JOB SUMMARY:  Under limited supervision, provides complex design services and coordination of sanitation and health facilities projects for the Division of Environmental Health and Engineering (DEHE).

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Civil Engineer I Assists in project design and coordination services for the construction of sanitation and health facilities projects in rural communities. Provides assistance in preparing construction drawings and documents. Investigates sites, analyzes soil samples and surveying work. Collaborates with specialists and other engineers to produce construction plans. Reviews designs and specifications submitted by vendors and contractors. Assists with the development of project plan sets and engineering designs. Provides computer aided design for civil engineering projects.

Researches technical specifications for material and equipment purchases. Monitors quality control and assurance programs. Provides technical support to field staff to facilitate construction. Provides technical assistance for and engineering evaluations of health and sanitation facilities.

Civil Engineer II Provides minor design and inspection services for the construction of sanitation and health facilities projects in rural communities. Prepares construction drawings and documents.

Works with managers to develop project scopes; collaborates with specialists and other engineers as a team member in construction document production. Investigates sites, analyzes samples and participates in surveying work.

Reviews designs and specifications submitted by vendors and contractors and makes recommendations to project managers. Completes necessary calculations as directed. Designs project components under supervision of the Senior Engineer.

Aids in creation of project plan sets and design sheets. Provides technical support to field staff to facilitate construction. Provides computer aided design for civil engineering projects.

Provides technical assistance and engineering evaluations for health and sanitation facilities. Identifies, researches and suggests resolution processes for emergent problems.

Researches technical specifications for material and equipment purchases. Writes engineering memoranda and status reports.

Civil Engineer III Designs, develops and produces construction drawings and documents. Investigates sites, analyzes samples and oversees technical staff. Develops scope of projects; delegates components to technical staff and collaborates with specialists to produce plans. Approves final designs and incorporates project components. Ensures designs meet program requirements. Completes necessary calculations. Oversees creation of project plan sets and design sheets. Stamps completed drawings. Schedules project design review meetings.

Researches technical specifications for material requirements. Ensures compliance with local, tribal, state and federal rules, regulations and permit requirements. Participates in intermittent and final inspection of facilities. Provides technical support to field staff to facilitate construction. Approves field design changes. Establishes and maintains project schedules.

Develops goals and priorities, and assigns tasks and projects. Writes engineering memoranda and status reports. Coordinates projects with DEHE staff and participates in division quality improvement initiatives.

Provides technical assistance for and engineering evaluations of health and sanitation facilities. Identifies, researches and suggests resolution processes for emergent problems.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Required Skills

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS  Civil Engineer I & II Knowledge of principles and practices of construction. Knowledge of applicable environmental health statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes administrative orders and other operational guidelines and directives. Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering. Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Land Desktop. Skill in analyzing environmental health issues and preparing recommendations based on findings. Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands. Skill in design and layout of civil site design. Skill in effectively working with teams. Skill in reading and evaluating technical drawings and schematics. Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and representatives from village communities and state and Federal agencies. Skill in operating a personal computer, utilizing a variety of software applications. Skill in oral and written communication.

Civil Engineer III Knowledge of principles of engineering and construction, including design of health and sanitation facilities in Arctic and/or northern climates. Knowledge of applicable environmental health statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes administrative orders and other operational guidelines and directives. Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering project management. Skill in effectively working with teams managing and leading staff, and delegating tasks and authority. Skill  in  evaluating  the  work  of  contractors  and  consultants  for  compliance  with  project  plans, specifications and applicable laws, ordinances and policies. Skill in reading and evaluating technical drawings and schematics. Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and representatives from village communities and state and Federal agencies.

Required Experience

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION All Levels A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field from an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited university or college program.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION Civil Engineer II Non-supervisory - Two (2) years of civil or environmental engineering experience. A Master’s Degree may be substituted for one year of experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

Civil Engineer III Non-supervisory - Four (4) years of civil or environmental engineering experience. Two (2) years of Alaska or cold region engineering experience and two (2) years of design experience is preferred. A Master’s Degree may be substituted for one year of experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION Civil Engineer II Candidate must possess a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), also known as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT).

Civil Engineer III Candidate must possess a Professional Engineer license (PE) to practice in the State of Alaska, or have a PE license in at least one other state and obtain a PE license in the State of Alaska within 12 months of accepting the position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Travels frequently within Alaska in small fixed wing aircraft; travels outside Alaska. An Alaska driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to lift approximately 50 pounds. May be exposed to infectious diseases and hazardous working environments with heavy equipment and extreme weather conditions.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS  Civil Engineer I & II Knowledge of principles and practices of construction. Knowledge of applicable environmental health statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes administrative orders and other operational guidelines and directives. Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering. Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Land Desktop. Skill in analyzing environmental health issues and preparing recommendations based on findings. Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands. Skill in design and layout of civil site design. Skill in effectively working with teams. Skill in reading and evaluating technical drawings and schematics. Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and representatives from village communities and state and Federal agencies. Skill in operating a personal computer, utilizing a variety of software applications. Skill in oral and written communication.

Civil Engineer III Knowledge of principles of engineering and construction, including design of health and sanitation facilities in Arctic and/or northern climates. Knowledge of applicable environmental health statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes administrative orders and other operational guidelines and directives. Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering project management. Skill in effectively working with teams managing and leading staff, and delegating tasks and authority. Skill  in  evaluating  the  work  of  contractors  and  consultants  for  compliance  with  project  plans, specifications and applicable laws, ordinances and policies. Skill in reading and evaluating technical drawings and schematics. Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and representatives from village communities and state and Federal agencies.