(Part-Time) Field Engineering Aide

Huron-Clinton Metroparks • Brighton, MI • 2h ago

PAY RATE: $22.25 per hour

Eligible part-time employees will receive up to a $5.75 per hour retention bonus for all hours worked from Memorial Day through Labor Day. For details, click here (https://www.metroparks.com/job-opportunities/#MORETHANAJOB) .

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the general supervision of the Chief of Engineering Services and the direct supervision of the Supervising Field Engineer, work activities in this position primarily involve assisting in construction oversite and administration related to a variety of public works projects including buildings and related systems, site development, pavements, bridges, telecommunications, sewer, water, dams and recreational facilities such as waterparks, marinas, golf courses and play areas.

This is a temporary position running from May through August.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: This position works under the general supervision of the Chief of Engineering Services and the direct supervision of the Supervising Field Engineer. Required to work independently and exercise judgement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The list below is intended to describe the general nature of duties only. Employee shall perform other duties as assigned.

Assist Field Engineers with projects and contract administration, ensuring conformance with engineering plans, specifications, construction standards and safety standards. Some physical work will be necessary to perform these duties.

Coordinate with contractors, architects/consulting engineers and park personnel to complete projects.

Assist in performing field technical research and developing solutions to engineering problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Enrolled in an accredited college or university with a concentration in Civil Engineering.

Ability to load, unload and move materials between work locations.

Ability to traverse sandy, marshy or wooded areas with even or uneven terrain.

Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Ability to operate computer with knowledge of applications in survey, design and construction.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

May be required to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs, including working some weekends and evenings.

Ability to perform essential duties.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to understand and apply the principles and practices of civil engineering, design methods, computer-aided drafting and design, and construction contract provisions.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Knowledge of construction equipment and its use.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED: Hand and power tools, personal computer including engineering and/or planning software; data base, scheduling, publishing, spreadsheet, and word processing software; calculator, copy & fax machines; phone, radios, automobile and GIS data collector.

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 routinely required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is routinely required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is routinely required to run, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch and must have the ability to traverse sandy, marshy, or wooded areas with uneven terrain. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the 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 routinely works in outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to heat, wet and/or humid conditions, chemicals, animals, foliage and vegetation, etc. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office and may be moderately loud when out in the field.

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