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SalaryPosition Information
Posting Title
Graduate Engineer B, Engineer A , Engineer B (Technical Assistance Section)
Job Requisition Number
COA091208
Position Number
119353
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Floodplain Office & Modeling
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate Engineer B:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a related field, plus two (2) years of experience in engineering.
Licenses or Certifications Required:
- Texas: Engineer – In Training Certification.
Engineer A:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of engineering experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, must have the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six (6) months of employment.
Engineer B:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to engineering, plus six (6) years of experience in engineering acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, must have the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six (6) months of employment.
Notes to Applicants
DEPARTMENTOVERVIEW:
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: | Watershed Protection Department
BENEFITS:
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please read about the City of Austin benefits | Active Employee Benefits | AustinTexas.gov
This vacancy will be filled at one of the following levels, depending on qualifications:
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: | Watershed Protection Department
BENEFITS:
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please read about the City of Austin benefits | Active Employee Benefits | AustinTexas.gov
This vacancy will be filled at one of the following levels, depending on qualifications:
- Graduate Engineer B: $35.04 – $44.67
- Engineer A: $38.97 – $50.67
- Engineer B: $41.70 – $54.21
POSITIONOVERVIEW:
The position will be member of the newly created Watershed Protection Department Technical Assistance Section. This section will be responsible for a variety of activities related to WPD requests, technical requests from other departments, and technical requests from the public.
Tasks for this group may include technical input regarding: Land Management applications, Drainage Criteria Manual waivers, Austin Utility Location Coordination Committee reviews, Service Extension Requests, Texas Land Application Permits, and Barton Springs Zone Operating Permits.
This will be an exciting position since it will be in a new section with broad goals and responsibilities. This will require exceptional technical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION:
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.
PROFESSIONALCERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
Engineer A or Engineer B:
Must be a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, must have the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six (6) months of employment.
Graduate Engineer B:
Must have a State of Texas Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T) Certification.
ASSESSMENT:
An assessment will be given as part of the interview process.
CRIMINALBACKGROUNDINVESTIGATION:
This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation.
TRAVEL:
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
ABOUTYOUREMPLOYMENTAPPLICATION(Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:
- Include details on the application of prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
- A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the employment application, but does not substitute for a complete employment application.
- A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
- Include any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience.
- Your work history must include employer name and address, job title, supervisor’s name and phone number, the month and year of employment and detailed description of the work you performed. We do not accept “See Resume” and your application will be considered incomplete.
- Any relevant work history on the resume must be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.
Pay Range
See Notes to Applicants
Hours
40 hours per week, Monday – Friday with the ability for a 50% telework schedule within a two-week period. Exceptions may apply subject to the business needs of the department.
May require working outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and
holidays as dictated by business needs.
May require working outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and
holidays as dictated by business needs.
Job Close Date
03/21/2024
Type of Posting
External
Department
Watershed Protection
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
- Familiarity with the City of Austin’s Land Development Code (particularly the drainage and environmental related elements) and Drainage Criteria and Environmental Criteria Manuals.
- Extensive experience with and ability to demonstrate knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of open channel flow and storm drains, including experience and proficiency with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, PondPak, ICM, etc.
- Knowledge and experience with design and construction of water quality ponds in the Barton Springs Zone of the City of Austin.
- Knowledge and experience with wastewater permitting, analysis, or design.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. A successful candidate should be able to explain drainage and environmental related knowledge to both those with a technical background (e.g. engineers) as well as those without a technical background (e.g. general public).
- Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Graduate Engineer B
Engineer A
Engineer B
Graduate Engineer B
Engineer A
Engineer B
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Graduate Engineer B
Engineer A
Engineer B
Graduate Engineer B
Engineer A
Engineer B
Criminal Background Investigation
This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation
EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within
the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
