Design Approval Technician IIB

Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Reporting to the Regional Engineer, this position is responsible for advanced technical and administrative work conducted for the review and approval of designs and plans relating to the design and construction of municipal infrastructure. This includes responsibility for the review of plans, specifications, drawings and designs required to determine adequacies or deficiencies, the review and recommendation of approval of designs to the Regional Engineer prior to tendering the municipal infrastructure project, as well as project management during execution. This position will also liaise with municipal personnel to assist in trouble shooting of water and wastewater systems as well as technically supporting the town with special assistance requests or support during disasters. The incumbent will visit project sites and communicate observed issues to the interested parties such as the town, department, etc., as well as perform other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

1. Civil Engineering Technology Diploma. Equivalencies will be considered
2. Experience reviewing designs, drawings and specifications of infrastructure
3. Project management experience
4. Experience performing infrastructure inspections and assessments

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of construction practices
2. Knowledge of Municipal Infrastructure systems such as Water Treatment Plants, Wastewater Treatment Plants, Sewage Lift Stations, Linear Municipal Infrastructure, Fire Halls and Town Halls.
3. Knowledge of the application of relevant codes and legislation related to Municipal Infrastructure Systems (Water, Sewer, Buildings)
4. Knowledge of inspection and assessment procedures
5. Project Management skills
6. Ability to analyze and interpret designs, drawings and specifications
7. Ability to effectively exchange information
8. Ability to independently make decisions and solve problems
9. Professionalism

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer

1. Valid Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Class 05 license

Conditions of Acceptance

1. Acknowledges requirement for use of a private vehicle with business insurance
2. Willing to accept day travel (moderate as required)
3. Willing to accept overnight travel within the province (occasional)
4. Willing to accept overtime (occasional)
5. Participation in any safety course training, as offered and required by the Department

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact, James Harty, District Engineer, at JamesEHarty@gov.nl.ca or (709) 256-1055