Field Service Engineer

Residency Requirement:

CITY OF BOSTON RESIDENCY ORDINANCE MUST BE ADHERED TO AS REFLECTED IN ALL COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS AND OTHER COMMISSION EMPLOYMENT POLICIES.

Overview:

Position Purpose:

Performs various professional and technical engineering work for the Operations Division.Responsible for maintaining and improving efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. 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.)

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Three to five (3 – 5) years related experience required with some supervisory experience highly preferred. Must possess a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

Knowledge: Working knowledge of civil engineering and engineering survey and design. Working knowledge of drafting. Basic knowledge of public works construction. Working knowledge of computer applications to engineering. Working knowledge of local and state regulations.

Ability: Ability to interpret complex blueprints and drawings. Ability to perform complex mathematical equations. Ability to write accurate detailed reports, supervise personnel, and conduct water surveys. Works in a group setting in a fast-paced work environment. Ability to perform technical research, compile comprehensive reports, and properly apply the findings, assesses conditions in a variety of locations and determine proper course of action needed. Deals effectively and diplomatically with the public, consultants, officials, department heads and other constituencies.

Skill: Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications including Access, Outlook, Paint and Excel, and specialized software including AutoCAD and HydroCAD. Skill in operating all listed tools and equipment.

Physical Requirements:

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.

The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear; uses hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms as in picking up paper, files, and other common office objects. Physical agility required to access all areas of inspection sites. Employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges.

Supervision:

Supervision Scope: Performs various duties of a routine to complex nature following acceptable standards of quality and performance; requires independent judgment in determining methods of completion and carrying out assignments.

Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of various Managers.

Supervision Given: Oversees and instructs various Local Lodge 100 employees in performance of tasks. Oversees Commission contractors and consultants.

Job Environment:

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer