This position provides hands on experience with the City of Oshkosh Engineering Division in the areas of surveying, construction management, and a wide variety of other Civil Engineering related areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Work on survey crews.
• Perform construction inspection.
• Maintain GIS record systems.
• Provide general information to the public and assist them with their concerns and complaints when possible.
• Provide friendly, reliable, positive customer service.
• Report to work at scheduled time with reliable and predictable attendance.
• Report any concerns or violations of City of Oshkosh rules/regulations to supervisor.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the City’s Safety Policy and Procedures as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all applicable regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• First Aid and CPR training are desirable.
• Valid driver’s license.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to conduct work in a safe manner in accordance with established safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to the daily challenges associated with a busy work environment.
• Ability to capitalize on cost saving opportunities and efficiencies and to problem solve, and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop, foster, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to build, foster, and maintain a positive public image.
• Possess positive customer service and strong organizational skills.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the City may consider a combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Standard office machines and equipment such as: personal computers, printers, telephone, fax machine, calculator, copier and MS Office Suite software as well as a variety of large and small equipment including tools, lawn maintenance equipment, and small tractors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in this position description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, climb, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift 40 pounds and will at times be required to perform moderate to heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions, wild animals, fumes, airborne particles and toxic chemicals. They be subject to inclement weather and/or weather extremes during the discharge of responsibilities. The employee occasionally works near moving objects and is occasionally exposed to risk of loud noises. Working conditions contain moderate risks which require planned safety precautions for limited periods of time.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interviews, background checks and job related tests may be required.

The duties listed in this position description 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 work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.