CIVIL ENGINEER (Dam Safety)

DEFINITION

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

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 plans and specifications for dams and reservoirs and also conducting on-site inspections of such water control structures in order to determine if hazardous conditions exist. Only general supervision is received from the Chief Engineer (Dam Safety); consequently, considerable independent judgement 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 registration permits for dams.

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, attorneys, 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.

Participates in short courses and seminars on dam safety.

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.

Participates in the preparation of maintenance and operation manuals and general technical guidelines for dam safety.

Performs other related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

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 to include use of slope stability, HEC 1 and HEC 2 computer programs.

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 requirements will determine merit system eligibility, experience and education ratings, and may be used to evaluate applicants for Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System positions not requiring selection from merit registers. When practical and possible, the Division of Personnel will accept substitution of experience and education on a year-for-year basis.)

Four 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 (ABET). (Graduate education in geotechnical engineering, hydraulic engineering, civil engineering or other related fields may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of two years of the professional engineering experience.)

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION

Registration as a Professional Engineer by the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

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