Compliance Technologist/engineer

Description:

This CUPE Local 841 position, under the general supervision of the Manager of Development and Compliance, reviews subdivision and site development applications and supervises construction of new development services and roadways for compliance with Municipal Standards. Acts as Enforcement Officer for Site Alteration By-Law. Undertakes municipal infrastructure projects in the planning, survey, design, tender, contract administration, and site inspection of capital projects. Provides technical guidance and direction to Development Technician, other Engineering Technicians, and students as required.

MAJOR TASKS:
1. Reviews and comments on the water servicing design and Form 1 for new development proposals and inspects associated construction projects to ensure compliance with Municipal Standards and Provincial Legislation, and conditions of registered subdivision agreements. Co-ordinates the Municipal assumption of new water works. Provides Form 1 and supporting documentation for watermain capital projects.

2. Reviews subdivision and site plan development servicing designs for compliance with Provincial Regulations, St. Thomas Design Guidelines Manual, St. Thomas Supplementary Construction Specifications, and other municipal standards and recommends approval of same to Management staff.

3. Prepares preliminary and final engineering design drawings, cost estimates, tender documents and reports for storm sewers, stormwater management, sanitary sewers, watermains and various elements of the road system, including but not limited to pavement layout, curbs and gutter, sidewalks, street lighting and utilities.

4. Participates in Public Information Centres (PIC) to present and discuss projects with residents, businesses, institutions, and property owners in relation to capital projects or development-related projects, if necessary. Prepares presentation materials including drawings, maps, graphs, etc. as required.

5. Performs construction contract administration duties in liaison with contractor, and site inspector if necessary, ensuring general conformance with specifications and referring questionable matters to Management. Prepares/oversees the preparation of payment reports pertaining to construction projects including, but not limited to, quality and quantity of materials used, adherence to specifications and established schedules, payment certificates, and change orders.

6. Supervises construction inspection by Consultants to ensure general compliance with approved drawings, subdivision or site plan registered agreements, and standard work practices, and referring questionable matters to Management staff.

7. Organizes pre-construction and construction progress meetings.

8. Monitors progress of development servicing, establishes and recommends security requirements plus reduction or release, and advises on the acceptance and Municipal assumption of subdivision services and roadways.

9. Prepares meeting agendas/minutes and chairs preconstruction and construction site meetings for capital projects and development-related projects.

10. Liaises with Consulting Engineers, Contractors, Developers, and the Public on development servicing issues, and also construction noise, dust, vibration complaints, and advises the Management staff of same.

11. Verifies that storm water management criteria and design meet the required standards and adhere to current design practices for quantity and quality control.

12. Provides resources and alternative measures and solutions to the Public for complaints dealing with existing and new development storm water control.

13. Liaises directly with Canada Post to approve location of Community Mail Boxes within new subdivision developments.

14. Performs other duties as required in relation to subdivision design and contract administration/site inspection by Consultants.