Town of Lexington · 14 hours ago
Engineering Aide Department of Public Works
Lexington, MA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$30.47/hr - $34.77/hr
5+ years expThe Town of Lexington is currently accepting applications for the part-time position of Engineering Aide in the Department of Public Works. The role involves performing engineering tasks, reviewing and approving building permits, ensuring compliance with regulations, and communicating project updates to residents and businesses.
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Hiring Manager
Karen Dell'Anno
Responsibilities
Reviews and approves building permits
Reviews, approves, and issues Engineering permits
Oversees and enforces Town specifications
Maintains Engineering permit portal, including changing, editing, and adding applications
Reviews credentials and provides licenses to new contractors
Updates websites, including posting construction progress, road closures, schedules, Town policy, and infrastructure issues
Ensures compliance with Massachusetts DEP permitting
Monitors and tracks private projects
Communicates project updates to customers, via email, website and social media
Sets up and attends project meetings
Provides and coordinates communication to residents and businesses on major capital projects
Attends meetings on projects
Administers and provides support materials for projects
Communicates with department staff
Meets with builders to review requests and concerns
Responds to questions and requests for information, including Public Records Requests
Researches records and plans for residents, external engineers, and surveyors
Conducts research on Middlesex Registry of Deeds, examining the history of property
Manages Engineering records
Communicates with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on records retention regulations
Manages and deposits revenue from permits
Reconciles and submits cash turnover report
Participates in personnel decisions, including interviewing job applicants
Continues education and career development by participation in association events
Reads and interprets Town Bylaws
Writes proposal to change bylaws
Writes and reviews Town policy for accreditation
Provides training on VPC Opengov. software, records retention, and the department’s organizational plans
Performs other similar or related duties, as required or as situation dictates
Qualification
Required
Associates degree or equivalent, plus 5+ years of experience in a municipality or Civil Engineering firm or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience are required
Computer literacy is required
Valid Massachusetts Driver's license is required
Familiarity with Civil Engineering practices
Knowledge and ability to read and generate design plans
Knowledge of administrative office practices and procedures
Knowledge of project management
Knowledge of financial record keeping
Familiarity with town government
Knowledge or ability to learn new technology quickly
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations required for department operations
Knowledge of mathematical functions to handle money and assign counts to deposits
Knowledge to reconcile on-line payments
Knowledge of budgeting and accounting
Knowledge to conduct thorough reviews of contractor's backgrounds
Advanced and broad knowledge of technical aspects of Contractors' services
Knowledge to determine impacts of developments, including flooding concerns
Ability to field questions and administer capital municipal Civil Engineering projects, including utilities, buildings, paving and road projects
Ability to read and interpret legal documents
Ability to interact appropriately and tactfully with customers
Ability to develop and demonstrate an understanding of regulations
Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records
Ability to learn and explain Department regulations, rules, policies, and procedures
Ability to work independently
Ability to follow detailed timetables
Ability to multi-task
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Proficient customer service and organization skills
Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Proficient computer skills with MS Office Suite applications
Proficient skills with new and existing computer and software applications supporting departmental operations, including GIS, database management programs, permitting systems, and website editing
Preferred
FE or PE is preferred
Ability to operate CAD is preferred
Public speaking experience is highly desirable
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is preferred
Benefits
Excellent benefits
Company
Town of Lexington
Lexington is a historic and diverse community located approximately 12 miles from Boston.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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