ASSOCIATE/PROJECT ENGINEER-O&M AND CIP

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Public Works/Water-Wastewater Division O&M and CIP

WORK LOCATION: West Annex, 805 Municipal Drive

(POSITION LEVEL SHALL BE DETERMINED BY SELECTED APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS)

Project Engineer Technician "K" $23.1195 - $35.9903/hour (Non-Exempt)
Associate Project Engineer I "L" $53,347.42 - $82,997.82/annually (Exempt)
Associate Project Engineer II "M" $58,018.48 - $90,159.47/annually (Exempt)
Project Engineer
"O" $69,572.67 - $108,191.62/annually (Exempt)

DAYS WORKED: Monday – Friday

HOURS WORKED: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED: Until Filled

May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.

The duties listed above 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.

All pay classes for this position are subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing
Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion
testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Extensive background checks required.

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with employees,
contractors, government representatives, City officials, and the general public.

Skill in maintaining positive public relations and responding calmly to realistic public concerns
under stressful circumstances.

Ability to effectively balance daily utility operations with long-term capital projects; must
possess the agility to re-prioritize workflows and realign engineering resources in response to
system emergencies, shifting regulatory demands, or changing field data.

Ability to conduct engineering research, compile comprehensive reports, and accurately meet
time and cost constraints.

Ability to work with minimal direction, following initial instructions in an accurate and timely
manner.

Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations.

Valid State driver's license with an acceptable driving record for the past three years.

Ability to operate all required tools and equipment listed in the job description.

A degree in engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Five (5) years of experience in the operations of a medium-to-large public water and wastewater
utility.

Working knowledge of municipal civil engineering principles, practices, methods, and applicable
City policies and laws.

Extensive knowledge of irrigation, water, and wastewater utility operations, including related
technical issues.

Considerable knowledge of New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and U.S. EPA
regulations and permit requirements.

Familiarity with New Mexico land and survey laws.

Working knowledge of personal computers (word processing, spreadsheets), engineering
modeling techniques, and drafting software such as Civil-3D.

Proficiency in drafting techniques with the ability to interpret working plans, drawings, and
make field changes to enhance projects or correct oversights.

An Associate's degree in engineering (or a closely related field) must be obtained within two
years of hire, OR the candidate must possess 4 years of relevant engineering-related experience.

A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field is required, with a strong preference
for degrees from an ABET-accredited institution. Alternatively, 8 years of relevant engineering
experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.

For the Operations & Maintenance Division, a bachelor's degree combined with a Level II or
above Water or Wastewater Certification may be accepted as a qualifying substitution for the
Associate Project Engineer I baseline requirements.

An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate is required. While an EIT from the State of New
Mexico is strongly preferred at hire, candidates with an out-of-state certification must obtain
their New Mexico EIT within 2 years of employment.

For the Operations & Maintenance Division, an alternative qualification of a bachelor's degree
combined with ten years of experience in water or wastewater utility operations may substitute
for the Associate Project Engineer II position.

Personal computer, including spread sheet word processing software; motor vehicle; calculator;
10-key; phone; copy and fax machine.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

Work is performed mostly in office settings; however the supervision requires driving a motor
vehicle to and from the various City facilities on a frequent and daily basis. Hand-eye
coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; sit;
use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and
arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and
the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather
conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, or airborne
particles. The work environment is generally in a quiet office setting. Occasional field visits
where the noise level is moderate may be necessary.