investigation of traffic regulations and recommendations to Traffic Commission. Manages engineering databases. Updates GIS maps as needed. Extracts needed information for cost estimating purposes. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Knowledge of civil engineering theories and principles. Ability to research and resolve problems independently. Ability to maintain complex records and develop summary reports. Knowledge of CAD drawings. Knowledge of easements and related survey terms. Knowledge of legal aspects of land conveyance. Ability to examine and/or review plans and design specifications for environmental impact and conformance to sound engineering principles and practices. Education And Experience Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field. Two years of civil engineering experience. Knowledge of state and federal regulations.

What you’ll do

Administer permitting and inspection programs for construction, street excavation, occupancy, and public events, while maintaining related records and communications. Inspect City projects and subdivisions, monitor compliance and engineering work, conduct utility and right-of-way research, and maintain engineering databases and GIS maps.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field and two years of civil engineering experience. Candidates should understand civil engineering principles, CAD drawings, easements, land conveyance, plan review, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Civil Engineering
• Construction Inspection
• Permitting
• Project Administration
• Regulatory Compliance
• Engineering Calculations
• CAD Drawings
• GIS Mapping
• Easement Research
• Surveying
• Land Conveyance
• Plan Review
• Environmental Impact Review
• Recordkeeping
• Report Writing
• Cost Estimating

Job areas

• Engineering
• Government & Public Sector
• Construction