Infrastructure Analyst

Salary: $76,381.65 - $97,484.49 Annually
Location : Albany, OR
Job Type: Regular, Full-time
Job Number: 00905
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering Services
Opening Date: 04/09/2025
Closing Date: 5/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME - General Unit

General Description
The City of Albany's Public Works Department is seeking a talented and dedicated Infrastructure Analyst to join our dynamic team! We are committed to delivering innovative, resilient, and sustainable public infrastructure that supports the growth and development of our vibrant community. If you are an experienced engineer or an individual with equivalent expertise in problem-solving and development review, we invite you to help shape the future of Albany's infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate development proposals, ensuring compliance with city standards, regulations, and policies related to infrastructure.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on infrastructure design, development, and improvements.
• Work closely with project teams, developers, and other stakeholders to resolve infrastructure-related issues.
• Assist in planning and coordinating infrastructure projects that support the city's growth and sustainability goals.
• Analyze data and prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations to senior leadership.
• Stay informed on industry trends, best practices, and regulations related to public infrastructure.

This position will provide recommendations to the general public in a manner that articulates a thorough understanding of engineering analysis, practices, & policies, site conditions, and other regulatory constraints.
Benefits include:

• Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with low monthly out-of-pocketEmployee-paid premium is approximately $51 per month for employee-only coverage up to a maximum of $147 per month for family coverage.
• City-paid contribution to a VEBA Trust account for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. Currently, the annual contribution is $1,000 for employee-only and $2,000 for employee plus dependent(s).
• Paid time off -Fronted sick and vacation leave may be considered upon hire
  • 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with progressive increases
  • 8hours of sick leave per month
  • 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays per year
  • No waiting period to use vacation and/or sick leave accruals
• Excellent retirement benefits:
  • City-paid participation in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (OPSRP and City pays 6% IAP contribution)
  • City-paid .5% contribution into pre-tax deferred compensation plan
• In addition, other benefits such as job-related college tuition and book reimbursement, employee assistance program, basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare expenses.

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Essential Functions/Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed are intended only as illustrative examples of the various types of work that may be performed by individuals in this classification. Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents and do not include all specific essential functions and responsibilities the incumbent may be expected to perform.

Reviews private project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations, and standards; and adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with approved plans. Reviews private development proposals, meets with developers, and generates conditions of development that comply with codes, regulations, and standards.

Determines what applicable codes, regulations, and requirements govern assigned projects.

Coordinates the preparation of or develops engineering plans and specifications for the design of public works projects.

Coordinates required advertising for bids, reviews construction bids, and makes necessary recommendations based on lowest and best bids of contractors, vendors, and consultants.

Manages construction of public works projects regarding schedule, budget, and quality control. Oversees assigned projects to ensure contractor compliance with project specifications.

Makes presentations, coordinates with other agencies and individuals, develops cost estimates, determines quantities, and performs surveying and construction staking.

Prepares sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage, and street system maps, databases, facility plans, development plans, and standards.

Assures accurate as-built records of construction projects, and documents necessary changes for the operation and maintenance programs.

Responds to public or other inquiries, including citizen and developer inquiries, relative to engineering procedures on specific projects, conditions of development, and other inquiries of City infrastructure and requirements.

Evaluates technical, financial information, and alternates related to engineering projects management, planning, design, review, surveying, permits issuance, and construction.

Participates in the formation of local improvement districts for public improvements, communicates with impacted property owners to explain procedures and resolve issues and computes assessments to be levied against benefiting properties.

Represents the City of Albany by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor. Regards everyone, internal and external, as a customer and deliver the best service possible in a respectful and patient manner.

Works to create a high-performance work culture by demonstrating a positive attitude and modeling the City's mission, vision, and values. Conducts self with high integrity, proactive in conserving City resources, and seeks and incorporates customer feedback for ongoing performance improvement. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.

Serves as a member of various City committees as assigned.

Assists other staff in the performance of their duties as assigned; and may provide training and orientation to new assigned personnel.

Maintains regular job attendance and adherence to working hours.

Adheres to appropriate attire, grooming, and hygiene standards established for the position.

Operates a motor vehicle safely and legally.

Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

Supervision/Lead Work Exercised

This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work and coordination of work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.
Qualifications & Requirements

Education and Experience:
A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or a related field or four years of job-related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirements:

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license and a driving record that meets the City's driving standards.

The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

Registration with the State of Oregon as an Engineer in Training (EIT) is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: civil engineering principles, practices, and methods applicable to a municipal setting; laws, regulations, standards, and equipment governing engineering; engineering contract administration; preparing project specifications, requests for proposal and process documentation; and construction techniques, materials, and trends.
Skill in: word processing, database, spreadsheet, design, and computer aided drafting software, permitting software, and electronic plan review software as appropriate, for written communication, technical evaluations, project management, and engineering design; overseeing the design and construction of municipal utility projects; skill in designing projects that involve sequencing of project steps; and operation of listed tools and equipment.
Ability to: organize, coordinate, and review progress and compliance of engineering and development projects; prepare, administer, and monitor a project budgets; interpret and apply rules, regulations, laws, and ordinances; prepare, review, approve, and interpret engineering plans and specifications; read design and construction related drawings; organize and sequence work associated with complex projects, converting them into project action plans; understand and carry out instructions; operate highly technical computer applications, such as GIS or CAD; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for City positions. Please notify the Human Resources Department if you need any reasonable accommodation or assistance with any part of our application and screening process. Hearing impaired individuals needing assistance can call the Oregon Relay Service at 800-735-2900 and provide them this phone number: 541-917-7509. All other applications are only accepted online through our vendor, NEOGOV.
The City of Albany offers a generous benefits package to employees and eligible dependents.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal employees (AFSCME). For a complete and detailed overview of the AFSCME benefits package,

Salary and benefits are subject to negotiation and, therefore, may change as a result of negotiations.
01

What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Other

02

Have you ever worked in a position that required you to read, communicate, interpret construction plans/detail drawings and apply complex technical specifications and/or requirements? Please describe below. (Write "None" if no experience)
03

Indicate how many years of related work experience you have? (Round months down to the nearest whole year.)

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years
• 3-5 years
• 6 years or more

04

Select the program areas in which you have experience.

• Engineering Design
• Engineering Project Management
• Construction Inspection
• Customer Service
• Use of Engineering Design Software
• Surveying

05

Briefly describe your experience, if any, in each program area selected from above. (Please put NA if no experience.)
06

Have you received any of the following traffic convictions? Select all that apply.

• One class "A" infraction conviction during the past thirty-six (36) months?
• More than one class "A" infraction conviction between the past (36) and (60) months?
• More than one class "B" infraction conviction during the past twelve (12) months?
• More than two class "B" infraction convictions during the past thirty-six (36) months?
• More than two class "C" infraction convictions during the past twelve (12) months?
• More than three class "C" infraction convictions during the past thirty-six (36) months?
• Any misdemeanor driving convictions within the past twenty-four (24) months?
• Any felony driving convictions within the past sixty (60) months?
• None

07

The job duties, physical demands, work environment & conditions, and job requirements of this position are outlined in the job description. I acknowledge being able to meet the demands, conditions, and requirements of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Yes
• No

08

Are you available to work the designated hours with the understanding that additional hours may be required at times?

• Yes
• No

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