Technical Assistant

City of Jackson

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:Technical Assistant (Part-Time)

DEPARTMENT: Public Works

DATE: March, 2024

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Title: Public Works Director

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SUMMARY: To assist in inspection of infrastructure projects, implementation of MS4 stormwater program, and to provide technical assistance to Public Works and Engineering Departments in a manner that is consistent with City policies and standards.

***This position is a safety sensitive position***

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

I. Technical Assistance Activities 30% of Time

A. Communicates thoroughly to Public Works Director and City Engineer regarding status and schedule of City projects and reports.

B. Conducts research of department files, court/legal records, database records, hardcopy materials, internet sites, or other sources as needed.

C. Utilizes GPS equipment to aid in accurate mapping of utilities, as needed.

D. Performs all duties in an ethical and professional manner.

II. Infrastructure Inspection Activities 30% of Time

E. Works directly with City’s Public Works and Engineering Departments to maintain a high level of quality in construction of City’s infrastructure.

F. Exhibits accurate understanding of engineered project plans and specifications.

G. Inspects materials and methods used on the job site to ensure compliance with contract specifications.

H. Maintains daily diary of project inspections.

I. Measures materials used on job site to determine proper progress payment to be made to contractor.

J. Communicates with various City departments, ensuring for consistent inspection of construction of City’s infrastructure and special projects.

II. Stormwater Activities 40% of Time

A. Responds to and provides follow-up on citizen stormwater concerns, complaints, or violations, assuring for a positive public image and for professionalism and timeliness.

B. Performs periodic inspection of stormwater outfalls and other stormwater features as needed, ensuring for compliance with City’s MS4 permit.

C. Participates in review of Stormwater Prevention Plans and issuance of Grading Permits.

D. Participates in public outreach and education projects related to compliance with City’s MS4 permit.

E. Maintains and updates reports for city’s MS4 stormwater team.

F. Perform monitoring and stream assessments in accordance with City’s MS4 permit.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor; subject to reasonable accommodations

WORK ENVIRONMENT

¨ Average accessibility of all work sites required for the position.

¨ Above-Average exposure to weather and temperature extremes.

¨ Average exposure to chemicals and fumes.

¨ Average exposure to heights.

¨ Above-Average exposure to work safety hazards.

¨ Average amount of overtime/extended work hours required.

¨ Above-Average exposure to dust.

¨ Above-Average exposure to loud noises.

¨ Above-Average exposure to darkness.

¨ Average exposure to cramped spaces.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

¨ Normal physical mobility: movement from place to place on the job, considering distance and speed.

¨ Normal physical agility: ability to maneuver body while in place.

¨ Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools.

¨ Normal physical strength.

¨ Normal dexterity of hands and fingers.

¨ Normal physical balance: ability to maintain balance and physical control.

¨ Normal coordination, including eye/hand, hand/foot, etc.

¨ Normal endurance.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

¨ High school diploma and one or more years of technical training in a construction-related field.

¨ Ability to read and understand construction plans, maps, and plats.

¨ Ability to read land records and deeds hand-written in cursive script.

¨ Ability to use Microsoft Office for databases, spreadsheets, and Word documents, and to learn other proprietary software programs.

¨ Ability to budget time and resources to manage multiple projects at the same time.

MENTAL EFFORT

¨ Normal concentration/intensity: prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks.

¨ Average memory, considering the amount and type of information.

¨ Average complexity of decision making.

¨ Average time pressure of decision making.

¨ Average analytical thinking.

¨ Average conceptual thinking.

COMMUNICATION

¨ Average verbal communication.

¨ Average written communication.

¨ Average nonverbal communication.

SENSORY ABILITIES

¨ Normal ability to see.

¨ Normal ability to distinguish colors.

¨ Normal ability to hear.

¨ Normal ability to smell.

¨ Normal sense of touch.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 25 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Construction: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jackson, MO 63755: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person