City of Woonsocket
Location
Woonsocket, RI | United States
Job description
CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND
Personnel Division
ENGINEERING ASSISTANT
Employment Advertisement
The City of Woonsocket, RI is conducting a search for an Engineering Assistant. Working under the direction of the Director of Public Works, the person in this position will be responsible for performing subprofessional engineering work, assisting in making field surveys, organizes data and maintaining records as needed. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following: maintain and update grid drawings, and master City maps showing water, sewer, and storm drain locations; maintain and update all engineering records; inspects street improvement construction, sewer mains and connections, and storm water drains; performs other duties as needed. The person in this position must have a Bachelor’s degree, and/or a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a responsible position in engineering or an allied science. This person must be able to use hand tools and survey equipment as needed and have a valid driver’s license. Must be able to work accurately, as well as handle difficult problems with aplomb.
Application Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2024
Classification: Local 3851/Professional and Technical
Salary Rate: $896.91/Week to $970.36/Week
Hours of Work: 40-Hours
Examination Date: To Be Determined
To Apply: The City of Woonsocket offers a competitive benefit and compensation package. For more information on this position including a full position description and application visit the “Employment” section on the City of Woonsocket website via the following URL:
Please forward your completed application and resume to Nikki Aphonphanh, Personnel Division, City of Woonsocket, 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895. You may send your information electronically to [email protected].
A City of Woonsocket Application for Employment must be completed and one can be obtained by visiting the “Employment” section of the City’s website at
About Woonsocket: A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents. Located in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley, the City of Woonsocket is a vibrant, urban community and is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community work together to build a strong economy. Woonsocket is centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence triangle, and home to CVS Corporation, a Fortune 500 company.
JOB TITLE: Engineering Assistant
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Public Works Department/Engineering Division
PAY GRADE/HOURS: Grade T5C / 40-hour work week
UNION: Local 3851/Professional and Technical
POSITION SUMMARY: Under supervision, the Engineering Assistant performs subprofessional engineering work, assists in making field surveys, collects, sorts, files data as assigned for keeping records and maintains same; and does related work as required.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Collects and plots construction and installation data necessary to create and maintain up‑to‑date grid drawings and master city maps showing water, sewer and storm water drain locations.
· Measures and calculates qualities of public works projects.
· Occasionally reduces field notes and plots information.
· Collects, indexes and maintains engineering records.
· Assists the public in researching engineering records.
· Inspects construction of street improvements, sewer mains and connections, and storm water drains.
· Understands construction site plans.
· Assists as required during inclement weather operations.
· Provides information for Dig Safe.
· Able to use survey equipment.
· Assists the Solid Waste Division as needed.
· Performs other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s Degree and/or a minimum of five (5) years of experience in Engineering or allied sciences in a responsible position. Must have a valid driver’s license; OSHA 10; and ability to use hand tools as they apply to surveying and minor equipment repairs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND PERSONAL QUALITIES: Thorough knowledge of office practices and general knowledge of the organization and general operations of city government. Ability to type accurately and rapidly. Ability to operate simple office machines, ability to deal effectively with people and handle difficult office situations with good judgment, tact, neatness, and initiative.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $896.91 - $970.36 per week
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