Resolution 2006-073 i
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
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COUNTY OF KENDALL )
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RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE JOB DESCRIPTION
FOR THE POSITION OF CIVIL ENGINEER
IN THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE,
KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
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WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, after
careful consideration, have found and deemed it necessary for the benefit of the UNITED CITY
OF YORKVILLE to establish a Job Description for the position of Civil Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the position of Civil Engineer will have the duties and responsibilities as set
forth in the attached job description; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE THAT THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE
POSITION OF CIVIL ENGINEER IS HEREBY ESTABLISHED AS DEPICTED ON
EXHIBIT "A"
The job description for said position is attached hereto and is made part hereof as Exhibit
"A". The hiring of a person to fill the said position should be subject to all probationary rules
and regulations as set out in the current Employee Manual.
This resolution shall become effective upon its passage.
JAMES BOCK JOSEPH BESCO
VALERIE BURD ` v PAUL JAMES ►,,�
DEAN WOLFER MARTY MUNNS Lk
ROSE SPEARS JASON LESLIE
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Approved by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this
� as day of �� , A.D. 2006.
MAYOR
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois this
�a day of Zp �t , A.D. 2006.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Prepared by:
John Justin Wyeth
City Attorney
United City of Yorkville
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, IL 60560
UNI I ED CITY OF YORKV =
CIVIL ENGINEER — JOB DESCRIPTION
Department: Engineering
Reports to: City Engineer
Status: Full -time; exempt
Supervises: None
Pay Classification: Civil Engineer
Position Description Overview
Under the direction of the City Engineer, this is a professional engineering position that entails
technical work in the planning, organizing, and conduct of civil engineering assignments in the
Engineering Department. Work requires the use of judgment, initiative and professional knowledge,
and involves responsibility for making technical decisions on engineering problems and plans.
Work involves responsibility for conducting, planning, coordinating, and evaluating engineering
work of some difficulty requiring familiarity and training in civil engineering and surveying
principles and practices. Work is reviewed for adherence to city policies and expectations by the
City Engineer.
Essential Job Functions
1. As assigned by the City Engineer, performs in -depth reviews of engineering plans associated
with new subdivision development and site plans of nonresidential parcels within the
planning jurisdictional boundaries of Yorkville. Communicate plan review and construction
inspection findings with consulting engineers /developers concerning improvements. Resolve
conflicts and concerns of plan reviews and construction inspections in an independent and
expeditious manner.
2. As assigned by the City Engineer, plans, develops, coordinates and manages the review,
approval, inspection and acceptance of construction projects; implements local, state and
federal regulations; forwards plans to other departments and divisions; summarizes
comments and prepares response letters, calculates fees and collects project securities.
3. Makes engineering estimates of quantities and costs.
4. Calculates fees and ensures all applicable fees, bonds, letters of credit and others are
provided or paid before permit is issued; tracks letters of credit, secures extensions and
authorizes releases.
5. Prepares plans and cost estimates for roadway, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water main
projects; prepares reports of ongoing projects, memorandums for various committees and
Commissions, legal advertisements for bid specifications, details for construction plans,
requests for proposals, and other plans and estimates as requested by their supervisor.
6. Provides professional and technical advice to City residents who have engineering problems
[such as faulty property drainage] and to lower level engineering technicians or to
maintenance supervisors concerning engineering problems in design, construction,
maintenance or surveying; may act as design liaison with consulting engineers on the design
of larger public improvement projects; and may assist in various phases of the bid letting
process by meeting with potential bidders and reviewing project plans, including any unique
aspects of the project.
7. Coordinate with consulting engineers regarding the preparation of reports and engineering
plans for Public Works and construction projects.
8. Acts as staff advisor for Engineering functions; provides technical assistance to other City
departments; informs developers of engineering requirements; responds to internal
engineering problems; makes recommendations to residents and businesses based on plan
review and site investigation.
9. Other duties as assigned by the City Engineer.
Requirements
1. Strong background, education, and understanding of the principles and practices of Civil
Engineering. '
2. General knowledge of computers for solving engineering problems including knowledge of
spreadsheet and computer drafting software with ability to learn and successfully use
other /new software.
3. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for interaction with elected
and appointed officials, co- workers, agencies and other governmental units, and the public.
4. Skill in performing difficult engineering computations and in making comprehensive
technical recommendations for the solution of engineering problems.
5. Ability to exercise professional, independent judgment in planning own work, formulating
recommendations, and making decisions.
6. Ability to understand construction techniques, methods, procedures, and alternatives.
7. Ability to plan projects and prepare concept and final designs. Ability to prepare cost
estimates and bid documents and specifications.
8. Possession of a valid driver's license.
9. Requires the ability to perform mid -level data analysis including the ability to audit, deduce,
assess, conclude and appraise. Requires discretion in determining and referencing such to
established criteria to define consequences and develop alternatives.
10. Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and /or design
data and information such as plans, drawings, surveys, easements, reports, estimates,
ordinances, resolutions, spreadsheets, periodicals, handbooks, maps, manuals, financial
statements, statutes, procedures and non - routine correspondence.
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11. Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate
percentages, fractions and decimals; may require the ability to perform mathematical
operations involving basic algebra and geometry.
12. Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with supervisors,
co- workers, people from outside agencies and the general public.
13. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions from supervisors.
14. Ability to work effectively under tight time constraints in stressful situations.
15. Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
16. Must possess, at a minimum, the strength, endurance and agility to lift and transport an
object with a minimum weight of fifty (50) pounds.
17. Ability to gather, organize, prepare and maintain data files.
18. Ability to work independently; prioritize multiple objectives and tasks and maintain
confidential information.
19. Registration as an Engineer -In- Training with the State of Illinois or registration as a
Professional Engineer with the State of Illinois.
20. Possess working knowledge of basic surveying instruments (surveyor's level and theodolite)
and practices.
Experience and Education
1. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and one (1) year of civil engineering/project
management experience.
The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of tasks that may be
required. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if
the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not
constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to
modification by the employer as the needs of the employer and/or agency change, or requirements of
the position change.
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Approved by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this
�_ day of r dP , A.D. 2006.
MAYOP
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois this
1� day of _�����' , A.D. 2006.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Published in pamphlet form September 12, 2006.
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