Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.4 Establish Engineering Intern Position CITY OF DUBLIN • AGENDA STATEMENT I CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JULY 24, 1989 SUBJECT: Establishment of Engineering Intern Position (Prepared by: Lou Ann Riera-Texeira, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager) EXHIBITS: solution RECOMMENDATIONQ;/" Adopt Resolution FINANCIAL Recommended salary range - $5.00 - $10.00 per hour. STATEMENT: Adequate funds have been included in the approved 1989-90 budget. DESCRIPTION: On June 27, 1989, the City Council approved the 1989-90 Dublin City budget. The 1989-90 budget includes an increase in funding for a variety of engineering services in order to accomplish a number of high priority transportation goals. It is proposed that the Engineering Intern would provide assistance in conducting field surveys and inventory studies and preparing reports associated with a number of city programs including traffic sign studies, sidewalk repair, pavement overlay and repair, and slurry seal programs. Pursuant to the City's Personnel Rules, a job description and salary range must be adopted by Council for each position in the organization. Staff has prepared a job description which addresses the City's needs. In addition, staff has reviewed the City's current salary ranges for the positions of Planning Intern and Recreation Intern. Accordingly it is recommended that a salary range of $5.00-$10.00 per hour be established for the position of Engineering Intern. Staff recommends that Council adopt the attached Resolution establishing the salary range and job description for the position of Engineering Intern. Sigt ern CA(0% • RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF ENGINEERING INTERN WHEREAS, the Dublin City Council is desirous of improving the level of engineering services available to the community; and WHEREAS, the addition of a part-time employee will assist with the demanding workload of the professional engineering staff; and WHEREAS, the hiring of a part-time intern can be a mutual benefit by performing important duties within the engineering department and furthering an individual's education and experience in the area of engineering; and WHEREAS, the City Council has allocated sufficient funds in the City's 1989-90 budget for this position. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin hereby establishes the position of Engineering Intern as described in the job description, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; and further establishes the following salary range for this position as shown below: Position Title Hourly Salary Range Engineering Intern $5.00 - $10.00 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 1989. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk • ENGINEERING INTERN. THE POSITION Under the direction of the Public Works Director/City Engineer, performs non-professional engineering assignments and general office work typical of,an intern/trainee position. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Assists engineering department in preparation of various engineering studies and reports - Conducts field surveys and inventory studies for various city programs including sidewalk repair, pavement overlay and repair, and slurry seal programs - Conducts traffic sign studies - Prepares written reports on assigned projects - Performs miscellaneous office and engineering duties as required QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience . Upper division student in Civil Engineering or closely related field. Academic course work should relate to the knowledge and principles of engineering and general office practices. Experience is not required but desirable. Knowledge and Abilities . Knowledge of basic concepts of engineering and fundamentals of office organization and procedures. Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner; to fulfill specified work hour commitments; to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and ability to communicate in an effective manner. License Requires valid California Class III driver's license to be secured prior to employment and maintained current as a condition of continued City employment.