Job Information
City of Saginaw Engineering Assistant in Saginaw, Michigan
Salary: $55,681.60 - $60,736.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Department of Public Services
Division: Engineering
Description
Open to SEIU Salaried Members and the Public
SEIU Salaried Members must apply within the first 14 days of this posting to be considered as an in-house candidate. Any applications received after the first 14 days will be considered with applications from the public.
Applications will be screened. Those qualified will be invited to participate in an oral interview. Applicants must successfully pass each of the selection processes by a score of 70% or better to proceed in the process.
This posting is subject to close after 14 days
Provides skilled technical work on projects by interfacing between computer aided design software and mapping software, reviews submittals for construction projects and site plans, performs MDOT Office Technician duties for federal road and bridge projects and processes code enforcement complaints and permits; and outside by conducting field inspection for small projects, code enforcement and permits, all under direct supervision.
There are two Engineering Assistants reporting directly to the Engineering Office Supervisor. Secondary supervisor is the Assistant City Engineer.
Major Duties
Manages data collected from various civil engineering, energy and other municipal projects and City complaint system by updating sewer/water records, drawings and maps in the City's enterprise system, the road asset management program for compliance with State of Michigan mandates, completing as-built information through interpreting surveyor and/or engineer notes from construction. Also maintains PASER rating data and sidewalk repair data.
Participates in engineering office operations through reviewing submittals for construction projects; provides measurements to contractors, utility companies and residents; processes the Engineering Division permits to include maintaining and balancing a cash drawer; and provides assistance and/or finalizes division correspondence.
Participates in Engineering field operations through field inspections, site visits, collecting PASER rating data, monitoring water and sewer utility work within the right of way and investigating any code enforcement sidewalk complaints.
Reviews utility company applications, references city utility information for conflicts, and makes recommendations on behalf of the City Engineer.
Relays requirements for road patches to all entities performing road patches with the Right of Way (ROW).
Serves as construction inspector for sidewalk projects and other small miscellaneous projects