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Title: 620 - Designer I

Organization: EPW

Department: Engineering & Public Works

Location: EPW

Rate of Pay: $17.80

Job Summary

The Designer I is responsible to assist in planning and serve as a design team leader. The class is responsible for preparing and reviewing construction plans and estimates and inspecting work-sites to ensure work is being conducted according to the plan.

Competencies

• Safety Acumen
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Self-Awareness
• Flexible
• Critical Thinking
• Trust
• Responsible
• Ethical

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Slightly above average skills; knowledge of more complex work routines, rules, procedures, or operations; ability to operate higher-level specialized equipment
• Inspects materials, grades, and other work compliance with contract specifications.
• Design of construction projects.
• Designs drainage and street improvement plans.
• Project management of CDBG and City projects.
• Inspects worksites.
• Prepare cost estimate
• Reviews construction designs, subdivisions, and street improvement.
• Reviews commercial site development plans for Engineering and Traffic.
• Reviews Fiber permits within City right of way.
• Assists in the preparation of cost estimates.
• Prepares reports of expenditures, activities and performed other related required information.
• Work is performed under direction of a higher level of authority and will provide direct immediate to general supervision of assigned subordinates.
• Checks progress of assignments, verifying adherence to assignment requirements and determining quality of work performed by team members.
• Determines proper and efficient usage of materials, equipment, and hand and power tools by subordinates in the performance of their assignments.
• Prepares complete, accurate and timely reports, records, and logs.
• Operates and utilizes various hand and power tools and equipment (light to heavy) appropriate to assigned area.
• Adheres to and enforces safety practices and procedures in work areas and in performance of work assignments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience, or high school graduation or GED plus five years of experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver’s License
Requires AEC Certified Engineering Degree

Independence & Judgement

Average judgment; must recognize and resolve problems such as bad grammar, type of procedure to apply, where to refer call or correspondence without specified destination, whether there is a problem/malfunction with a piece of equipment that needs attention, etc.; may involve freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established schedules.

Initiative & Ingenuity

General guidelines: occasionally requires interpretation of available options to apply to non-standard situations; day-to-day work drives priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Does not supervise.

Financial Responsibility

Orders and picks up supplies (usually not more than $200.00); posts transactions but does not directly handle checks or cash; sends invoices for billing.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

Light physical effort; may require brief periods of heavy muscular exertion, such as standing, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, etc, ability to exert up to 25lbs. of force occasionally to move objects.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; use of City vehicle.

Working Conditions

Fair inside or outside conditions; exposure to disagreeable conditions is brief or otherwise insignificant; space problems; only occasional situations that place the employee in a stressful environment.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.

The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.

Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.
Starting in fiscal year 2025, employees will have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.