Coordinator, Public Works

Municipality of Chatham-Kent•Chatham, IL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a permanent full-time Coordinator, Public Works in the Public Works division. The Coordinator, Public Works assists the Infrastructure and Engineering Services department with corridor management services, right-of-way operations, preparation and administration of contracts along with a variety of other operational duties. This includes reviews of application/permit submissions, supporting in infrastructure condition assessments and database inventory management, and contract preparation and site inspection for right-of-way operations contracts in accordance with standard specifications, policies, and regulations.

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or related field.
Six (6) months to three (2) years of related experience.
Familiarity with the Local Improvement Act, Municipal Standards, Ontario Building Code, Ontario Provincial Standards and Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code including Geometric Design Standards and Highway Traffic Act.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and internet (or other similar software programs).
Valid class G (or higher) Ontario driver’s licence
Reliable vehicle

Nice To Haves

Experience with traffic signal programming, traffic control warrants, sign installations, pavement markings, moving permits is considered an asset.
Experience with designing for civil engineering projects, including road/right of ways, pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and active transportation infrastructure is considered an asset.
Experience with infrastructure data (sidewalks, pavement, railway crossings, guiderails, underground infrastructure, etc.) is considered an asset.
Experience performing field/site inspections is considered an asset.
Familiarity with the Ontario Traffic Manual including sign installations, traffic control warrants and pavement markings is considered an asset.
Excellent computer skills in AutoCAD 2007 or higher, ArcGIS and knowledgeable in the use of total station and GPS equipment is considered an asset.
Experience using survey equipment including GPS, total station, automatic measuring devices, transits and levels is considered an asset.
Experience in a municipal or other government setting is considered an asset.
Certification through the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) or licensure through Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
Support for technical reviews and processing of permit applications (encroachments, road and lane closures, moving permits, special events, etc.)
Support in technical reviews and implementation of new and changes to regulatory signs for housekeeping items and new developments
Respond to and assist with resolving public inquiries related to corridor management matters.
Assists with the delivery of a variety of civil engineering/infrastructure projects, with a focus on signage, pavement markings, and the operation of traffic signals and streetlighting etc.).
Assist in the review and preparation of traffic control plans.
Assists with the preparation of specifications and reports including the preparation of contract documentation for the procurement of tender and proposal bids for corridor control contracts.
Support in construction observation and assist with contract administration for corridor control projects.