Canton Facilities Engineer

Job Description

This is a responsible, professional, and managerial position. An employee in this classification performs professional work of an engineering nature in assisting in the operation of the City of Canton Water Reclamation Facility (WRF).

The Facilities Engineer - Water Reclamation Facility reports directly to the WRF Superintendent. This position includes professional engineering work directly involving public health and safety through appropriate wastewater treatment techniques.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering as related to the preparation of plans and specifications for a wide variety of public systems, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of construction materials and of approved standards of safety as related to designs and specifications.
• Ability to instruct subordinate personnel in proper work methods and standards to the design and construction of a variety of public works projects.
• Skill in the use of engineering and surveying instruments and equipment.
• Ability to prepare technical administrative reports.
• Ability to effectively utilize a variety of computer software including but not limited to Power Point, spreadsheets, graphing, drawing, modeling, AutoCADD, SCADA, and G.I.S.
• Ability to analyze problems, troubleshoot, and develop workable solutions.
• Ability to present ideas effectively, orally, and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, city employees, other agencies, and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in sanitary engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering or a related field and extensive professional engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Prior experience with wastewater collection and/or treatment facilities work is a plus.
• Possession of a wastewater operator certificate is a plus.
• Current registration as a Professional Engineer with the State of Ohio Board of registration for professional Engineers and Surveyors, and a minimum of one year at the advanced professional level in engineering work is required.
• The Facilities Engineer must maintain his/her Professional Engineer certification in good standing.

Testing Information

SHOULD TEN OR FEWER QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS BE RECEIVED, NAMES WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION FILING DATE. SHOULD MORE THAN TEN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGISTER FOR THIS EXAMINATION, THOSE APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT, LOCATION, DATE, AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.

Rating

Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.