Civil Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

Salary: $72,716.80 - $116,355.20 Annually
Location : Dothan, AL
Job Type: FULL TIME
Job Number: 196W/WW-25-01
Department: DOTHAN UTILITIES
Opening Date: 03/17/2025
Closing Date: 3/28/2025 11:59 PM Central

Description
Civil Engineer Salary Range: $72,716.80 - $116,355.20
Civil Engineer (with PE) Salary Range: $80,288.00 - $128,398.40

This position performs engineering functions in support of the design, construction, operation and maintenance of city infrastructure.

Major Duties

• Provides professional engineering expertise in the design and construction of streets, sidewalks, trails, storm drains, sanitary sewers, wastewater treatment, water supply and distribution, and buildings; prepares plans and cost estimates; evaluates alternative construction materials and methods; modifies large engineering projects design under contract by architectural and engineering firms.

• Supervises or participates in the design, preparation, and implementation of construction documents for Public Works and/or Dothan Utilities projects; supervises and participates in the preparation of engineering specifications; resolves difficult or unusual engineering problems.

• Oversees compliance with all City operating permits such as the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits, Alabama Department of Environmental Management water system permit, stormwater permit, and stormwater and utility ordinances; supervises illicit discharge detection and elimination; coordinates with city departments to ensure permit compliance; oversees construction site stormwater runoff control and management; coordinates public education and outreach.

• Monitors engineering work performed by contractors while in progress; reviews final products for compliance with specifications; recommends revisions and/or acceptance.

• Manages the Capacity Assurance Program by reviewing, analyzing, and providing supporting documentation. (Wastewater)

• Reviews utility plans, new service connections, flow monitoring reports, and construction administration and inspection reports; generates utility capital and maintenance orders, rain gauge data, general maintenance orders, etc.

• Manages the EPA AOC MOM programs and the City's SID program to include: the Continuing Sewer System Assessment Program (CSSAP); Pump Station, Gravity Line, and Force Main Preventative Maintenance Programs (PMPs); Inter-Jurisdictional Agreement (IJA) Program; and Sewer Overflow Response Plan (SORP). (Wastewater)

• Provides professional civil engineering expertise in the design of wastewater and water utilities and facilities; prepares bid documents, plans and cost estimates. Evaluates alternative construction materials and methods to ensure quality construction at reasonable cost.

• Performs management and work tasks required to review wastewater and water utility designs for conformance with standards and constructability to include review of hydraulic calculations for proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments; provides comments on private development proposals, plans and specifications submitted to the City for approval; and assists in consolidating comments prepared by others.
  
  
• Prepares Professional Service contract specifications to secure professional engineering services for larger engineering projects; evaluates proposals received, recommends best firm for each project.
  
  
• Reviews, implements, manages, modifies, and develops standard operational procedures.

• Works with the information management system by creating work orders, creating searches, analyzing data, creating reports, red-lining drawings, and reviewing work completed and making recommendations for improvements.

• Assists Management in preparing Department budget, monitoring expenditures, writing purchase orders, preparing reports, and preparing specifications on specialized equipment for specialized projects.

• Inspects field work in progress and upon completion; makes notes and keeps related records; provides technical guidance to field personnel.

• Provides expertise and project management of city environmental projects and issues.

• Collects and analyzes a variety of data to complete a variety of reports, correspondence, studies, and draft ordinances.

• Reviews and provides comment on private development proposals and plans and specification submitted to the city for approval.

• Provides engineering support to all city departments.

• Interprets codes and designs standards for technical staff, inspectors, A and E firms, developers, and the public.

• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations.

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.

• Knowledge of city codes and standards.

• Knowledge of the methods, technology, equipment, and material used in construction projects.

• Knowledge of project management principles.

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards associated with the work.

• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of computer and job-related software programs.

• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods and practices used in design, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, repair and construction work of utility systems.

• Skill in making engineering computations, designing engineering projects, and preparing engineering plans and specifications.

• Skill in the development and review of engineering plans.

• Skill in the management and oversight of construction projects.

• Skill in interpersonal relations.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Ability to demonstrate and provide professional and technical guidance in all work activities.

• Ability to learn and utilize new computer software systems such as Esri GIS or current mapping system, current work order management system, current enterprise software management system, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, GraniteNet or current CCTV inspection viewer software, and asset management tools required for use in a utility operation.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Assistant Director and/or Manager assigns work in terms of division goals and objectives, and reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of division activities.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include city codes and regulations, the employee handbook, Principles and Practices of Civil Engineering and Construction, the Code of Ethics, EPA and ADEM regulatory guidelines, Ten State Standards, ADA guidelines, MUTCD guidelines, ALDOT specifications, FEMA guidelines, US Army Corps of Engineers guidelines, utility industry standards, and department and city policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied engineering and project management duties. The variety of projects to be managed and changing priorities contribute to the complexity of the position.

