ENGINEER (Dam Safety)

DEFINITION

This is civil engineering work in the application of dam and reservoir safety technology.

An employee in this class performs a variety of engineering duties associated with the planning, location, design, construction, maintenance and operation of dams, water control structures or other civil engineering projects, including materials testing and research. Work involves reviewing of plans and specifications for dams and reservoirs and also on-site inspection of such water control structures in order to determine whether hazardous conditions exist. Only general supervision is received from the Chief Engineer (Dam Safety); consequently, considerable independent judgment is exercised by the employee.

Any one position may not involve all of the specified duties or knowledges, skills and abilities, nor are the listed examples exhaustive.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Participates in the engineering review of the geotechnical, hydrologic, structural and geologic details of dam and reservoir plans and specifications for new construction, repairs, alteration, enlargement, reduction or removal.

Inspects dams to insure compliance with laws, regulations and requirements.

Confers with government officials, engineers, contractors, owners and operators of dams, with regard to laws, regulations and requirements.

Prepares or directs the preparation of charts, tables and maps for the interpretation of engineering data and prepares reports of findings and analyses.

Prepares papers and lectures on subjects relating to dams and reservoirs.

Uses surveying instruments to do reconnaissance surveys of dams and appurtenances.

Updates records on the status of construction, safety and registration permits for dams.

Participates in special investigations and responses to unsafe dams in imminent danger of failure.

Performs other related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of the engineering principles and practices applied in the planning, location, design, construction and operation of dams, reservoirs and other water control structures.

Working knowledge of hydrology, geology and geotechnical principles and practices.

Ability to prepare, interpret and utilize civil engineering plans, maps, specifications and reports.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, consultants and the public.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

(The following entrance requirements are used to admit or reject applicants for merit system examinations, or may be used to evaluate applicants for employment in positions not requiring selection from merit system registers. When applicable, equivalent substitution will be allowed for deficiencies in experience or education.)

Two years of professional experience in civil engineering; and graduation with a Bachelor's degree in engineering from a college of engineering, with the curriculum approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (A.B.E.T.). (Graduate education in geotechnical engineering, civil engineering or other related fields may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the professional engineering experience.)

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION

Possession of an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

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