Watershed Lead

Grad Eng A/B or Engineer A/B/C (Austin Water - Watershed Lead)
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Position Information
Position Information
Posting Title    Grad Eng A/B or Engineer A/B/C (Austin Water - Watershed Lead)
Job Requisition Number    COA087432
Position Number    119074
Job Type    Full-Time
Division Name    Pipeline CIP Project Delivery
Minimum Qualifications    
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Minimum Qualifications, please select the appropriate job description below:

Graduate Engineer A
Graduate Engineer B
Engineer A
Engineer B
Engineer C

Notes to Applicants    
This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications:

Graduate Engineer A: $31.65 to $39.56 per hour
Graduate Engineer B: $32.89 to $41.93 per hour
Engineer A: $34.86 to $44.45 per hour
Engineer B: $36.95 to $47.12 per hour
Engineer C: $38.78 to $50.42 per hour

Position Overview:
Interested in helping improve our environment and make a positive impact to our community? Austin Water currently has an opening for a lead engineer to help coordinate Austin Water utility projects in creeks with the Watershed Protection Department. In addition to the exciting work of coordinating utilities in creek restoration, this position will help with utility relocations with other interdepartmental and other state and local government agencies in the Austin area. This is a fun fast paced job that is guaranteed to make a strong and positive impact to Austin’s environment and community.

Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

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Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
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A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.

If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

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.

Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free.
Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite – including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

Pay Range    
Please see “Notes to Applicants.”
Hours    
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with some flexibility.
Some Hybrid schedule available.
Job Close Date
Type of Posting    External
Department    Austin Water Utility
Regular/Temporary    Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position    Not Applicable
Category    Professional
Location    WCC, 625 E. 10th St., Austin, 78701

Preferred Qualifications    

• B.A. degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience with underground utility design and construction in creeks or other environmentally sensitive areas.
• Experience in working with interdepartmental and other state and local government agencies.
• Experience in capital improvement project planning and management including project tracking, preparation of cost analysis, budgets, and schedules, negotiating proposals for implementation, and monitoring performance against goals.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated experience in planning, organizing, and working with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities, and collaborating effectively with other departments or units within an organization to meet business objectives.
• Experience with communicating technical information to non-technical audiences.
• 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 A
Graduate Engineer B
Engineer A
Engineer B
Engineer C
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 A
Graduate Engineer B
Engineer A
Engineer B
Engineer C

Criminal Background Investigation    This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation
EEO/ADA    
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American 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 TTY (512) 974-2445.

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.