• The purpose of this position is to perform professional engineering duties in support of city projects. Successful performance contributes to a well-maintained and regulatory compliant city infrastructure.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city personnel, architects, contractors, designers, builders, elected and appointed officials, and members of the public.

• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, to provide services, to motivate persons, and to justify matters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

• The work is typically performed an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
This position has functional supervision of assigned personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited* college or university with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related engineering field.

• Two (2) years recent responsible engineering design experience with a public or private utility and/or a technical civil engineering consulting firm preferred.

• Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Alabama preferred.

*Accredited through an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education (CHEA).
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid driver license and acceptable driving record. (PBA 9/10/01)

• In an emergency and/or standby situation, an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular workstation in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification. (Sec. 2-30. (2) / PBA 1/9/95) This requirement must be met within six (6) months of employment/promotion/ demotion/transfer.

• An employee in this position must be available to be contacted via phone within 30 days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer, due to call out requirements.

• An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.

• Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 8/13/12)

• Must meet the City of Dothan's employment physical standard, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

Application / Examination
Qualified applicants will be evaluated will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise 100% of their final grade.
Applicants with a disability who feel they need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department in writing on or before the closing date of this advertisement by emailing
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The City of Dothan provides a diverse package of benefit programs:

• Vacation: 12 Vacation Days per calendar year
  
• Holidays: 12 Paid Holidays per calendar year

• Medical and Dental Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama. Rates vary based on coverage selected

• Retirement Plan: Administered through the Retirement Systems of Alabama

• Life Insurance: Administered through Unum Life. No cost for eligible employees
  
• Military Leave: up to 21 working days per calendar year with Military Orders
  
• Direct Deposit: Employees may elect to have their payroll check deposited directly into their bank account
  
• Employee Health Clinic: Industrial Nurse on duty for work related injuries and minor illnesses
  Other benefits include: Cafeteria plan, Credit Union, Deferred Compensation plans, Employee Assistance Program, Physical Fitness Program, Jury Duty Leave and more.....
  
  Note: All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

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Supplemental Questions: This information will be used to determine your placement on the employment register and if you meet the basic qualifications as listed on the job posting. Therefore, please give detailed descriptions of your job duties. You must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of the application and the Supplemental Questions. Answer all questions as accurately and with as much detail as possible. Some questions request an explanation to support a "yes" answer. Your explanation should contain experience, education, etc., to show that you do possess whatever skill, knowledge or experience being addressed in the question. Employment and volunteer experiences used to answer any of the questions below must be listed on your application. If you use military experience to meet the experience requirements, do not give dates of your entire tour of duty, rather, you should indicate on your employment application, the month and year you began performing these duties and the month and year you stopped.

• I have read and understand the above statement and will submit any required verification or supporting documents by the closing date of this advertisement.

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Which best describes your highest completed level of education?

• None
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

03

Check the appropriate field of study for your degree.

• Civil Engineering
• Other - Closely Related Engineering field
• Other - Not related
• No Degree

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If you checked "Other" in question #3 above, please list your degree/major/field of study, etc. If not applicable, list "N/A"
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Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) responsible engineering design experience with a public or private utility and/or a technical civil engineering consulting firm?

• No experience
• 0 - 0.9 year
• 1 - 1.9 years
• 2 - 4.9 years
• 5 - 9.9 years
• 10 - 14.9 years
• More than 15 years

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List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #5. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below.DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."
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List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #5. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below.DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."
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Do you have a current Engineer Intern (EI) certification?In order to receive credit, you must submit a current copy of your certification by the closing date of this advertisement. You may fax it to (334) 615-3189, submit by mail or in person to the City of Dothan, Personnel Department, 126 N St. Andrews Street, Room 116, Dothan, AL 36303, or by email to jobs@dothan.org.

• Yes
• No

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Do you posses a current license as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Alabama?In order to receive credit, you must submit a current copy of your certification by the closing date of this advertisement. You may fax it to (334) 615-3189, submit by mail or in person to the City of Dothan, Personnel Department, 126 N St. Andrews Street, Room 116, Dothan, AL 36303, or by email to jobs@dothan.org.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid operator driver's license and an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

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In an emergency and/or standby situation, an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular workstation in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification. (Sec. 2-30. (2) / PBA 1/9/95) This requirement must be met within six (6) months of employment/promotion /demotion/transfer.Are you willing to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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Note: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Your examination score will be based on the information you have provided on your application and this supplemental questionnaire. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete employment information to include the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental questionnaire.

• I understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or receiving a lower examination score.

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I understand that once my application has been submitted for this specific position that I WILL NOT be able to make any changes to it. Any changes to my master application will only be reflected in any future positions for which I may apply. Should I desire to have updated information included for this specific position I should contact the Personnel/Human Resources office at (334) 615-3180 for assistance.

• Yes, I Understand

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Required Question